Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi has opened up about the financial crisis He faced during his career. In a candid conversation, Oberoi shares his experience of navigating the ups and downs of the film industry. Recalling the highs and lows of his career, Oberoi said at a Franchise India event, “The film industry is the kind of industry where one night you think you’ve made it, you’ve got everyone lining up behind you. Spend crores for your time. And, then you have a patch. That could be for any number of reasons, but you have a lean patch.”
Oberoi revealed that he measures his success by the number of bouquets he receives on his birthday. “You can tell your lean patch by your birthday. Because on your birthday, when you’re doing well, there’s no room in the house for bouquets from producers, directors, co-stars, it’s just full. And when your films aren’t doing well, the bouquets The numbers start to drop and you realize, ‘Whoah! I’m not doing very well, am I?’ ” he said.
Even when faced with financial struggles, Oberoi said that many artists have to maintain a certain lifestyle. However, he stressed that this comes with its own costs. “It has empowered me today, where I don’t need to do a film I don’t believe in or a script I don’t like. Dal-roti chalani hai, EMI payment hai (I have to run my house, pay my EMIs). Many people think,Actor Hai, Isko Kya Problem Hai Hamare Jake… (He is an actor, what could be his problem, like us common people…).’ But actors also have their own problems, they are used to a certain lifestyle. They need to create a certain perception, That is also the cost of perception (It costs money to maintain that perception). You have to live in it,’ he said.
Vivek Oberoi’s career in Bollywood has been turbulent, with ups and downs. After a promising debut with Company in 2002, Oberoi’s career seemed to be on the fast track, with films like Saathiya and Yuva earning him critical acclaim. However, after her very public spat with Salman Khan and a string of box office flops led to a decline in her fortunes, many in the industry seemed to turn their backs on her. Despite efforts to revive his career, Oberoi struggled to regain his footing, and for a time, it seemed that he had dropped out of mainstream Bollywood. However, in recent years, Oberoi has managed to turn his career around, earning accolades for his performances with more meaningful and diverse roles in projects like Inside Edge, Indian Police Force. With a renewed focus on his craft and willingness to take on challenging projects, Oberoi seems to be back on track, and his fans are eagerly awaiting his next move.
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