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Vivek Oberoi (born Vivek Anand Oberoi) is an Indian film actor. He mainly appears in Hindi films. He has received several awards, including two Filmfare Awards from five nominations. He is the son of Bollywood actor Suresh Oberoi.

He made his Hindi film debut in the Arvind Khoja and Ram Gopal Varma blockbuster "Company" (2002). His performance earned him several awards, including Filmfare Awards for Best Male Debut and Best Supporting Actor. He achieved wider success with roles in the 2002 romantic drama "Saathiya", the 2004 comedy "Masti", the 2005 natural horror "Kaal", and the 2007 biographical action film "Shootout at Lokhandwala".

In addition to his acting career, Oberoi is involved in charity work. He was awarded the Good Samaritan Award from Rotary International for his work with Project Hope and the Red and White Bravery Award in 2006 for helping rebuild a village destroyed by a tsunami. Oberoi is a representative of the World Health Organization for tobacco control. He has participated in projects such as Project Devi, the Cancer Patients Aid Association, and Banyan, which works on the rehabilitation of homeless women with mental disorders. He has also participated in stage shows and was a talent judge on three seasons of the reality show India's Best Dramebaaz. He has appeared several times in PETA's annual list of the sexiest vegetarians and is the founder of KARRM Infrastructures.

Filmography

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Interesting facts

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    Son of actor Suresh Oberoi.

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    Until 2002, he worked in Bollywood as a screenwriter, an assistant on film sets, and a voice dubber.

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    Together with his family, he is actively involved in charity work. He founded the Yashodhara Oberoi Foundation, supports orphaned children and those suffering from cancer and autism, and sponsors heart and eye surgeries for many underprivileged children.

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    He graduated from a prestigious college in India, attended acting courses in London, and studied Acting at a university in New York.

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    The actor oversees and sponsors a boarding school for orphaned girls.

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    Full name - Vivekanand Oberoi.

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    Awarded the national Citizen One' Award and Bravery Award in 2005.

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    WHO Ambassador for Tobacco Control.

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    He is a supporter of a healthy lifestyle and promotes quitting smoking and alcohol among Indian youth.

Family & relationships

Priyanka Alva spouse · Children: 2
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