Meet actor whose career was going great, he fell in love and then one decision destroyed his career, was boycotted, mistreated by superstars, he then…

Life can shift dramatically in a heartbeat, and a single misstep can alter our dreams in unforeseen ways. Once-revered Bollywood icon, this iconic actor rose to prominence with standout performances in Saathiya and Shootout at Lokhandwala. Celebrated as a leading actor within the early 2000s, his journey reflects the unpredictable nature of fame and fortune.

Then again, a single pivotal decision derailed his career, thrusting him back right into a cycle of struggles and setbacks within the industry. Despite his film lineage, the actor encountered a lot of obstacles on his path.

Vivek Oberoi, the son of acclaimed actor Suresh Oberoi, revealed in a candid interview that he faced a grueling 18-month struggle earlier than securing his first film role. Reflecting on his journey in a conversation with City Times, Vivek shared, “My family never brought me up being entitled. We were never told that ‘yeh baap dada ki jagir hai, isko le chalo’ (here’s an estate passed on out of your father and grandfather, you get to take it forward). I listen on my father decided that he changed into going to launch me in a movie project and I had a crisis of judgment of right and wrong on that. I in reality opted out of the film. I dropped my last name so I wouldn’t embarrass my father, struggled for 18 months, went door-to-door, doing interviews, and doing auditions and eventually got a chance to audition with Ram Gopal Varma.”

On April 1, 2003, Salman Khan held a press conference where he accused Vivek Oberoi of threatening him regarding an alleged affair with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Salman’s former partner.

In a subsequent interview with Hindustan Times, Vivek Oberoi responded, “I’m glad I made it through that not easy time. It changed into like a trial by fire, and I survived it. But now no longer individuals are that lucky.” He further added, “Looking back, I went through reasonably a host unnecessary struggles, including managing a range lobbies and negative stories. It’s one within the entire darker aspects of our industry. I’ve experienced how frustrating and exhausting that's in a position to be. Despite handing over an award-winning performance in Shootout at Lokhandwala, I found myself without work for 14 months.”

Vivek Oberoi later offered a pair of public apologies to Salman Khan. In a revealing conversation with Anas Boukhash, Vivek reflected on his experiences, saying, “Every significant relationship imparts a lesson. Hard breakups and toxic dynamics reveal our patterns and what now we have to lead clear of. As an instance, I’ve realized that reasonably a host us fall into the hero complex—stepping in like a knight in shining armor, thinking, ‘I’ll manage this for you.'”

Recently, the actor disclosed that Akshay Kumar played a important role in supporting him at some point of a tough period. When the total industry had turned its back on him, Akshay stepped in to listen and offer guidance. He provided practical solutions that now no longer most effective helped the actor secure work and financial stability but also fostered a favorable environment for his career revival.