Vivek Oberoi recalls turning to business after he stopped receiving work in Bollywood despite delivering impactful performances; says, “It provided me safety”

Actor Vivek Oberoi, last seen in Rohit Shetty’s Indian Police Force alongside Sidharth Malhotra and Shilpa Shetty, recently opened up about his journey into business and investment. He shared that he turned to business when he faced challenges in Bollywood, as his income from movies and events eventually dried up. In an interview with ABP Live, Vivek shared that before starting his acting career, his primary focus was on earning and saving enough money to fund his further studies in the US. He mentioned that as his earnings increased, he began investing in the stock market, receiving training from brokers. He started his stock market portfolio at around 16 or 17 years old.

Vivek Oberoi on not getting work in the industry

Vivek continued to invest in businesses even during the peak of his acting career. He stated, “I returned and became an actor, Company happened, Saathiya happened. Life was good, but I always wanted to start as an investor. However, I ended up becoming an active businessman. It helped me.”

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Despite receiving critical acclaim for his acting, Oberoi faced a period when he stopped receiving opportunities from filmmakers, prompting him to shift his focus to his businesses. In a previous interview with indianexpress.com, he shared about this challenging phase, saying he “struggled to find work despite delivering successful and impactful performances.”

During uncertain times in his acting career, his strong business ventures provided stability and financial security. To date, Vivek has invested in 29 companies.

Vivek’s venture into business began before he pursued acting. He recalled starting a small business at the age of 15 with Rs 500 given by his father, Suresh Oberoi. Coming from a boys’ boarding school, he saw many pretty girls at Mithibai College and spent his allowance on dates. After being scolded by his father for irresponsible spending, Vivek resolved not to rely on his father’s money. He started earning through voice gigs and hosting shows to support his college expenses for tea and rickshaw rides.

Vivek’s journey serves as an inspiring example of how diversifying one’s skills and interests can provide stability and opportunities in uncertain times.

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