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Vivek Oberoi -
born September 3, 1976 is an Hindi Film actor. He is the son of actor
Suresh Oberoi.
Oberoi made his debut in Ram Gopal Varma's Company. The film was a
critically acclaimed hit and his performance was applauded. He received
Filmfare Awards in the Best Debut as well as the Best Supporting Actor
category. He then starred in the action films, Road and Dum, in which
his performance was appreciated.
He starred alongside Rani Mukerji in Yash Raj Films Saathiya (2002)
directed by Shaad Ali. The film was critically and commercially
successful and Vivek gained many accolades. He received Best Actor
nominations at various award functions. He also starred in the comic
film Masti (2004) with Aftab Shivdasani and Riteish Desmukh. The film in
spite of negative reviews became a surprise box office hit. He also
starred in the critically acclaimed film Yuva, in which he was very much
appreciated for his performance. His 2005 release Kaal (2005) was also
successful.
In 2006 he appeared in Omkara an adaptation of Shakespeare's play
Othello which was critically acclaimed in India as well as overseas. He
played the character of Kesu based on the character Michael Cassio in
the original play.
In 2007 he won acclaim for his role as the gangster Maya Dolas in the
multi-starred Shootout at Lokhandwala. At first the movie seemed an
average film along with with another movie Cheeni Kum but later both
movies turned out to be superhits on the same day. Vivek got Star of the
Year Awards for Shootout at Lokhandwala,in Stardust Awards from his
father Suresh Oberoi(for first time)and so far Vivek is the only one who
got an award for Shootout at Lokhandwala but had lots of nominations for
the film.
Personal life
Oberoi was previously engaged to model Gurpreet Gill but the engagement
was broken. Soon after, he dated actress Aishwarya Rai but broke up
since 2006.Oberoi is active in volunteer work. He sponsored a village
after the Indian Ocean Tsunami. He also released Tanya Khubchandani and
Sandeep Chowta's government approved anti substance abuse documentary
Awards
2003 - Filmfare Best Debut Award for
Company
2003 - Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for Company
2003 - Star Screen Award Most Promising Newcomer - Male for Company
2003 - Zee Cine Award Best Male Debut- Male for Company
2003 - Zee Cine Award Best Actor in a Supporting Role- Male for Company
2003 - Bollywood Movie Award - Best Male Debut for Company
2003 - Stardust Superstar of Tomorrow - Male for Road & Company
2005 - Stardust Best Supporting Actor Award for Yuva
2005 - Bravery Award
2005 - Citizen One’ Award for his exemplary contribution to the society.
2007 - Bollywood Movie Award - Best Supporting Actor for Omkara
2008 - "Standout Performance of the Year" for Shootout at Lokhandwala at
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