Vivek Oberoi
{{Short description|Indian actor (born 1976)}}
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| name = Vivek Oberoi
| image = Vivek Oberoi (2014).jpg
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| caption = Vivek Oberoi at IIFA (2014)
| birth_name = Vivek Anand Oberoi
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1976|09|03}}
| birth_place = Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh (present-day Telangana), India
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| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|businessman}}
| years_active = 2002{{endash}}present
| works = Full list
| spouse = {{marriage|Priyanka Alva Oberoi|2010}}
| children = 2
| father = Suresh Oberoi
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| family = Oberoi family
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Vivek Anand Oberoi (born 3 September 1976) is an Indian actor and businessman. The son of actor Suresh Oberoi, he began acting in 2002 with starring roles in the Hindi crime film Company and romantic drama Saathiya. His performances in them were praised and he won two Filmfare Awards for the former. He subsequently had intermittent commercial successes in the comedy Masti (2004), horror film Kaal (2005) and action film Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007), while his supporting performance in the dramas Omkara (2006) and Kurbaan (2009) were praised.
Following a decline, he had commercial success in 2013 with the sequels Grand Masti and Krrish 3. He has since expanded to South Indian cinema, playing villainous roles in the action films Vivegam (2017), Lucifer (2019), Vinaya Vidheya Rama (2019), and Kaduva (2022).
Early life and education
Vivek Anand Oberoi was born on 3 September 1976{{cite news |title=Vivek Oberoi turns 44: Riteish Deshmukh, Sujoy Ghosh, Aftab Shivdasani wish the actor |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/vivek-oberoi-turns-44-riteish-deshmukh-sujoy-ghosh-aftab-shivdasani-wish-the-actor-8781501.html |work=Firstpost |date=3 September 2020 |access-date=19 January 2024}} in Hyderabad, Telangana, to a Punjabi father, Suresh Oberoi, an actor.{{cite web |url=http://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/vivek_oberoi/biography.php |title=Vivek Oberoi Biography |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130214020033/http://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/vivek_oberoi/biography.php |archive-date=14 February 2013 |work=Rotten Tomatoes |date=3 September 1976 |access-date=2 July 2012}} Vivek's mother Yashodhara, who married Suresh in 1974, is also a Punjabi, hailing from a business family that has been living in South India.{{Cite news |last=Sawhney |first=Anubha |date=16 November 2002 |title=Suresh Oberoi, ek baar phir… |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/delhi-times/suresh-oberoi-ek-baar-phir-/articleshow/28492658.cms?mobile=no |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220819063405/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/delhi-times/suresh-oberoi-ek-baar-phir-/articleshow/28492658.cms?mobile=no |archive-date=19 August 2022 |work=The Times of India |access-date=19 August 2022 |quote="(...) a girl from a Punjabi business family who had lived in the south."}} Because of such family background, Vivek has a working knowledge of both Telugu and Tamil.{{cite news |title=Vivek Oberoi surprises fans by speaking several languages |url=https://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/bollywood/vivek-oberoi-surprises-fans-by-speaking-several-languages_72244.html |access-date=9 September 2019 |work=Zee News |date=4 October 2010 |language=en |archive-date=6 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191006021230/https://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/bollywood/vivek-oberoi-surprises-fans-by-speaking-several-languages_72244.html |url-status=live }}
Oberoi went on to study at Mayo College, Ajmer and Mithibai College, Mumbai.[http://www.apunkachoice.com/names/viv/vivek_oberoi/cid_502/biography Vivek Oberoi Biography] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111201034506/http://www.apunkachoice.com/names/viv/vivek_oberoi/cid_502/biography |date=1 December 2011 }}. Apunkachoice.com. Retrieved on 2 July 2012. At an actors' workshop in London, he was spotted by the director of New York University who took Oberoi to New York, where he completed his master's degree in film acting.[http://www.ukbbcnews.com/vivek-oberoi-biography.html Vivek Oberoi Biography] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140428161932/http://www.ukbbcnews.com/vivek-oberoi-biography.html |date=28 April 2014 }}. UK BBC News. Retrieved on 2 July 2012.
Career
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= 2002–2009 =
Oberoi made his debut with Ram Gopal Varma's gangster film Company. The film emerged as a critical and commercial success.{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/photogallery/2197-3.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100724075340/http://ibnlive.in.com/photogallery/2197-3.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=24 July 2010 |title=Vivek Oberoi as Chhota Rajan|publisher=Ibnlive.in.com |date=10 May 2011 |access-date=25 October 2011}} Jyoti Shukla of Rediff.com called it a "fast-paced film anchored by brilliant performances." She praised the performances of Mohanlal, Ajay Devgn, and Oberoi in particular, and said they are "a treat to watch."{{Cite web |last=Shukla |first=Jyoti |date=12 April 2002 |title=And Company belongs to |url=http://m.rediff.com/movies/2002/apr/12comp.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181220230326/http://m.rediff.com/movies/2002/apr/12comp.htm |archive-date=20 December 2018 |access-date=20 December 2018 |website=Rediff.com}} Derek Elley of Variety wrote: "By Bollywood standards, a dark and realistic look at the Mumbai underworld through the battle between a powerful don and his vengeful former sidekick, Company manages to cater to Hindi cinema norms while feeding the viewer something a little different."{{Cite news |last=Elley |first=Derek |date=21 February 2003 |title=Company |work=Variety |url=https://variety.com/2003/film/reviews/company-10-1200543223/ |url-status=live |access-date=20 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150723065850/http://variety.com/2003/film/reviews/company-10-1200543223/ |archive-date=23 July 2015}} In 2010, Raja Sen wrote in his review: "This finely plotted duel between two gangsters left us battered, bruised and craving more".{{Cite web |last=Sen |first=Raja |date=3 February 2003 |title=Company |url=http://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2010/feb/03/slide-show-1-raja-sen-picks-best-films-of-the-decade.htm#6 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180323084031/http://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2010/feb/03/slide-show-1-raja-sen-picks-best-films-of-the-decade.htm#6 |archive-date=23 March 2018 |access-date=24 December 2018 |website=Rediff.com}} The film earned him two Filmfare Awards for Best Male Debut and Best Supporting Actor. The same year, he starred in the action films Road and Dum.{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2002/sep/27road.htm|title=rediff.com: Movies: The Rediff Review: Road|work=rediff.com|access-date=24 December 2022|archive-date=24 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924131719/http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2002/sep/27road.htm|url-status=live}} He ended 2002 with the romantic drama Saathiya alongside Rani Mukerji. The film was a critical and commercial success and earned him a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actor.{{Citation |title=Saathiya Awards: List of Awards won by Hindi movie Saathiya |newspaper=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-details/saathiya/movieawards/61304144.cms |access-date=14 November 2022 |archive-date=14 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221114081849/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-details/saathiya/movieawards/61304144.cms |url-status=live }}
In 2004, he starred in the comedy Masti and the political thriller Yuva, both of which emerged as critical and commercial successes. In 2005, he played the title character in Subhash Ghai's Kisna: The Warrior Poet.{{cite web|url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2005/01/21/stories/2005012101740100.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050406145747/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2005/01/21/stories/2005012101740100.htm|url-status=usurped|archive-date=6 April 2005|title=Back with a big budget dream | work=The Hindu | access-date=21 January 2005}}
In 2006, Oberoi appeared in the crime drama Omkara, Vishal Bhardwaj's adaptation of Shakespeare's play Othello,{{usurped|[https://web.archive.org/web/20080225100301/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2006/08/04/stories/2006080400010200.htm Friday Review Chennai – Othello with desi nuances: Omkara]}}. The Hindu playing the character of Kesu, based on the character Michael Cassio in the original play. After seeing Oberoi's performance, Gulzar congratulated him.{{cite web|title= Vivek has played nuances of his character with such great intellect that Gulzaar Saab after seeing his performance congratulated him|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/24114.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070219010929/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/24114.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=19 February 2007|date=29 July 2006 |author = Joginder Tuteja|access-date=1 December 2011}}
In 2007, Oberoi played the gangster Maya Dolas in Shootout at Lokhandwala.{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/gangster-and-real-life-characters-excite-me-vivek-oberoi-2793768/|title=Gangster and real life characters excite me: Vivek Oberoi|date=10 May 2016|work=The Indian Express|access-date=10 January 2018|language=en-US|archive-date=9 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180109063838/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/gangster-and-real-life-characters-excite-me-vivek-oberoi-2793768/|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.india.com/showbiz/gangster-and-real-life-characters-excite-me-vivek-oberoi-1174953/|title=Gangster and real life characters excite me: Vivek Oberoi|agency=Press Trust of India|date=10 May 2016|work=India.com|access-date=10 January 2018|language=en|archive-date=10 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180110234114/http://www.india.com/showbiz/gangster-and-real-life-characters-excite-me-vivek-oberoi-1174953/|url-status=live}} The film earned him a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Villain.
In 2008, Oberoi starred in Mission Istanbul, directed by Apoorva Lakhia and produced by Ekta Kapoor. He performed to the song "Apun Ke Saath", produced for the film by Vikas Kohli, at the 2008 International Indian Film Academy Awards.{{cite news|author=Elizabeth Gibson|title=Indian drama scoops Bollywood honors|url=http://www.chinapost.com.tw/art/2008/06/10/160392/Indian-drama.htm|newspaper=China Post|date=10 June 2008|access-date=22 April 2011|archive-date=7 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131207145656/http://www.chinapost.com.tw/art/2008/06/10/160392/Indian-drama.htm|url-status=live}} It received negative reviews from critics. Bollywood Hungama critic Taran Adarsh gave it 1.5 out of 5 stars.{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/reviews/type/view/id/435|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131214102934/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/reviews/type/view/id/435|url-status=dead|archive-date=14 December 2013|title=Mission Istaanbul - Latest Hindi Movie Review by Taran Adarsh - Bollywood Hungama|first=Bollywood|last=Hungama|website=Bollywood Hungama }} The Hindu stated that Mission Istaanbul has no sting.{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/article1435189.ece|title=Banal theme, boring acting - Mission Istaanbul|date=8 August 2008|work=The Hindu}} Rediff.com gave it 1 star.{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/jul/25mission.htm|title=This Mission is a Turkey|access-date=24 December 2022|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304041558/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/jul/25mission.htm|url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/news-feed/khalidmohamed/review-mission-istanbul/article1-326614.aspx |title=Review: Mission Istanbul - Hindustan Times |access-date=11 December 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131224195623/http://www.hindustantimes.com/news-feed/khalidmohamed/review-mission-istanbul/article1-326614.aspx |archive-date=24 December 2013}}
In 2009, Oberoi starred with Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Om Puri, Kirron Kher and Dia Mirza in the romantic thriller Kurbaan, directed by Rensil D'Silva and produced by Dharma Productions. It received positive reviews from critics, with praise for its direction, screenplay, soundtrack, and performances of the cast, with particular praise directed towards Kapoor's performance. However, despite critical acclaim, it was declared a flop by Box Office India.
= 2010–2019 =
In 2010, Oberoi appeared in Prince, which failed to receive a good response from the audience, despite a good opening.{{cite web|title=Box Office 2010|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=366&catName=MjAxMA==|access-date=26 October 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131209083536/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=366&catName=MjAxMA%3D%3D|archive-date=9 December 2013}}{{cite web|title=Flops galore at the box office|url=http://movies.rediff.com/report/2010/may/17/flops-galore-at-the-box-office.htm|author=Vinod Mirani|date=17 March 2010|access-date=12 July 2010|archive-date=20 May 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100520023750/http://movies.rediff.com/report/2010/may/17/flops-galore-at-the-box-office.htm|url-status=live}} Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama rated it 3 out of 5, saying "Prince has all merits to strike a chord with the youth", praising Oberoi's 'bravura' performance, the film's 'Hollywood style' look and action sequences, as well as the music. Noyon Jyoti Parasara of AOL India gave 3 out of 5, saying, "once you are willing to let go off your beliefs and logic – like you really can't jump off a cliff on your bike and remain unscratched – you would like the film."{{Cite web |url=http://www.aol.in/bollywood-story/prince-moview-review/863577 |title=Prince review – by Noyon Jyoti Parasara |access-date=13 December 2022 |archive-date=29 June 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100629060045/http://www.aol.in/bollywood-story/prince-moview-review/863577 |url-status=live }} On the other hand, Omar Qureshi of Zoom rated Prince 2.5 out of 5, saying, "The film is over-the-top and unrealistic." Indiatimes.com rated it 2 out of 5 stars saying, "The film has taken the audience for granted, which shows us gadgets hard to believe and futuristic and that such futuristic shows should be limited to Hollywood.". Subhash K. Jha gave 2 out of 5 stars, and said, "Prince wears its super-cool shirt with the slogan 'Come Watch Me' with a little bit too much aggression. But if you love popcorn crunching adventure stories watch Vivek Oberoi play the hero from the hemisphere of hijinks." He praised Oberoi's acting and the action sequences, saying that "To his credit, Oberoi carries off the ceaseless stint with the stunt with arresting aplomb[...]The expertly-executed stunts frequently see our hero jumping down high-rise buildings in breathtaking leaps of fate, with the camera pulling back in respectful awe."[http://www.ibosnetwork.com/newsmanager/templates/template1.aspx?a=22100&z=4 Prince – The Review – Subhash K. Jha]
File:Vivek Oberoi.jpg and Priyamani during the press meet of Rakta Charitra 2]]
In the same year, he appeared in Ram Gopal Varma's Rakht Charitra{{cite web|title=Rakht Charitra – I: Movie Review|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/review/14096/index.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091130202745/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/review/14096/index.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=30 November 2009|author=Taran Adarsh |website=Bollywood Hungama |date=22 October 2010}} playing the role of the Telugu politician Paritala Ravi.{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Vivek-uneasy-romancing-Chitrangada/articleshow/5947956.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104055419/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-05-20/news-interviews/28296722_1_chitrangada-singh-vivek-oberoi-genelia-d-souza |url-status=live |archive-date=4 November 2012 |title=The Times of India, May 20, 2010 |date=20 May 2010 |work=The Times of India |access-date=25 October 2011}} Oberoi's performance in the role of Paritala Ravi drew widespread praise, while Abhimanyu Singh's devious turn as Bukka Reddy, modelled on the real-life Obul Reddy, was regarded as one of the most terrifying villainous acts captured on celluloid in a long time. Renuka Rao of DNA India gave the movie 4 stars in a scale of 5, concluding that RGV has surprisingly thrown at the audience a film that could actually evoke some emotions in you. A must, must watch."{{cite web|title=Review: Rakht Charitra is replete with violence, yet blows you away!|work=DNA India |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/review_review-rakht-charitra-is-replete-with-violence-yet-blows-you-away_1456579|publisher=DNA|access-date=20 March 2012|archive-date=25 February 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110225142421/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/review_review-rakht-charitra-is-replete-with-violence-yet-blows-you-away_1456579|url-status=live}} Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama gave the movie 4 stars in a scale of 5, saying that "On the whole, RAKHT CHARITRA is not for the faint-hearted or the lily-livered. The violence, the blood and gore depicted in the film will shock and disconcert you, which only goes to establish as to how proficiently the subject material has been treated."{{cite web|title=Rakht Charitra Review|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/review/14096/index.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091130202745/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/review/14096/index.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=30 November 2009|website=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=20 March 2012}} Nikhat Kazmi of Times of India gave the movie 3 stars out of 5, stating that "Rakta Charitra holds up a brutal mirror on the muck that masquerades as democracy in India."{{cite news|title=Rakta Charitra Times of India Review|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/Rakta-Charitra/movie-review/6793440.cms|newspaper=Times of India|access-date=20 March 2012|archive-date=18 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170918180742/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/Rakta-Charitra/movie-review/6793440.cms|url-status=live}} Rajeev Masand of CNN-IBN gave the movie 3 out of 5 stars, noting that "Rakta Charitra is a bold, disturbing film that's bursting with the kind of confidence we haven't seen from the filmmaker recently. If the sight of blood doesn't make you uncomfortable, chances are you'll enjoy this film."{{cite web|title='Rakta Charitra' is bold and disturbing |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/masand-rakta-charitra-is-bold-and-disturbing/133565-47-84.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101025215529/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/masand-rakta-charitra-is-bold-and-disturbing/133565-47-84.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=25 October 2010|publisher=IBN|access-date=20 March 2012}}
Oberoi produced a film named Dekh Indian Circus in 2011.{{Cite news |title=It was my proudest moment: Vivek Oberoi |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/it-was-my-proudest-moment-vivek-oberoi/articleshow/10462932.cms |access-date=7 July 2021 |website=The Times of India |date=24 October 2011 |language=en |archive-date=11 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210711164732/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/it-was-my-proudest-moment-vivek-oberoi/articleshow/10462932.cms |url-status=live }} The film was featured in the 16th Busan Film festival, winning the Audience Choice Award for Best Film from 3000 films worldwide and among 380 films screened. In 16 years of the history of Busan, this is the First Indian Film to win the award. The film has already received rave reviews from international critics and reporters from The Hollywood Reporter, Variety and Screen International.{{cite web |author=Bollywood Hungama News network |date=24 November 2011 |title=Watch Indian Circus or Dekh Indian circus won top honors at 16th Busan Film Festival |website=Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/award/filmfare-award/2011-2/ |access-date=3 July 2023 |archive-date=2 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201202210355/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/award/filmfare-award/2011-2/ |url-status=live }} The film received overwhelmingly positive reviews from the critics. Richard Kuipers of Variety praised it for "bringing the themes of inequality and class divisions together in the highly entertaining visit to the big top."{{cite news|last=Kuipers|first=Richard|title=Watch Indian Circus - Variety Review|url=https://www.variety.com/review/VE1117946378/|publisher=Variety|accessdate=18 October 2011|date=17 October 2011|archive-date=25 October 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111025081559/http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117946378/|url-status=live}} Kirk Honeycutt in his review for The Hollywood Reporter, praised director Mangesh Hadawale for portraying third-world issues through a family comedy that contains a stinging satire of contemporary India and its rampant corruption.{{cite news|last=Honeycutt|first=Kirk|title=Watch Indian Circus: Busan Film Review|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/watch-indian-circus-busan-film-246675|work=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=11 October 2011|date=11 October 2011|archive-date=25 July 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120725005031/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/watch-indian-circus-busan-film-246675|url-status=live}}
Oberoi's film Kismat Love Paisa Dilli, which was released in October 2012, failed to impress the audience and was a box office failure.{{cite web |url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/vivek-oberoi-signed-for-gyarah-challis-ki-last-metro/859429/ |title=Vivek Oberoi signed for 'Kismat Love Paisa Dilli' |publisher=Indian Express |date=13 October 2011 |access-date=25 October 2011 |archive-date=11 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011230832/http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/vivek-oberoi-signed-for-gyarah-challis-ki-last-metro/859429 |url-status=live }}
He also played supervillain Kaal in Krrish 3 (2013). Critics directed praise towards cast performances (particularly Hrithik Roshan, Kangana Ranaut and Oberoi), VFX, cinematography, background score, direction and entertainment value, but criticism has been directed towards the film's lack of originality, soundtrack and writing.{{cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/movie-review-krrish-3-entertains-but-lacks-originality/story-IXdtmKJEbxrDuC2edbHMAK.html |title=Movie review: Krrish 3 entertains, but lacks originality |work=Hindustan Times |date=November 2013 |access-date=4 November 2013 |archive-date=10 May 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170510113057/http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/movie-review-krrish-3-entertains-but-lacks-originality/story-IXdtmKJEbxrDuC2edbHMAK.html |url-status=live }} Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama gave the film 4.5 out of 5 stars and stated that "the film has all the ingredients that make a splendid superhero film, besides being Rakesh Roshan's most accomplished work so far."{{cite web|last=Adarsh|first=Taran|title=Taran Adarsh review|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/525408|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120421045941/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/525408|url-status=dead|archive-date=21 April 2012|website=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=30 October 2013}} Madhureeta Mukherjee of The Times of India gave it 4.5 stars while commenting "For sheer vision, bravado and superlative execution, this one soars to new orbits. Latch on to this cape for an exhilarating ride."{{cite news|last=Mukherjee|first=Madhureeta|title=Madhureeta Mukherjee review|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/krrish-3-krrish-3-movie-review/movie-review/24993490.cms|work=The Times of India|access-date=31 October 2013|archive-date=31 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131031113011/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/Krrish-3-Krrish-3-movie-review/movie-review/24993490.cms|url-status=live}} Raedita Tandan of Filmfare awarded it 4 out of 5 stars, remarking "Hats off to Rakesh Roshan for dreaming big and actually pulling off this risky proposition. It's not perfect. But it has all the elements a good, entertaining film must have. All you Marvel superheroes, better watch out. Krrish is here to stay."{{cite web|last=Tandan|first=Raedita|title=Raedita Tandan review|url=http://www.filmfare.com/interviews/movie-review-krrish-3_-4553.html|publisher=Filmfare.com|access-date=31 October 2013|archive-date=31 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131031140854/http://www.filmfare.com/interviews/movie-review-krrish-3_-4553.html|url-status=live}} Anupama Chopra of the Hindustan Times gave it 3.5 stars and said, "Filmmaker Rakesh Roshan deserves a round of applause for giving us a homegrown superhero. Krrish 3 is ambitious and exciting."{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/reviews/movie-review-krrish-3-by-anupama-chopra/article1-1146252.aspx?htsw0023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140109041522/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/reviews/movie-review-krrish-3-by-anupama-chopra/article1-1146252.aspx?htsw0023 |url-status=dead |archive-date=9 January 2014 |title=Film review HT |work=Hindustan Times |access-date=1 November 2013}} Sarita Tanwar of DNA gave it 3.5 stars and wrote, "Krrish 3 is fast-paced and the VFX effects are smashing."{{cite web |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/review-film-review-krrish-3-is-an-entertaining-mix-of-spectacle-and-human-scale-drama-1912095 |title=Film review: Krrish 3 is an entertaining mix of spectacle and human-scale drama – Entertainment – DNA |work=Daily News and Analysis |access-date=1 November 2013 |archive-date=3 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131103194055/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/review-film-review-krrish-3-is-an-entertaining-mix-of-spectacle-and-human-scale-drama-1912095 |url-status=live }} Rohit Khilnani of India Today gave it 3.5 stars noting, "The only part where the movie dips are during the songs. The music sounds too dated for this action-packed film."{{cite web |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/krrish-3-review-starring-hrithik-roshan-priyanka-chopra-kangana-ranaut/1/321092.html |title=Movie Review: Krrish 3 : Reviews, News |work=India Today |date=25 October 2013 |access-date=1 November 2013 |archive-date=1 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131101085058/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/krrish-3-review-starring-hrithik-roshan-priyanka-chopra-kangana-ranaut/1/321092.html |url-status=live }} The film earned him his second nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Oberoi dubbed the voice of Electro in the Hindi-dubbed version of The Amazing Spider-Man 2, which was released in May 2014.{{cite news | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/Hindi/Bollywood/News-Interviews/Vivek-is-the-voice-of-the-Spider-Man-villain/articleshow/32304254.cms | title=Vivek is the voice of the Spider-Man villain | date=20 March 2014 | newspaper=The Times of India | first=Meena | last=Iyer | access-date=22 August 2015 | archive-date=10 August 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160810154004/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/Hindi/Bollywood/News-Interviews/Vivek-is-the-voice-of-the-Spider-Man-villain/articleshow/32304254.cms | url-status=live }}
In 2017, Oberoi made his Tamil debut in supporting role alongside Ajith Kumar in action thriller film Vivegam. The film received mixed reviews from critics.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/blue-sattais-vivegam-review-should-respecting-hard-work-be-reviewers-priority-67487|title=Blue Sattai's 'Vivegam' review: Should respecting 'hard work' be a reviewer's priority?|website=www.thenewsminute.com|date=28 August 2017|access-date=19 April 2020|archive-date=21 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210921181104/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/blue-sattais-vivegam-review-should-respecting-hard-work-be-reviewers-priority-67487|url-status=live}} The Times of India rated the film 3 out of 5 and said "Vivegam is an over-the-top but engaging action thriller with a calculated mix of brawn and brain, action and sentiment, smartly pandering to fans while giving families something to connect with." NDTV rated the film 2.5 out of 5 stars and cited "Ajith Is Charismatic But Let Down By Silly Scenes".{{Cite news|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/vivegam-movie-review-ajith-is-charismatic-but-let-down-by-silly-scenes-1741529|title=Vivegam Movie Review: Ajith Is Charismatic But Let Down By Silly Scenes|work=NDTV.com|access-date=5 May 2018|archive-date=5 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180505205134/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/vivegam-movie-review-ajith-is-charismatic-but-let-down-by-silly-scenes-1741529|url-status=live}} Behindwoods rated the film 2.25 out of 5, stating, "Vivegam – High on production value and action. Heavily dependent on Ajith's persona, engagement factor takes a beating".[http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/vivegam/vivegam-review.html Vivegam (aka) Vivekam review] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221210141042/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/vivegam/vivegam-review.html |date=10 December 2022 }}. Behindwoods.com. Retrieved on 31 October 2018. Mirchi9 gave the film 2 out of 5 stars, saying "Overall, Vivekam is for the fans and fans alone for whom just watching the star on screen is enough. There is ample style and punch dialogues with a healthy dose of action. For everyone else, it is an utterly boring film".{{cite web|url=https://www.mirchi9.com/reviews/vivegam-movie-review-vivekam-movie-review-ratings/|title=Vivegam Movie Review, Vivekam Movie Review Ratings|last=Toleti|first=Siddartha|website=www.mirchi9.com|date=24 August 2017|language=en-US|access-date=5 May 2018|archive-date=5 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180505205310/https://www.mirchi9.com/reviews/vivegam-movie-review-vivekam-movie-review-ratings/|url-status=live}} Nowrunning rated the film 1.5/5 and said "Director Siva had collected a bunch of Spy movies from Hollywood and made a mashup of them. He picked up all the action blocks and combined it with loud background score which will only irk the audience. Even the action is also missing in the second half and there is no logic at all. The climax is stretched further which disappoints the audience".{{Cite news|url=http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/21241/telugu/vivekam/5977/review/|title=Vivekam Review – Telugu Movie Vivekam Review|work=NOWRUNNING|access-date=17 May 2018|archive-date=17 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180517223242/http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/21241/telugu/vivekam/5977/review/|url-status=dead}} The film earned him a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Tamil.
Oberoi worked with YRF banner's film Bank Chor, with Rhea Chakraborty and Riteish Deshmukh.{{cite news|title=Vivek Oberoi Has Teamed Up With Riteish For Bank Chor|url=http://www.patrika.com/article/vivek-oberoi-has-teamed-up-with-ritesh-for-bank-chor/48095|access-date=29 July 2014|work=Patrika Group|issue=29 July 2014|archive-date=29 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140729161637/http://www.patrika.com/article/vivek-oberoi-has-teamed-up-with-ritesh-for-bank-chor/48095|url-status=live}}
He also appeared in Ram Charan starrer Telugu film Vinaya Vidheya Rama (2019), It received negative reviews from critics and became a box-office bomb, which prompted Charan to issue an apology letter.{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/vinaya-vindheya-rama-disaster-ram-charan-pens-emotional-apology-for-fans-1448378-2019-02-05|title=Ram charan pens an apology letter for first time|website=www.indiatoday.in|date=5 February 2019|access-date=13 December 2022|archive-date=8 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190708122335/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/vinaya-vindheya-rama-disaster-ram-charan-pens-emotional-apology-for-fans-1448378-2019-02-05|url-status=live}} The Indian Express gave 1 out of 5 stars stating "Vinaya Vidheya Rama is like watching a Balakrishna action film on steroids. Clumsy and unconvincing screenplay".{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/vinaya-vidheya-rama-movie-review-rating-ram-charan-5533430/|title=Vinaya Vidheya Rama movie review: We didn't need this Ram Charan starrer|website=The Indian Express|date=11 January 2019|access-date=16 December 2019|archive-date=17 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191117004758/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/vinaya-vidheya-rama-movie-review-rating-ram-charan-5533430/|url-status=live}}{{Rating|1|5}} The New Indian Express gave 1.5 out of 5 stars stating "If there is a plot and a story that is worth a notice, then it is lost between all the fights, songs, dances and random elevation dialogues".{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2019/jan/12/unreal-heroics-never-end-in-vinaya-vidheya-rama-1923942.html|title='Vinaya Vidheya Rama' review: Unreal heroics that never end make for a tiresome film|website=The New Indian Express|date=12 January 2019|access-date=16 December 2019|archive-date=16 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191216111204/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2019/jan/12/unreal-heroics-never-end-in-vinaya-vidheya-rama-1923942.html|url-status=dead}}{{Rating|1.5|5}} Hindustan Times gave 0.5 out of 5 stars stating "The film itself feels dated. It is a mess that even Ram Charan – with all the weird stunts -- cannot punch his way out of".{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/vinaya-vidheya-rama-movie-review-ram-charan-cannot-punch-his-way-out-of-this-mess/story-6pH6XNSMcHSMxbFotFVpuN.html|title=Vinaya Vidheya Rama movie review: Ram Charan cannot punch his way out of this mess|website=Hindustan Times|date=11 January 2019|access-date=16 December 2019|archive-date=16 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191216111200/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/vinaya-vidheya-rama-movie-review-ram-charan-cannot-punch-his-way-out-of-this-mess/story-6pH6XNSMcHSMxbFotFVpuN.html|url-status=live}}{{Rating|0.5|5}} Firstpost gave 1.5 out of 5 stars stating "Realism has absolutely no place in the world of Vinaya Vidheya Rama".{{cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/vinaya-vidheya-rama-movie-review-ram-charan-kiara-advanis-action-drama-is-an-assault-on-the-senses-5877961.html|title=Vinaya Vidheya Rama movie review: Ram Charan, Kiara Advani's action drama is an assault on the senses|website=Firstpost|date=11 January 2019|access-date=16 December 2019|archive-date=31 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191031085956/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/vinaya-vidheya-rama-movie-review-ram-charan-kiara-advanis-action-drama-is-an-assault-on-the-senses-5877961.html|url-status=live}}{{Rating|1.5|5}}
In 2019, Oberoi made his Malayalam debut with Mohanlal in Prithviraj Sukumaran's directorial debut, Lucifer, as the main antagonist, Bobby, in which his performance as a villain was well received by critics and the audience.{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2018/jul/11/vivek-oberoi-joins-lucifer-1841310.html|title=Vivek Oberoi joins Lucifer|date=11 July 2018 |publisher=New Indian Express|access-date=26 August 2018|archive-date=27 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180827075304/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2018/jul/11/vivek-oberoi-joins-lucifer-1841310.html|url-status=live}} Times of India gave the film 3.5 out of 5 writing "Lucifer is a 'mass entertainer' that is sure to please the fans and has enough going for to make it an engaging thriller as well. And apart from the mandatory Stan Lee, correction, Antony Perumbavoor cameo, watch out for Stephen's second avatar in the film."{{Citation|title=Lucifer Movie Review {3.5/5}: Critic Review of Lucifer by Times of India|newspaper=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/lucifer/movie-review/68608873.cms|access-date=24 November 2021}}
He has featured as a talent judge for three seasons of the reality show India's Best Dramebaaz. He portrayed the role of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi in PM Narendra Modi.{{Cite web|url=https://scroll.in/reel/917454/what-the-pm-narendra-modi-trailer-tells-us-about-bollywood-politics-and-propaganda|title=PM Narendra Modi:What the 'PM Narendra Modi' trailer tells us about Bollywood, politics and propaganda|date=23 March 2019|website=Scroll.in|language=en|access-date=24 March 2019|archive-date=23 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190323175512/https://scroll.in/reel/917454/what-the-pm-narendra-modi-trailer-tells-us-about-bollywood-politics-and-propaganda|url-status=live}} The film was universally panned by critics, who termed it a hagiography and criticised Oberoi's performance.{{cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/pm-narendra-modi-biopic-reviews-critics-call-it-a-hagiography-vivek-oberois-acting-panned-2157687.html|title=PM Narendra Modi Biopic Reviews: Critics Call it a Hagiography, Vivek Oberoi's Acting Panned|date=24 May 2019 |publisher=News18|access-date=24 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190524170949/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/pm-narendra-modi-biopic-reviews-critics-call-it-a-hagiography-vivek-oberois-acting-panned-2157687.html|archive-date=24 May 2019|url-status=live}} Renuka Vyavahare of The Times of India gave the film two and a half stars out of five and criticised the script, opining, "This one is too lopsided for you to appreciate. It leaves a lot unanswered. While it firmly believes 'Modi ek insaan nahi, soch hai', we wish the script was as thoughtful". However, she was among the few who appreciated Oberoi's performance- "He gets the mannerisms, accent and tone right and thankfully doesn't overdo it".{{Citation|title=PM Narendra Modi Movie Review {2.5/5}: While it firmly believes 'Modi ek insaan nahi, soch hai', we wish the script was as thoughtful.|newspaper=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/pm-narendra-modi/movie-review/69465852.cms|access-date=24 May 2019}} Writing for The Indian Express, Shubhra Gupta gave the movie two stars out of five and stated, "The film is not a mere bio-pic, it is a full-fledged, unabashed, unapologetic hagiography".{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/pm-narendra-modi-movie-review-rating-5745742/|title=PM Narendra Modi movie review: An unabashed hagiography|date=24 May 2019|website=The Indian Express|access-date=24 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190524045816/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/pm-narendra-modi-movie-review-rating-5745742/|archive-date=24 May 2019|url-status=live}} Kennith Rosario of The Hindu summarised the movie's narrative as "a obsequious love letter" to the protagonist which tells the audience "how sincere, hardworking, fair and honest Modi is, [and] that it makes you wonder if life is a parody of this film".{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/pm-narendra-modi-movie-review-an-obsequious-love-letter/article27235458.ece|title='PM Narendra Modi' movie review: An obsequious love letter|last=Rosario|first=Kennith|date=24 May 2019|work=The Hindu|access-date=24 May 2019|issn=0971-751X|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190524120331/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/pm-narendra-modi-movie-review-an-obsequious-love-letter/article27235458.ece|archive-date=24 May 2019|url-status=live}}
=2022–present=
In 2022, he starred in Malayalam language film Kaduva opposite Prithviraj Sukumaran. Despite receiving mixed reviews, it was a commercial success. Sajin Shrijith of The New Indian Express found Oberoi's character to be "basic".{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2022/jul/08/kaduva-movie-review-director-shaji-kailasreturns-to-form-with-prithviraj-starrer-2474074.html|title='Kaduva' movie review: Director Shaji Kailas returns to form with Prithviraj-starrer|date=9 July 2022 |access-date=24 December 2022|archive-date=24 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221224173612/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2022/jul/08/kaduva-movie-review-director-shaji-kailasreturns-to-form-with-prithviraj-starrer-2474074.html|url-status=live}} He also starred in a short film, Verses of War.{{cite web |date=30 January 2022 |title='Verses of War' review: Vivek Oberoi, Rohit Roy lead a one-time-watch war film |url=https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-verses-of-war-review-vivek-oberoi-rohit-roy-lead-a-one-time-watch-war-film-448971 |website=WION |access-date=24 December 2022 |archive-date=24 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221224173613/https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-verses-of-war-review-vivek-oberoi-rohit-roy-lead-a-one-time-watch-war-film-448971 |url-status=live }}
He then starred in MX Player series Dharavi Bank alongside Suniel Shetty.{{cite news |title='Dharavi Bank' Director Samit Kakkad: Vivek Oberoi Is A 'One-Take Actor' |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/-dharavi-bank-director-samit-kakkad-vivek-oberoi-is-a-one-take-actor--news-239588 |access-date=13 December 2022 |work=Outlook India |date=23 November 2022 |language=en |archive-date=13 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213070017/https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/-dharavi-bank-director-samit-kakkad-vivek-oberoi-is-a-one-take-actor--news-239588 |url-status=live }}{{cite news |title=Suniel Shetty To Make His OTT Debut With 'Dharavi Bank', Impresses All With His First Look |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/suniel-shetty-to-make-his-ott-debut-with-dharavi-bank-impresses-all-with-his-first-look-5498821.html |access-date=13 December 2022 |work=News18 |date=6 July 2022 |language=en |archive-date=13 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213070928/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/suniel-shetty-to-make-his-ott-debut-with-dharavi-bank-impresses-all-with-his-first-look-5498821.html |url-status=live }}{{cite news |last=Varma |first=Lipika |title=Suniel Shetty on his OTT debut Dharavi Bank, 'When I shot in Dharavi, I was flabbergasted' |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/suniel-shetty-on-his-ott-debut-dharavi-bank-when-i-shot-in-dharavi-i-was-flabbergasted |access-date=13 December 2022 |work=The Free Press Journal |date=17 November 2022 |language=en |archive-date=13 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213070923/https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/suniel-shetty-on-his-ott-debut-dharavi-bank-when-i-shot-in-dharavi-i-was-flabbergasted |url-status=live }}{{cite news |title=Dharavi Bank trailer out! Vivek Oberoi prepares for a face off with Suniel Shetty. Watch |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/dharavi-bank-trailer-vivek-oberoi-prepares-for-a-face-off-with-suniel-shetty-2294768-2022-11-08 |access-date=13 December 2022 |work=India Today |date=8 November 2022 |language=en |archive-date=13 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213065643/https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/dharavi-bank-trailer-vivek-oberoi-prepares-for-a-face-off-with-suniel-shetty-2294768-2022-11-08 |url-status=live }}
Personal life
Oberoi's full first name, Vivekanand,{{cite web | url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/news/people/article/after-the-accidental-prime-minister-a-film-on-pm-narendra-modi-to-go-on-floors-with-vivek-oberoi-in-the-lead/339599 | title=After The Accidental Prime Minister, a film on PM Narendra Modi to go on floors with Vivek Oberoi in the lead? | date=31 December 2018 | access-date=2 January 2019 | work=Times Now | archive-date=2 January 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190102193333/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/news/people/article/after-the-accidental-prime-minister-a-film-on-pm-narendra-modi-to-go-on-floors-with-vivek-oberoi-in-the-lead/339599 | url-status=live }} is based on that of the Hindu monk Swami Vivekananda; his father and grandfathers were followers of the monk.{{cite web |date=8 May 2016 |title=What made Vivek Oberoi drop Anand from his name |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/what-made-vivek-oberoi-drop-anand-from-his-name-2790069/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190103004814/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/what-made-vivek-oberoi-drop-anand-from-his-name-2790069/ |archive-date=3 January 2019 |access-date=2 January 2019 |work=The Indian Express}} He says he dropped Anand when he joined Film out of respect for Vivekananda, as he considered it would be embarrassing romancing and dancing on screen with the name of the monk. Oberoi credits Kareena Kapoor as his inspiration for adopting a vegetarian diet."[http://www.indianexpress.com/news/vivek-oberoi-left-meat-because-of-kareena-kapoor/544115/ Vivek Oberoi Left Meat Because of Kareena Kapoor] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100224032517/http://www.indianexpress.com/news/vivek-oberoi-left-meat-because-of-kareena-kapoor/544115 |date=24 February 2010 }}," The Indian Express, 20 November 2009.
Oberoi dated his Kyun! Ho Gaya Na... co-star Aishwarya Rai. In 2003, Oberoi claimed that Rai's former boyfriend, Salman Khan, had threatened him.{{cite web |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/vivek-oberoi-salman-khan-fight-aishwarya-rai-ex-boyfriend-threat-kill/1/713908.html |title=Vivek Oberoi on fight with Salman Khan: Some people are stuck in a time warp |date=13 July 2016 |work=India Today |author=Ananya Bhattacharya |access-date=7 January 2017 |archive-date=2 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161202002111/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/vivek-oberoi-salman-khan-fight-aishwarya-rai-ex-boyfriend-threat-kill/1/713908.html |url-status=live }} In 2005, Oberoi and Rai broke up.{{cite web |title=Aishwarya and Vivek finally break up |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2005/12/10/aishwarya-and-vivek-finally-break-up |work=The Star |location=Malaysia |access-date=11 October 2020 |date=10 December 2005 |archive-date=11 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230711164645/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2005/12/10/aishwarya-and-vivek-finally-break-up |url-status=live }}
File:Vivek Oberoi with his wife Priyanka Oberoi at Mushtaq Sheikh's birthday bash (8).jpg
On 29 October 2010, Oberoi married Priyanka Alva, daughter of Karnataka minister Jeevaraj Alva, in Bangalore.{{cite web |url=https://www.zestvine.com/vivek-oberoi-priyanka-alva-love-story/ |title=Arranged Meeting Turned Into Love Marriage: Vivek Oberoi and Priyanka Alva Oberoi |author=Vanchha |publisher=Zestvine |date=12 July 2020 |access-date=24 April 2021 |archive-date=24 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210424070734/https://www.zestvine.com/vivek-oberoi-priyanka-alva-love-story/ |url-status=live }} The couple have a son and a daughter.{{cite web|title=Vivek Oberoi still to decide on newborn daughter's name|work=The Times of India|access-date=24 April 2015|date=26 April 2015|author=Hiren Kotwani|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Vivek-Oberoi-still-to-decide-on-newborn-daughters-name/articleshow/47026484.cms|archive-date=24 April 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150424130653/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Vivek-Oberoi-still-to-decide-on-newborn-daughters-name/articleshow/47026484.cms|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Just married|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Just-married/Article1-619955.aspx|publisher=Hindustan Times|access-date=31 October 2010|date=30 October 2010|archive-date=1 November 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101101222511/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Just-married/Article1-619955.aspx|url-status=dead}}
Philanthropy
Oberoi's company, Karrm Infrastructure Pvt Ltd., has donated 25 flats in the Thane district of Maharashtra to the families of Central Reserve Police Force officers killed in action."[http://www.thegenxtimes.com/showbiz/bollywood-actor-vivek-oberoi-donates-25-flats-to-families-of-crpf-martyrs-in-thane/ Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi donates 25 flats to families of CRPF martyrs in Thane] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170608040944/http://www.thegenxtimes.com/showbiz/bollywood-actor-vivek-oberoi-donates-25-flats-to-families-of-crpf-martyrs-in-thane/ |date=8 June 2017 }}," The GenX Times, 14 May 2017.{{cite web|url=https://quintdaily.com/2017/08/vivegam-tamil-movie-rating-audience-review/|title=Vivegam Tamil Movie Rating [4/5], Audience Review – QuintDaily|last=quintdaily|date=23 August 2017|access-date=23 August 2017|archive-date=24 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170824012624/https://quintdaily.com/2017/08/vivegam-tamil-movie-rating-audience-review/|url-status=dead}} In all, Oberoi has donated about {{INR}} 3 million and helped raise {{INR}} 25 million.{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Vivek-Oberoi-makes-it-to-philanthropy-list/Article1-714594.aspx |title=Vivek Oberoi makes it to 'philanthropy' list |author=Priyanka Jain |publisher=Hindustan Times |date=28 June 2011 |access-date=27 November 2011 |archive-date=26 July 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110726004220/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Vivek-Oberoi-makes-it-to-philanthropy-list/Article1-714594.aspx |url-status=dead }}
The alleged housing scam{{Cite web |date=21 August 2023 |title=Mumbai: Another housing scam, involving 11,500 homes, hangs fire in high court |url=https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-another-housing-scam-involving-11500-homes-hangs-fire-in-high-court-23304679 |access-date=25 May 2025 |website=Mid-day |language=en}} involving Karrm Infrastructure Pvt Ltd{{Cite web |title=Case Details {{!}} National Company Law Tribunal |url=https://nclt.gov.in/case-details?bench=bXVtYmFp&filing_no=MjcwOTEzODAyNzM4MjAyMw== |access-date=25 May 2025 |website=nclt.gov.in}} has impacted over 11,500{{Cite web |date=21 August 2023 |title=Over 11,000 Properties in Mumbai Involved In Housing Scam |url=https://www.mumbailive.com/en/crime/over-11000-properties-in-mumbai-involved-in-housing-scam-80425 |access-date=25 May 2025 |website=Mumbai Live |language=en}} homebuyers across Mumbai, Shahapur, and Palghar. The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached assets worth ₹19.61 crore, citing misappropriation of ₹320 crore collected from buyers, which was diverted for personal use and lavish expenditures. The Bombay High Court has criticised the police's investigation and ordered the case to be transferred to the state CID's Economic Offences Wing.{{Cite web |date=26 December 2023 |title=Maharashtra: CID to investigate Karrm developers housing scam |url=https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-cid-to-investigate-karrm-developers-housing-scam-23326722 |access-date=25 May 2025 |website=Mid-day |language=en}} Buyers have reported being misled by attractive advertisements and endorsements from celebrities, leading to financial distress and damaged credit scores due to unauthorised loans taken in their names. Despite legal actions and court interventions, many affected individuals are still awaiting justice and the fulfilment of promised housing. {{Cite web |date=29 March 2025 |title=ED attaches assets worth Rs 19 crore of companies who duped Mumbai flat-buyers |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/india/story/enforcement-directorate-assets-rs-19-crore-karrm-infrastructure-duped-mumbai-flat-buyers-2701060-2025-03-29?utm_source=chatgpt.com |access-date=25 May 2025 |website=India Today |language=en}}
Oberoi is the only Indian actor{{Cite news |date=24 June 2011 |title=Vivek Oberoi a top philanthropist |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Vivek-Oberoi-a-top-philanthropist/articleshow/8976868.cms |access-date=21 April 2025 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}{{Cite web |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |date=24 June 2011 |title=Vivek Oberoi makes it to Forbes Asian Heroes of Philanthropy list : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama |website=Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/vivek-oberoi-makes-it-to-forbes-asian-heroes-of-philanthropy-list/ |access-date=21 April 2025 |language=en}} to be featured by Forbes{{Cite web |title=Vivek Oberoi makes it to Forbes Asian Heroes of Philanthropy list |url=https://m.imdb.com/news/ni12114115/ |access-date=21 April 2025 |website=IMDb |language=en-US}}{{Cite news |date=28 June 2011 |title=Vivek Oberoi makes it to 'philanthropy' list |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/vivek-oberoi-makes-it-to-philanthropy-list/story-aG24ay8EaGv73XbxAyRKxH.html |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20220120120326/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/vivek-oberoi-makes-it-to-philanthropy-list/story-aG24ay8EaGv73XbxAyRKxH.html |archive-date=20 January 2022 |access-date=21 April 2025 |work=Hindustan Times |language=en-us}} for his philanthropic contributions in the areas of health, education, and disaster relief. His recognition highlights{{Cite news |date=23 June 2011 |title=Azim Premji, Vivek Oberoi among 4 Indians in Forbes' 'Heroes of Philanthropy' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Azim-Premji-Vivek-Oberoi-among-4-Indians-in-Forbes-Heroes-of-Philanthropy/articleshow/8960830.cms |access-date=21 April 2025 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}} a sustained commitment to social impact beyond his film career. Oberoi's work{{Cite web |title=Bollywood Bounty |url=https://www.forbes.com/global/2011/1010/philanthropy-bollywood-movie-oberoi-charitable-saritha-rai.html |access-date=21 April 2025 |website=Forbes |language=en}} includes support for cancer patients, initiatives in rural education, and active involvement in disaster relief efforts. This acknowledgment placed him among a select group of global celebrities noted for their humanitarian efforts.{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=Entrepreneur Middle East |date=1 March 2025 |title=Indian Visionaries 2025: Vivek Anand Oberoi, Managing Director and Co-Founder, BNW Developments |url=https://www.entrepreneur.com/en-ae/leadership/indian-visionaries-2025-vivek-anand-oberoi-managing/488100 |access-date=21 April 2025 |website=Entrepreneur |language=en}}
As part of Project DEVI,{{Cite web |last=PTI |date=21 February 2010 |title=My social endeavors are a part of me: Vivek Oberoi |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/my-social-endeavors-part-me-2475602 |access-date=21 April 2025 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}{{Cite web |title='Project Devi for the underprivileged girls of Vrindavan |url=http://giftofhope.in/GiftofHope/Project_DEVI.html |access-date=21 April 2025 |website=giftofhope.in}} thousands of girls were rescued from child labour and poverty in Vrindavan.{{Cite web |date=24 December 2024 |title=भगवान कृष्ण के बड़े भक्त हैं विवेक ओबेरॉय, बताया बांकेबिहारी के दर्शन के बाद चाइल्ड प्रॉस्टिट्यूशन से कैसे बचाई थी बच्चियों की जान |url=https://www.jansatta.com/entertainment/vivek-oberoi-is-a-great-devotee-of-lord-krishna-told-how-he-started-devi-project/3746559/ |access-date=21 April 2025 |website=Jansatta |language=hi}} The initiative, led by the Yashodhara Oberoi Foundation,{{Cite web |last=Developer |first=Web |title=Vivek Oberoi's Holi-day with li'l Devis |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/Vivek-Oberoi-s-Holi-day-with-li-l-Devis-73993?button=next |access-date=21 April 2025 |website=Mid-day |language=en}} focused on promoting girls’ education and empowering women to achieve economic self-sufficiency. However, the absence of a social audit makes it difficult to verify how many beneficiaries were actually impacted on the ground.In 2021, he donated Rs 25 lakh to the fund created to overcome the shortage of oxygen cylinders in hospitals.
{{cite web|url= https://www.newsncr.com/entertainment/vivek-oberoi-secretly-donated-lakhs-of-rupees-is-raising-money-for-the-treatment-of-the-needy/|title= Vivek Oberoi secretly donated lakhs of rupees, is raising money for the treatment of the needy|website= News NCR|date= 3 June 2021|access-date= 24 December 2022|archive-date= 24 December 2022|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20221224175001/https://www.newsncr.com/entertainment/vivek-oberoi-secretly-donated-lakhs-of-rupees-is-raising-money-for-the-treatment-of-the-needy/|url-status= live}}
Controversy
= Misogynistic Behaviour =
In May 2019, actor Vivek Oberoi faced widespread criticism for sharing a meme on Twitter that juxtaposed images of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan with Salman Khan,{{Cite news |last=Sarkar |first=Suparno |title=Salman Khan reacts to Vivek Oberoi's controversial tweet involving Aishwarya Rai Bachchan |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/salman-khan-reacts-vivek-oberois-controversial-tweet-involving-aishwarya-rai-bachchan-798041 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20240614192043/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/salman-khan-reacts-vivek-oberois-controversial-tweet-involving-aishwarya-rai-bachchan-798041 |archive-date=14 June 2024 |access-date=24 May 2025 |work=IBTimes India |language=en}} himself, and her husband Abhishek Bachchan and daughter Aaradhya, likening her past and present relationships to election results. The meme was condemned as "misogynistic"{{Cite news |date=21 May 2019 |title=NCW issues notice to Vivek Oberoi for 'offensive, misogynistic' meme; actor says no disrespect in tweet |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/ncw-issues-notice-to-vivek-oberoi-for-offensive-misogynistic-meme-actor-says-no-disrespect-in-tweet/articleshow/69420760.cms |access-date=24 May 2025 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}} and "disrespectful" by the National Commission for Women and several Bollywood celebrities, including Sonam Kapoor and Urmila Matondkar. Initially defending his post, Oberoi later issued a public apology, stating, "Even if one woman is offended by my reply to the meme, it calls for remedial action. Apologies, tweet deleted."{{Cite web |date=21 May 2019 |title=Vivek Oberoi deletes Aishwarya Rai meme, apologises |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/vivek-oberoi-deletes-aishwarya-rai-meme-apologises-5739641/?utm_source=chatgpt.com |access-date=24 May 2025 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}{{Cite news |date=21 May 2019 |title=Vivek Oberoi deletes Aishwarya Rai meme, says 'can't even think of being disrespectful to any woman' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/vivek-oberoi-deletes-aishwarya-rai-meme-says-can-t-even-think-of-being-disrespectful-to-any-woman/story-sv0Sa8azff8xxUcA1XbC0K.html |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20210122005811/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/vivek-oberoi-deletes-aishwarya-rai-meme-says-can-t-even-think-of-being-disrespectful-to-any-woman/story-sv0Sa8azff8xxUcA1XbC0K.html |archive-date=22 January 2021 |access-date=24 May 2025 |work=Hindustan Times |language=en-us}}
Actor Anupam Kher publicly slammed Oberoi, calling the act “very shameful” and stating, “He shouldn’t have done that. It’s absolutely not cool.” Following the backlash, Oberoi issued an apology and deleted the tweet.{{Cite news |date=21 May 2019 |title=Anupam Kher reacts to Vivek Oberoi's controversial tweet |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/salman-khan-reacts-to-vivek-oberoi-s-controversial-tweet-should-i-concentrate-on-work-or-look-at-memes/story-gFgT3OShcLCqAk4bTSeUsO.html |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250316103719/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/salman-khan-reacts-to-vivek-oberoi-s-controversial-tweet-should-i-concentrate-on-work-or-look-at-memes/story-gFgT3OShcLCqAk4bTSeUsO.html |archive-date=16 March 2025 |access-date=24 May 2025 |work=Hindustan Times |language=en-us}}
= Karrm Infrastructure Pvt Ltd. =
Karrm Infrastructure Pvt Ltd, a Mumbai-based real estate developer, is embroiled in a significant housing scam affecting over 11,500{{Cite web |date=29 March 2025 |title=ED attaches assets worth Rs 19 crore of companies who duped Mumbai flat-buyers |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/india/story/enforcement-directorate-assets-rs-19-crore-karrm-infrastructure-duped-mumbai-flat-buyers-2701060-2025-03-29?utm_source=chatgpt.com |access-date=25 May 2025 |website=India Today |language=en}} homebuyers across projects in Shahapur, Palghar, and Ambernath. The company collected approximately ₹320 crore from buyers, including personnel from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), promising affordable housing under its “Mission 360” initiative. However, many projects remain incomplete or stalled, leaving buyers without possession of their flats. The Enforcement Directorate{{Cite web |title=Case Details {{!}} National Company Law Tribunal |url=https://nclt.gov.in/case-details?bench=bXVtYmFp&filing_no=MjcwOTEzODAyNzM4MjAyMw== |access-date=25 May 2025 |website=nclt.gov.in}} has provisionally attached assets worth ₹19.61 crore{{Cite web |date=29 March 2025 |title=ED attaches assets worth Rs 19 crore of companies who duped Mumbai flat-buyers |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/enforcement-directorate-assets-rs-19-crore-karrm-infrastructure-duped-mumbai-flat-buyers-2701060-2025-03-29 |access-date=25 May 2025 |website=India Today |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Niyam AI {{!}} Motilal Oswal Home Finance Ltd vs Karrm Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. And 7 Ors 2024 Latest Caselaw 219 Bom |url=https://niyam.ai/judgements/Motilal-Oswal-Home-Finance-Ltd-vs-Karrm-Infrastructure-Pvt.-Ltd.-And-7-Ors-2024-Latest-Caselaw-219-Bom |access-date=25 May 2025 |website=niyam.ai |language=en}} belonging to the company and its directors under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act,{{Cite web |date=21 August 2023 |title=Over 11,000 Properties in Mumbai Involved In Housing Scam |url=https://www.mumbailive.com/en/crime/over-11000-properties-in-mumbai-involved-in-housing-scam-80425 |access-date=25 May 2025 |website=Mumbai Live |language=en}} citing misuse of funds for personal expenditures. The Bombay High Court has criticised the police investigation as inadequate and directed the case to be transferred to a higher-ranking officer, highlighting concerns over the protection of accused individuals over victims.{{Cite web |date=21 August 2023 |title=Mumbai: Another housing scam, involving 11,500 homes, hangs fire in high court |url=https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-another-housing-scam-involving-11500-homes-hangs-fire-in-high-court-23304679 |access-date=25 May 2025 |website=Mid-day |language=en}}
= Heath ledger Controversy =
During the promotion of Krrish 3, Vivek Oberoi mentioned that some audiences had compared his performance to international standards, citing characters like Heath Ledger's Joker.{{Cite web |date=1 April 2023 |title=When Vivek Oberoi claimed fans were comparing his performance in Krrish 3 to Heath Ledger as Joker: ‘International level ka performance…’ |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/vivek-oberoi-says-he-never-compared-his-krrish-3-role-with-heath-ledgers-joker-my-comments-were-misinterpreted-8532528/ |access-date=25 May 2025 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}} He expressed feeling honoured by such comparisons, stating, "Some have complimented my role of Kaal to the legendary Gabbar Singh of Sholay or that of Mogambo (Mr. India), while others have compared my performance to international level, like that of Heath Ledger’s portrayal of Joker in Batman".{{Cite web |date=13 November 2013 |title=Vivek Oberoi's delusions of grandeur: Says his Kaal as good as Heath Ledger's Joker |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/viveik-oberoi-delusions-of-grandeur-kaal-krrish3-heath-ledger-joker-johnny-depp-217283-2013-11-12?utm_source=chatgpt.com |access-date=25 May 2025 |website=India Today |language=en}} These comments led to significant online backlash, with many netizens mocking the comparison. In response, Oberoi clarified in a 2014 interview that his remarks were misinterpreted. He stated, "I never said that my role was like Heath Ledger’s, which is iconic, and we all agree with that. I said that I was inspired by him; his role was brilliant".{{Cite web |title=Vivek Oberoi’s 'Krrish 3' character was compared to THIS Hollywood Villain |url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/479889-vivekk-oberois-krrish-3-character-was-compared-to-this-hollywood-villain |access-date=25 May 2025 |website=www.geo.tv |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Vivek |date=28 March 2023 |title=Vivek Oberoi Once Compared His Krrish 3 Character To Heath Ledger’s ‘Joker’, Viral Video Resurfaces With Netizens Trolling The Actor, One Says “Salman Khan Ne Nahi, Iske Overconfidence Ne…” |url=https://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-news/vivek-oberoi-once-compared-his-krrish-3-character-to-heath-ledgers-joker-viral-video-resurfaces-with-netizens-trolling-the-actor-one-says-salman-khan-ne-nahi-is/?utm_source=chatgpt.com |access-date=25 May 2025 |website=Koimoi |language=en-US}}
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