Biography
Who is Vivek Oberoi?
Early life and education
Vivek Oberoi was born on September 3, 1976, in Hyderabad, India. He comes from a family with ties to the entertainment industry, as his father is the actor Suresh Oberoi. Growing up in a Punjabi household, he spent his early years developing an interest in performance and the arts.
For his education, he attended Mayo College in Ajmer and later studied at Mithibai College in Mumbai. He pursued further training in acting by attending a workshop in London, which led him to complete a master degree in film acting at New York University after being spotted by a director.
Acting career and breakthrough
Vivek Oberoi made his feature film debut in 2002 with the Hindi crime film Company, directed by Ram Gopal Varma. His performance as a gangster brought him critical praise and commercial success. For his work in this film, he received two Filmfare Awards, winning both Best Male Debut and Best Supporting Actor.
Later in the same year, he starred in the romantic drama Saathiya alongside Rani Mukerji. The film was well received by audiences and critics alike, earning him a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actor. These early roles established him as a prominent figure in Hindi cinema.
Career highlights and later work
Following his initial success, Vivek Oberoi appeared in several other well-known films across various genres. In 2004, he starred in the comedy Masti and the political thriller Yuva. He later played Kesu in the crime drama Omkara in 2006, an adaptation of Shakespeare play Othello, and portrayed gangster Maya Dolas in Shootout at Lokhandwala in 2007.
In the following decade, he expanded his career into South Indian cinema while continuing to star in major Hindi releases. He played the supervillain Kaal in the superhero film Krrish 3 in 2013 and appeared in action films such as Vivegam, Lucifer, and Kaduva.
Family and personal life
Vivek Oberoi is married to Priyanka Alva Oberoi. Aside from his acting career, he has occasionally ventured into film production, supporting projects such as the drama Dekh Indian Circus in 2011, which earned recognition at international film festivals.
He stands at a height of 177 centimeters. His background includes studies in both India and the United States, shaping his path through the entertainment industry.
Birthday and age
Vivek Oberoi was born on September 3, 1976, which makes Vivek 50 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Vivek shares the date with 29 other famous people.
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