'With Megs married, mum is my date'

Reveals actor Vivek Oberoi as he gets chatty about chhoti behen Meghna, her passion for art and her maiden show in the city

Reveals actor Vivek Oberoi as he gets chatty about chhoti behen Meghna, her passion for art and her maiden show in the city

While the gossipmongers wouldn't stop linking Vivek Oberoi with every PYT, the actor has always maintained

For my sis: Vivek Oberoi along with her sister Meghna Oberoi at the Museum Art Gallery at Kala Ghoda, Mumbai on Sunday

that it is his mum Yashodhara and sister Meghna who are the most important women in his life. VO's fondness for his kid sister - an up-and-coming artist - is legendary. So when it came to discussing Meghna's first public show in the city, the zealous big brother wouldn't stop talking about matters of he(art). Read on...

Your earliest image of Meghna the artist?
Meghna has always been interested in paintings. What began with nau00efve images on house walls has now blossomed into a full-fledged passion. Even when she was very young, she paid a lot of attention to minute details like lines and strokes. She has steadfastly pursued her love for canvas all through.

How encouraging have you been towards your sister's ardour for art?
As a kid, when Megs messed up the walls with her crayon pictures and was reprimanded by mum, I always took up for her. I had observed the talent in her back then, you see (chuckles). Till date, whenever I see a good art piece or interesting art material, I make it a point to buy them for her. If there's anything interesting related to art, I recommend it to her.

Do you analyse her pieces?
I am both her ardent admirer and harshest critic. Her works are clean and have a definite perspective to them. Her series on Buddha is so harmonious. Meghna is very good with abstracts. I am particularly fond of a piece that has a seed as its theme. And her upcoming series on flowers is something that has fascinated me the most.

You gifted Meghna a studio as her wedding gift.
Yes, we gifted her something she always wanted to own. This is her dream world.
It's very close to my flat in Juhu (in Mumbai), so I have my li'l sister right in front of my eyes. Moreover, she is now married to a guy (Amit) who supports her dreams is incredible.

Meghna often doubled up as your date at parties. With her being married, what do you do now?
(Laughs) Now I guess, I have to ask Amit's permission for that. Who knows, we three might end up walking in at parties! And just in case Megs is not around, mum is always there to the rescue. Can't think of a more gorgeous date than her!