The tumultuous interaction between Salman Khan and Vivek Oberoi is widely acknowledged. Their conflict in 2003 stands as a major controversy in the annals of Bollywood.
Vivek Oberoi entangled in a highly publicized dispute with Salman Khan
Vivek Oberoi, in that year, found himself entangled in a highly publicized dispute with Salman Khan, which many believe was connected to the aftermath of Salman’s break-up with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
At the time, Aishwarya was rumored to be in a relationship with Vivek Oberoi. The situation escalated when Vivek Oberoi convened a press conference to claim he had received threats over the phone from Salman Khan, an action which seemingly marked the beginning of a downward trajectory in his career.
Old Interview of Vivek Oberoi with Farah Khan
Vivek has openly discussed how he felt sidelined by influential figures within the film industry since the incident.
An intriguing old interview with Vivek Oberoi, conducted by Farah Khan, sheds light on the incident. During the conversation, Vivek expressed regret, not so much for the feud with Salman Khan, but for disappointing Sohail Khan and Arbaaz Khan.
Vivek’s strong bond with Sohail and Arbaaz
Vivek had shared a close bond with Sohail and Arbaaz, and the discord strained these friendships.
He revealed that Sohail had even confronted Salman in Vivek’s defense and attempted to mend their fallout. Vivek acknowledged his apologies but still felt remorseful for letting his friends down.
Statement of Farah Khan about Salman Khan
Vivek also talked about his path to recovery following the debacle. He recounted how he had to virtually start from scratch but expressed gratitude towards the friends who stood by him and offered him movie roles, including Farah Khan.
In her defense of Salman Khan, Farah stated that Salman had never pressured anyone in the industry against hiring or interacting with Vivek.
Salman, Aishwarya and Vivek are happy with their film careers
As of now, all parties involved have seemingly moved past the incident. Salman Khan enjoys a thriving film career with numerous box office hits. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is happily married to Abhishek Bachchan, with whom she shares a daughter, Aaradhya.
Vivek Oberoi has managed to revive his career in Bollywood, delivering successful films like Krissh among others.