Vivek Oberoi is an Indian actor, businessman and a philanthropist. He mainly works in Bollywood and is best known for the role of “Kaal” in the film ‘Krrish 3’. Let us know some interesting facts about Vivek Oberoi.
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Biography/Wiki
Vivek Oberoi was born on 3 September 1976 (age 42 years; as in 2018) in Hyderabad, India. He was born Vivek Anand, named after the Hindu monk Swami Vivekananda. When he entered films, he shortened his name to Vivek, because he believed that romancing and dancing onscreen with this name would be an insult to the saint. He did his schooling from Hyderabad Public School, Hyderabad and went to Mayo College, Ajmer, Rajasthan to complete his further education. Vivek was a great athlete during his school days. He used to participate in all types of sports like hockey, table-tennis, cricket and football. He was also a part of his school’s hockey team and played at the state and national level.
Vivek Oberoi with his father, mother and sister
Vivek Oberoi used to play golf during his school days
After completing his education, Vivek went to London to attend an acting workshop. He was spotted by the director of New York University who took Vivek to New York. Vivek did his Masters in Acting from New York University.
Before becoming an actor, Oberoi worked as a screenwriter.
Physical Appearance
Height: 5′ 10″
Weight: 80 kg
Eye colour: dark brown
Hair Color: Black
Body Measurements: Chest 42”, Waist 34”, Biceps 14”
Vivek Oberoi is doing gym
Family, Caste and Wife
Vivek belongs to a Hindu Khatri family. He is the son of veteran supporting actor Suresh Oberoi and Yashodhara Oberoi. His sister Meghna Oberoi is a singer and painter. His father is Punjabi and mother is also from a Punjabi business family.
Vivek Oberoi with his parents
Vivek Oberoi with his sister Meghna
Vivek was in a relationship with Gurpreet Gill in 2000. The couple was rumored to be engaged but later, they decided to separate as Vivek was busy with his Bollywood career.
Vivek Oberoi with Gurpreet Gill
After breakup with Salman Khan, Vivek was also in a relationship with Aishwarya Rai.
Vivek Oberoi with Aishwarya Rai
Vivek married Priyanka Alva, daughter of Karnataka minister Jeevraj Alva, on 29 October 2010. The couple has a son, Vivaan, who is 5 years old (in 2018) and a daughter, Ameya, who is 3 years old. Old (in 2018).
Vivek Oberoi with his wife Priyanka
Vivek Oberoi with his wife and children
livelihood
Vivek made his Bollywood debut with Ram Gopal Varma’s “Company”. This film earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Debut as well as Best Supporting Actor. He was paid ₹3 lakh for the film. Subsequently, he acted in the action films, Road and Dum.
In 2002, Vivek appeared in Saathiya with Rani Mukherjee. The film was a box office hit and his performance was appreciated by audiences and critics alike. After this he acted in films like Masti, Yuva, Shootout at Lokhandwala and Mission Istanbul.
In 2013, he played the role of the evil genius, “Kaal” in the superhero film, “Krrish 3”. His acting in the film was highly appreciated. Vivek has also appeared as a judge in the first season of the TV reality show India’s Best Dramebaaz.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTaWgzuwRiA
In 2019, he got the role of Narendra Modi in the biopic, PM Narendra Modi.
PM Narendra Modi film poster launched
Apart from acting, Vivek is also a philanthropist. In 2006, he received the Red and White Brewery Award for adopting and rebuilding a village in the Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu, which was severely destroyed by the 2004 tsunami. He has established ‘Yashodhara Oberoi Foundation’ along with his family to provide assistance to the poor. Vivek also runs an NPO named “One Foundation” which aims to focus on matters like running schools, providing free food, rescuing girls from child prostitution, health care, education and empowerment of girls.
Vivek Oberoi’s One Foundation
In 2004, Oberoi founded ‘Karma Infrastructure Private Limited’, a real estate company that provides low-budget housing solutions.
controversies
- In 2003, Vivek called a press conference at his residence and accused Salman Khan of calling him ’41 times’ in a single night and threatening him with death due to Vivek’s close relationship with Aishwarya Rai.
- In 2008, Vivek had gone to a friend’s party, where he misbehaved with his friend’s girlfriend and allegedly kissed her. In return, he was slapped and humiliated by the girl in front of all present.
- In May 2019, she received a lot of criticism on social media for posting a collage of three photographs of her, Aishwarya Rai, her husband Abhishek, their daughter Aaradhya and Salman Khan on her Twitter handle. In his post, he had compared Aishwarya’s relationship with Salman as an ‘opinion poll’, Aishwarya’s relationship with Vivek as an ‘exit poll’ and her family with Abhishek and Aaradhya as the ‘final result’. The National Commission for Women (NCW) had also given her a notice for this.
He later apologized and removed the post from his Twitter handle.
He later apologized and removed the post from his Twitter handle.
award
- Filmfare Best Debut Award for Company (2002)
- Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for Company (2002)
- IIFA Best Villain Award for Shootout at Lokhandwala (2008)
- IIFA Green Global Award (2010)
Car/Bike Collection
Vivek owns a Mercedes-Benz-GLS and a Ducati 1098.
Vivek with his Mercedes-Benz GLS
Vivek is driving his Ducati 1098
Salary/Net Worth
With a net worth of $14 million, Vivek charges ₹3-4 crore per film.
Signature
Vivek Oberoi’s signature
Favourite Things
- Hobbies: Cooking, Boxing
Vivek Oberoi is cooking
- Book: The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand
- Food: Apple Pie, Rasmalai, Payasam, Gulab Jamun, Sonpapadi
Vivek Oberoi enjoying food
- Movies: Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi, Company, Son, Raja, Tezaab, The Godfather, Roman Holiday
- Restaurants: Peshawari, Royal China, Indigo, Don Giovanni in Mumbai
- Cricketer: Sachin Tendulkar
- Travel Destination: France and Istanbul
- Director: Ram Gopal Varma
Vivek Oberoi with Ram Gopal Varma
fact
- Vivek lives at #5, Kartar Kunj, Golden Beach Raja Park, Juhu, Mumbai.
- His family and friends fondly call him Rockstar.
- Vivek does not consume alcohol, tea or coffee at all.
- Vivek was previously a non-vegetarian, but was inspired by Kareena Kapoor to adopt a vegetarian diet; However, later Kareena Kapoor again became a non-vegetarian but Vivek remained a vegetarian.
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