- Vivek Oberoi
Infobox actor
imagesize = 150px
name = Vivek Oberoi
birthdate = Birth date and age|1976|9|3
yearsactive = 2002 – present
location = Hyderabad,India
birthname = Vivek Anand Oberoi
filmfareawards = Best Debut for "Company" (2003)
Best Supporting Actor for "Company" (2003)Vivek Anand Oberoi or Viveik Oberoi (
Hindi : विवेक ओबरॉय), bornSeptember 3 ,1976 is aBollywood actor .Early life
Vivek Oberoi is the son of
Bollywood actorSuresh Oberoi and Yashodara. He was born inChennai, India , India. [ [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/23794455.cms Times of India] ] He went toMayo College inAjmer ,Mithibai College inMumbai }. Vivek has aMaster's Degree in filmacting , fromNew York University .Career
Vivek Oberoi made his debut in
Ram Gopal Varma 's "Company". The film was a critically acclaimed hit. He receivedFilmfare Awards for the "Best Debut" as well as the "Best Supporting Actor" categories. He then starred in the action films, "Road" and "Dum".He starred alongside
Rani Mukerji inYash Raj Films "Saathiya " (2002) directed byShaad 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) along withAftab Shivdasani andRitesh Deshmukh "" [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ritesh_Deshmukh] The film was a surprise box office hit, though negatively reviewed. He also starred in the critically acclaimed film "Yuva ". His 2005 release "Kaal " (2005) was also successful.In 2006, he appeared in "Omkara" an adaptation of
Shakespeare 's play "Othello ". This movie was critically acclaimed in India as well as overseas. He played the character of Kesu based on the characterMichael 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 like an average film along with another movieCheeni 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, inStardust Awards from his fatherSuresh Oberoi (for first time). Vivek Oberoi was also awarded the Best Villain Award at the IIFA Awards forShootout at Lokhandwala .In 2008, Vivek starred in a film called
Mission Istanbul which was directed byApoorva Lakhia and produced byEkta Kapoor . They also happened to be shooting together for the 2007 filmShootout at Lokhandwala . Vivek first film in the year 2008,Mission Istanbul was declared a flop while getting 35%-45% of viewers to watch it.Personal life
Vivek Oberoi was previously engaged to model Gurpreet Gill but the engagement had been broken. Soon after, he dated actress
Aishwarya Rai but both have been apart since 2006. Vivek Oberoi is active in volunteer work. He sponsored a village after theIndian Ocean Tsunami . [ [ttp://www.hindu.com/2005/01/02/stories/2005010205990500.htm Vivek Oberoi to adopt Thevanampattinam]The Hindu -January 2 ,2005 ] He also released Tanya Khubchandani andSandeep Chowta 's government approved anti substance abuse documentary.Awards
Filmfare Award * 2003 -
Filmfare Best Debut Award for "Company"
* 2003 -Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for "Company"Star Screen Award * 2003 -
Star Screen Award Most Promising Newcomer - Male for "Company"Zee Cine Awards * 2003 -
Zee Cine Award Best Male Debut- Male for "Company"
* 2003 -Zee Cine Award Best Actor in a Supporting Role- Male for "Company"Bollywood Movie Award * 2003 -
Bollywood Movie Award - Best Male Debut for "Company "
* 2007 -Bollywood Movie Award - Best Supporting Actor for "Omkara "Stardust Awards * 2003 -
Stardust Superstar of Tomorrow - Male for "Road" & "Company"
* 2005 -Stardust Best Supporting Actor Award for "Yuva "
* 2008 - "Standout Performance of the Year" for "Shootout at Lokhandwala "IIFA Award * 2008 -
IIFA Best Villain for "Shootout at Lokhandwala "Other Awards
* 2005 - Bravery Award [http://www.hamaraphotos.com/award_search_0_12.html]
* 2005 - Citizen One’ Award for his exemplary contribution to the society.
* 2008 - AXN Best Action Actor in a Negative RoleFilmography
References
^ Vivek Oberoi bags great films -IndiaFM -
June 2 ,2008 External links
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