Born to veteran star Suresh Oberoi, actor Vivek Oberoi grew up in film circles in Mumbai. So, hardly anyone was surprised when he decided to follow his father’s path in films. Vivek started his career with Ram Gopal Varma’s company, where he shared screen space with actor Ajay Devgn. Beyond Ajay’s shadow in the film, the actor gave an impressive performance and showed that he was here to stay.
Though several controversies slowed down his career growth in the early years, Vivek returned to deliver many memorable performances. As Vivek celebrates his 45th birthday today (September 3), let’s take a look at some of his hits:
Shootout at Lokhandwala
After a rough patch in his career, Vivek made a grand comeback with his 2007 release Shootout at Lokhandwala. In the film, which was inspired by the real-life encounter of gangster Mahindra Dolas aka Maya Dolas, Vivek portrayed the lead character on screen and impressed the audiences and critics alike. The film had a star cast of big names, but Vivek stole the show with his performance.
company
Vivek announced his foray into Bollywood with a strong performance in director Ram Gopal Varma’s 2002 release Company. The film was set on the premise of the criminal underworld and featured Ajay Devgn as Don Malik. Vivek’s character joins Chandu Malik’s gang and what happens in his journey was the focal point of the film. The company received an overwhelming response from both the audience and critics.
nest
Director Mani Ratnam’s political thriller revolves around the story of young college students entering the world of politics. Vivek played Arjun Balachandran – the spoiled son of an IAS officer who falls in love with Kareena Kapoor.
Omkara
Released in 2006, director Vishal Bhardwaj’s Omkara was a modern adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Othello. The film included a star cast like Ajay, Kareena, Saif Ali Khan, Bipasha Basu and Vivek. Firangi was seen in a supporting role in the film as Vivek Keshav “Kesu”.
friend
Shaad Ali Ki Saathiya featured the love story of Vivek’s characters Aditya with Suhani, played by Rani Mukerji. After meeting at a wedding, Aditya falls in love with Suhani. He follows Suhani and after some time, the girl also feels for him. Both decided to get married against the wishes of their family. The film shows the ups and downs of their relationship and how they come to terms with their love.
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