Though Vivek has now distanced himself from the Bollywood industry, he recently opened up about the struggles he faced during his career.
In the early 2000s, an actor made his debut with Ram Gopal Varma, and his film earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut and the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor. However, the fate of this actor was never the same. After some time, he became involved in one of Bollywood’s most famous love triangles. If you haven’t guessed it yet, the actor in question is none other than Vivek Oberoi. Though Vivek has now distanced himself from the Bollywood industry, he recently opened up about the struggles he faced during his career.
Did You Know Vivek Initially Rejected the Film That Made Him an Overnight Star?
Shaad Ali’s Saathiya, which turned out to be a hit, was initially offered to Vivek Oberoi. However, the actor was hesitant to take on the role. During an interview with SCREEN, Vivek revealed, “Shaad Ali was like a childhood friend. He called me one day and said he wanted to show me something. He showed me the tape of a Tamil film called Alaipayuthey.”
Vivek continued, “He told me he was making that film and wanted me to play Maddy’s role. I was doing Company, so I said no. But by the end of the movie, I was crying and I wanted to do it. I spoke to Mr. Verma, we figured it out, and then finally I signed Saathiya.”
Vivek Revealed Only Rani Got a Vanity Van
Recalling the shooting experience, Vivek shared that Saathiya was a small-budget film, and only the lead actress, Rani Mukerji, had a makeup van. He said, “Saathiya was a small-budget film, and only Rani used to get the makeup van. I had to go and change in restaurant bathrooms and hotel washrooms.”
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Though Vivek has now distanced himself from the Bollywood industry, he recently opened up about the struggles he faced during his career.
Updated Date:December 20, 2024 5:23 PM IST
In the early 2000s, an actor made his debut with Ram Gopal Varma, and his film earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut and the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor. However, the fate of this actor was never the same. After some time, he became involved in one of Bollywood’s most famous love triangles. If you haven’t guessed it yet, the actor in question is none other than Vivek Oberoi. Though Vivek has now distanced himself from the Bollywood industry, he recently opened up about the struggles he faced during his career.
Did You Know Vivek Initially Rejected the Film That Made Him an Overnight Star?
Shaad Ali’s Saathiya, which turned out to be a hit, was initially offered to Vivek Oberoi. However, the actor was hesitant to take on the role. During an interview with SCREEN, Vivek revealed, “Shaad Ali was like a childhood friend. He called me one day and said he wanted to show me something. He showed me the tape of a Tamil film called Alaipayuthey.”
Vivek continued, “He told me he was making that film and wanted me to play Maddy’s role. I was doing Company, so I said no. But by the end of the movie, I was crying and I wanted to do it. I spoke to Mr. Verma, we figured it out, and then finally I signed Saathiya.”
Recalling the shooting experience, Vivek shared that Saathiya was a small-budget film, and only the lead actress, Rani Mukerji, had a makeup van. He said, “Saathiya was a small-budget film, and only Rani used to get the makeup van. I had to go and change in restaurant bathrooms and hotel washrooms.”
“I did the touch-ups on the streets. Nobody knew who I was. I used to carry the tripod on my shoulder and walk with the rest of the crew. I have shot for 22-23 hours non-stop for Saathiya. I used to put newspapers on the bench and take a nap so that I looked fresh,” Vivek added.
Did You Know Vivek Was Dubbed the Next Shah Rukh Khan?
Yes, you read that right! After the massive success of his debut film, Vivek admitted that he became arrogant and rejected several films, including Hum Tum, Munnabhai MBBS, and Bunty Aur Babli. Aditya Chopra, who was eager to recreate the pairing of Vivek and Rani in Hum Tum, had told him, “You have the potential to become Shah Rukh Khan, but you cannot become Shah Rukh Khan because you already think you are Shah Rukh Khan.”
Vivek Oberoi and the Infamous Bollywood Love Triangle
Soon after gaining immense fame, Vivek became involved in one of Bollywood’s most talked-about love triangles. For the unversed, Vivek dated Aishwarya Rai, who was previously in a relationship with Salman Khan. The feud between Salman and Vivek became a media sensation and significantly impacted Vivek’s career.
FVivek Oberoi and the Infamous Bollywood Love Triangle
Soon after gaining immense fame, Vivek became involved in one of Bollywood’s most talked-about love triangles. For the unversed, Vivek dated Aishwarya Rai, who was previously in a relationship with Salman Khan. The feud between Salman and Vivek became a media sensation and significantly impacted Vivek’s career.
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