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VIVEK OBEROI
 
Full Name Vivek Oberoi
Affectionately called  Tiger
Like to be called Vivek
Profession Acting
Date of birth 3 Sep 1976
place of birth Nampally, Hyderabad
Height 6 feet
Father Suresh oberoi(actor)
Siblings
  • Prithviraj - elder brother
  • Anand     - younger brother
  • Meghna   - younger sister     
  • Education 
  • BCom: Mithibai college Juhu
  • Post graduation in Acting from New York University, USA
  • Career before acting Professional dubbing artiste
    Debut  Company(2002)-directed by Ram Gopal Varma
    Rise to fame character Chandu (as an 'underworld don' in the film named  'COMPANY')
    Personal favorites
  • Food: home made dishes
  • Drink: water
  • Place in Mumbai: beach
  • Song in the film 'Company': AAkhon main raho
  • Clothes: cotton kurta and pajama
  • Films his father has acted:Mirch Masala, Lawaaris, Shradhanjali, Aitbaar, Insaaf , Ek Baar Phir
  • Favorites in sports
  • Cricketers: Sunil gavaskar, Kapil dev and Sachin 
  • Football team: France
  • Football player: Zidane
  • Influential person in his life His father
    Devotee of  Lord Ayappa
    Adores Shah rukh Khan and refers him as God
    Likes 
  • to observe others
  • to ask a lot of questions
  • to spend his evenings with a good book, tasty food and watching a  film
  • Hates 
  • to see himself in the big screen.
  • If not able to see at least a  movie a day.
  • Declined A second lead role in the film 'jungle'
    Calls his hairstyle 'Katora cut'
    Hobbies Poetry and  writing film scripts and reading
    Pets 2 dogs named Duke and Ivy
     Awards 
  • Best Debut from      :  Anandlok (2002)
                                     Filmfare (2003)
                                     Zee (2003)
                                     Screen (2003)  
  • Best supporting actor:    Filmafare (Company)
                                   :   Zee(Company)
  • Facts
  • When got his first pay check he threw a surprise party for his parents alone and took them for shopping. 
  • To promote an art exhibition by photographer Sheena Sippy he spent some time and presented gifts to street kids of mumbai.
  • He never drinks or smokes.
  • Got dressed himself as the character 'chandu' (with a beedi in his mouth) went into Ramgopal varma's office and landed in the film 'Company'.
  • Loves to watch  films of the legendary actress Madhubala
  • Was nominated for zee awards in three categories in the same year. best actor(saathiya), best supporting actor(company), promising  newcomer. and won best supporting and promising newcomer awards.
  • Salary Rumoured to be around one crore
    Address 5 Kartar kunj, golden beach, Ruia Park , Juhu, Mumbai 49
    His dad's advice 'Never desire without deserving'
    About himself Extremely ambitious
    Quote  'If you feel you are talented and want to pursue your dream then please don't let anything bring your passion die down'
     
    Compiled by: Poongodi Sivagurunathan
    Courtesy: Net Resources
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