Vivek Oberoi’s professional journey encountered challenges following his well-publicized dispute with Bollywood megastar Salman Khan.
Vivek’s clip from India Global Forum in London
A recent clip from Vivek’s talk at the India Global Forum in London revealed by Brut India shows the actor discussing his struggle. He highlighted how influential figures in Bollywood vowed to block his career opportunities.
Vivek shared, “My career was on a successful trajectory, receiving numerous accolades. However, it came to a halt when certain powerful individuals in the industry decided to stop hiring me.
Influence of Vivek’s mother on him
This led to a period filled with frustration, pain, and a sense of victimization, which I found difficult to navigate.” He continued, expressing the profound influence of his mother, “My mother is a significant inspiration in my life.
She advised me to focus on becoming a hero for others, suggesting that helping someone else can transform my own sense of self from victim to hero.”
Vivek’s spat with Salman Khan
Detailing his spat with Salman, the article recaps that in 2003 Vivek accused Salman of making threats over his relationship with Aishwarya Rai, Salman’s ex.
After Aishwarya and Vivek’s relationship ended, she married Abhishek Bachchan in 2007, and they have a daughter. Vivek, on the other hand, is married to Priyanka Alva, with whom he has two children.
Vivek shared his Experiences with Hindustani Times
Reflecting on his experiences in the industry, in a 2023 interview with Hindustan Times, Vivek Oberoi opened up about the long-standing effects of Bollywood’s power dynamics and bullying, two decades post his controversial press conference.
He confessed, “Looking back, I realize I endured much unneeded adversity. The industry’s lobbying and manipulative narratives were draining, leaving me feelings exhausted and sidelined, particularly after delivering a hit performance in Shootout at Lokhandwala, only to find myself jobless for over a year.”
Vivek concluded, emphasizing a renewed focus on pursuing empowering and meaningful projects beyond the constraints he faced.