Vivek Oberoi Age, Wiki, Wife, Family, Education, Career, Net Worth

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Vivek Oberoi is [age dob=03-09-1976] old . He was born on 3 September 1976 in Hyderabad, India.

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Vivek Oberoi made his acting debut with Company in 2002.

The Indian actor, businessman, producer, writer, and entrepreneur Vivek Oberoi was born on 3 September 1976 (49 years old) in Hyderabad, India.

His full name is Vivek Anand Oberoi. He works mainly in Hindi cinema and has also appeared in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada films.

He made his acting debut with Ram Gopal Varma’s Hindi crime film Company in 2002. His performance in the film earned him two Filmfare Awards.

Many viewers also know him for films such as Saathiya, Masti, Omkara, Shootout at Lokhandwala, Krrish 3, Vivegam, and Lucifer. He is also known as the son of actor Suresh Oberoi.

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Quick Facts Of Vivek Oberoi

Full Name	Vivek Anand Oberoi
Profession	Actor, businessman
Age	49 years old
Date of Birth	3 September 1976
Nationality	Indian
Zodiac/Sun Sign	Virgo
Birthplace	Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, now Telangana, India
Current Address	Mumbai, India
Gender	Male

Vivek Oberoi Early Life and Education

Vivek Oberoi was born into a prominent Punjabi family in Hyderabad, India. Through his upbringing, he developed some familiarity with South Indian languages because of his mother’s roots and time spent in South India.

From a young age, his father encouraged him to be entrepreneurial. Vivek has said he started doing small sales work at about age 10, selling items like electronics and perfumes, and kept the profits. This taught him business discipline early on.

Education

He attended Hyderabad Public School before moving on to complete his high school education at the prestigious Mayo College in Ajmer. He pursued his bachelor’s degree at Mithibai College in Mumbai, where he studied commerce.

At an actor’s workshop in London, he was spotted by the director of NYU, who encouraged Vivek to join New York University, where he completed his Master’s degree in film acting.

School	Hyderabad Public School
Alma Mater	New York University
Highest Qualification	Master’s degree in film acting

Vivek Oberoi Personal Life

Vivek Oberoi is married to Priyanka Alva Oberoi. Vivek and Priyanka got married on 29 October 2010 in Bangalore. The couple has two children, a son and a daughter.

Childhood Heartbreak

He was in a relationship with a girl he had known since the age of 17. They were together for six years, and he had planned to marry her. However, she died of cancer, leaving him emotionally devastated. This loss made him scared of loving again, and he indulged in a lot of casual dating after that, not wanting to get into any serious relationship.

Relationship with Aishwarya Rai

After his rise to fame in Bollywood, Vivek was involved in a well-publicised relationship with actress Aishwarya Rai. The relationship ended and led to a high-profile public feud with Salman Khan, which made headlines at the time.

Marriage to Priyanka Alva

It was Vivek’s mother who convinced him to meet Priyanka Alva, the daughter of the late former Karnataka minister Jeevaraj Alva. His mother had a condition: if he liked Priyanka, he should date her for a year before marrying her. But when Vivek met Priyanka for the first time, he was so impressed by her that he didn’t wait a year.

During their first meeting, Priyanka won Vivek’s heart with her simplicity. When he tried to impress her by mentioning he was an actor, she replied that that was his profession, she was asking him about who he is as a person.

Vivek Oberoi and Priyanka Alva were married on October 29, 2010, in Bengaluru. Their lavish wedding ceremony blended both traditional Punjabi and coastal Karnataka rituals, honoring the diverse heritages of the groom and the bride.

Children

The couple are proud parents to two children. a daughter named Ameyaa and a son named Vivaan.

Family

Vivek Oberoi comes from a prominent, multi-faceted family with deep roots in the Indian film industry, South Indian business, and Karnataka politics. Vivek, along with his family, runs the ‘Yashodhara Oberoi Foundation’ to help people in need.

He also runs a non-profit organisation called ‘One Foundation’ that focuses on empowerment and nation-building, including running schools, rescuing girls from child prostitution and forced labour, and providing free food, healthcare, and education.

Father

Suresh Oberoi, born on 17 December 1946, is a veteran Indian actor and politician who appeared in Hindi films.

He is a recipient of the 1987 National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor and was a popular character actor in the 1980s and much of the 1990s. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party and has been a major influence on Vivek’s life and career.

Mother

Vivek’s mother, Yashodhara Oberoi, belongs to a Punjabi business family. Vivek has spoken warmly about his mother’s role in his personal life, it was she who introduced him to his future wife, Priyanka Alva, and encouraged him to settle down.

Siblings

Vivek Oberoi has a sister named Meghna Oberoi, who is a singer and painter.

Relationship Status	Married
Wife	Priyanka Alva Oberoi
Children	Son: Vivaan Daughter: Ameyaa
Parents	Father: Suresh Oberoi Mother: Yashodhara Oberoi
Siblings	Sister: Meghna Oberoi

Vivek Oberoi Career

Vivek Oberoi began his acting career in 2002 and built his place across Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada cinema.

Over time, he worked in crime dramas, romantic films, comedies, action films, biographical films, web series, television shows, and South Indian films.

He also worked as a producer, writer, voice artist, and businessman. His career includes films, OTT series, reality television, and upcoming large-scale projects.

Film debut and early success, 2002

Vivek Oberoi started as an actor in 2002 with Company, directed by Ram Gopal Varma. He played Chandrakant “Chandu” Nagre in the film. His co-stars included Ajay Devgn, Mohanlal, Manisha Koirala, and Antara Mali.

The same year, he appeared in Road, where he worked with Antara Mali and Manoj Bajpayee.

He then acted in Saathiya opposite Rani Mukerji. The film helped him become popular as a romantic lead and brought him wider public attention.

Building his Bollywood career, 2003 to 2005

In 2003, Vivek acted in Dum with Dia Mirza and Atul Kulkarni. He also appeared in the horror anthology film Darna Mana Hai. The film had actors such as Saif Ali Khan, Shilpa Shetty, Nana Patekar, Sameera Reddy, and Boman Irani.

In 2004, he appeared in Mani Ratnam’s Yuva. His co-stars included Ajay Devgn, Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Esha Deol, and Sonu Sood. The film later remained one of the key multi-starrer films in his career.

The same year, he acted in Kyun! Ho Gaya Na… with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Amitabh Bachchan. He was also credited as a writer for the film.

He also worked in Masti in 2004. His co-stars were Riteish Deshmukh, Aftab Shivdasani, Amrita Rao, Genelia D’Souza, Tara Sharma, and Lara Dutta. This film later became an important comedy series in his career.

In 2005, Vivek acted in Kaal with Ajay Devgn, John Abraham, Esha Deol, and Lara Dutta.

He also played the lead role in Kisna: The Warrior Poet, directed by Subhash Ghai, with Isha Sharvani and Antonia Bernath. He also worked as a narrator in Deewane Huye Paagal.

Serious roles, crime films, and action dramas, 2006 to 2009

In 2006, Vivek appeared in Home Delivery: Aapko… Ghar Tak with Ayesha Takia, Boman Irani, and Mahima Chaudhry. He then acted in Pyare Mohan with Fardeen Khan, Esha Deol, and Amrita Rao.

The same year, he played Keshav “Kesu” Firangi in Omkara, directed by Vishal Bhardwaj.

His co-stars included Ajay Devgn, Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Konkona Sen Sharma, and Bipasha Basu.

He also appeared in Naksha with Sunny Deol and Sameera Reddy.

In 2007, Vivek played gangster Maya Dolas in Shootout at Lokhandwala. He worked with Sanjay Dutt, Suniel Shetty, Arbaaz Khan, Tusshar Kapoor, Rohit Roy, and Amitabh Bachchan. This became one of his most remembered crime roles.

The same year, he appeared in Fool n Final with Shahid Kapoor, Sunny Deol, Ayesha Takia, and Sameera Reddy.

In 2008, he acted in Mission Istaanbul with Zayed Khan, Shriya Saran, Nikitin Dheer, and Shabbir Ahluwalia.

In 2009, he made a cameo as himself in Luck by Chance. He also acted in Kurbaan with Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Dia Mirza, Kirron Kher, and Om Puri.

Action films, biographical roles, and commercial cinema, 2010 to 2013

In 2010, Vivek played the lead role in the action film Prince. His co-stars included Aruna Shields, Nandana Sen, Neeru Bajwa, Sanjay Kapoor, and Dalip Tahil.

The same year, he worked in Ram Gopal Varma’s Rakta Charitra and Rakta Charitra II. He played Kattula Pratap Ravi. These films were made in Hindi and Telugu.

In 2012, Vivek appeared in Kismet Love Paisa Dilli with Mallika Sherawat.

In 2013, he acted in Zila Ghaziabad with Sanjay Dutt, Arshad Warsi, Minissha Lamba, and Ravi Kishan. He also appeared in Jayantabhai Ki Luv Story opposite Neha Sharma.

The same year, he returned to comedy with Grand Masti. He worked again with Riteish Deshmukh and Aftab Shivdasani.

In 2013, he also played the villain Kaal in Krrish 3. His co-stars included Hrithik Roshan, Priyanka Chopra, Kangana Ranaut, and Shaurya Chauhan.

Television work and reality shows, 2013 to 2018

Vivek Oberoi also worked on television as a judge on India’s Best Dramebaaz. The show marked an important television phase in his career.

In the first season, he judged the show with Sonali Bendre and Anurag Basu. From that time, it is known that the show marked his television debut as a judge.

In the second season, he returned as a judge with Sonali Bendre and Sajid Khan.

In the third season, Vivek judged the show with Huma Qureshi and Omung Kumar. The hosts were Shantanu Maheshwari and Vighnesh Pande.

Comedy returns and South Indian film work, 2016 to 2019

In 2016, Vivek returned to the Masti series with Great Grand Masti. He worked with Riteish Deshmukh, Aftab Shivdasani, and Urvashi Rautela.

In 2017, he acted in Bank Chor with Riteish Deshmukh and Rhea Chakraborty.

The same year, he made his Tamil film appearance in Vivegam. He played Aryan Singha and worked with Ajith Kumar, Kajal Aggarwal, and Akshara Haasan.

In 2019, he appeared in the Telugu film Vinaya Vidheya Rama with Ram Charan and Kiara Advani.

He also acted in the Malayalam film Lucifer with Mohanlal, Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas, and Prithviraj Sukumaran.

The same year, he worked in the Kannada film Rustum with Shiva Rajkumar and Shraddha Srinath.

In 2019, he also played the lead role in PM Narendra Modi. He portrayed Narendra Modi in the biographical film and was also credited as a screenwriter.

OTT career and web series, 2017 to 2024

Vivek became active on OTT with Inside Edge. He played Vikrant Dhawan in the sports drama series. His co-stars included Richa Chadha, Angad Bedi, Tanuj Virwani, Sayani Gupta, Siddhant Chaturvedi, and Aamir Bashir.

In 2022, he appeared in the web series Dharavi Bank. He played JCP Jayant Gavaskar. His co-stars included Suniel Shetty, Sonali Kulkarni, Luke Kenny, Samiksha Bhatnagar, and Freddy Daruwala.

In 2024, Vivek appeared in Rohit Shetty’s series Indian Police Force. He played Vikram Bakshi. His co-stars included Sidharth Malhotra and Shilpa Shetty Kundra. The series was released on Prime Video.

Recent films and later roles, 2022 to 2025

In 2022, Vivek acted in the short film Verses of War. He played Major Sunil Bhatia.

The same year, he appeared in the Malayalam film Kaduva with Prithviraj Sukumaran and Samyuktha Menon. He played Joseph Chandy in the film.

He was also connected with Khudiram Bose, where he played Narendra Kumar Basu.

In 2025, Vivek appeared in Kesari Veer. The film starred Sooraj Pancholi, Suniel Shetty, Vivek Oberoi, and Akanksha Sharma.

The same year, he returned to the comedy series with Mastiii 4. He worked again with Riteish Deshmukh and Aftab Shivdasani. Tusshar Kapoor was also part of the film’s cast. The film was released in theatres on 21 November 2025.

Business career and entrepreneurial work

Vivek Oberoi is also active as a businessman and entrepreneur. He is Co-Founder and Managing Director of BNW Developments, a UAE-based luxury real estate company.

BNW Developments is backed by Ankur Aggarwal and Vivek Anand Oberoi, and reports say the company planned real estate and infrastructure projects worth around ₹20,000 crore.

He is also connected with Solitario, a lab-grown diamond brand. Vivek Oberoi is a co-founder of Solitario Lab Grown Diamonds.

Solitario raised USD 3.6 million in pre-IPO funding in 2025. Vivek also leads investments through a wider business portfolio.

Forbes Councils describes its investment areas as edtech, fintech, agritech, media and entertainment, real estate, and sustainable luxury.

This business work has become an important part of his public image, along with acting.

Upcoming projects, 2026 to 2027

Vivek Oberoi’s pipeline is arguably the busiest and most diverse stretch of his entire career, with seven projects either in production or pre-production.

The grandest of them all is Ramayana (2026), where he plays the role of Vidyutjiva, currently in post-production.

Also in 2026, Rowdy Janardhana is in post-production, and he is currently filming Mr & Mrs Grey, adding yet another project to an already packed year.

His most anticipated upcoming release is Spirit (2027), directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the visionary behind Arjun Reddy, Kabir Singh, and Animal starring alongside Prabhas and Triptii Dimri.

Currently filming, the film is set for a worldwide theatrical release on March 5, 2027, and Vivek’s striking first-look poster, released in February 2026, has already sent fans into a frenzy.

In pre-production, he is attached to Sher and the eagerly awaited Khal Nayak 2, where he plays the role of Shera, a film that carries enormous nostalgic weight as the sequel to the iconic 1993 Subhash Ghai classic.

Rounding out his upcoming slate is Black Currency: The Fake Currency Truth Unfolds, which has already completed production.

On the recently released front, he appeared in the TV series Desi Bling (2026, 7 episodes), Rosie: The Saffron Chapter (2026), and Mastiii 4 (2025) as Meet.

Vivek Oberoi Awards and Achievement

Vivek Oberoi has received several awards and nominations for his work in Hindi films, South Indian films, television, and OTT series.

His awards list includes Filmfare Awards, IIFA Awards, Zee Cine Awards, Stardust Awards, Indian Television Academy Awards, Asianet Film Awards, Vanitha Film Awards, and digital awards.

He received major early success for the Company. He later received more recognition for Omkara, Shootout at Lokhandwala, Krrish 3, Lucifer, Inside Edge, and Indian Police Force.

His major wins

Filmfare Awards, 2003: Won Best Male Debut for Company.
Filmfare Awards, 2003: Won Best Supporting Actor for Company.
Zee Cine Awards, 2003: Won Best Male Debut for Company.
Zee Cine Awards, 2003: Won Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Company.
Stardust Awards, 2003: Won Superstar of Tomorrow, Male for Company and Road.
Stardust Awards, 2005: Won Best Supporting Actor for Yuva.
Bollywood Awards, 2007: Won Best Supporting Actor for Omkara.
IIFA Awards, 2008: Won Best Performance in a Negative Role for Shootout at Lokhandwala.
IIFA Awards, 2010: Won Green Globe Award.
Indian Television Academy Awards, 2017: Won Best Actor, Web Series for Inside Edge.
Zee Rishtey Awards, 2017: Won Favourite TV Judge for India’s Best Dramebaaz. The award was shared with Sonali Bendre and Sajid Khan.
Asianet Film Awards, 2020: Won Best Performance by an Actor in a Negative Role for Lucifer.
Vanitha Film Awards, 2020: Won Best Villain for Lucifer.
IWM Digital Awards, 2024: Won Most Popular Supporting Actor in a Web Series for Indian Police Force.
Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards, 2025: Won Best Supporting Actor in a Web Series for Indian Police Force.

His key nominations

Filmfare Awards, 2003: Nominated Best Actor for Saathiya.
Bollywood Awards, 2003: Nominated Best Actor for Saathiya.
Sansui Viewer’s Choice Awards, 2003: Nominated Best Actor for Saathiya.
Filmfare Awards, 2008: Nominated Best Villain for Shootout at Lokhandwala.
Zee Cine Awards, 2008: Nominated Best Performance by an Actor in a Negative Role for Shootout at Lokhandwala.
Screen Awards, 2008: Nominated Best Performance by an Actor in a Negative Role for Shootout at Lokhandwala.
Screen Awards, 2011: Nominated Best Actor and Best Actor in a Negative Role for Rakht Charitra.
Filmfare Awards, 2014: Nominated Best Supporting Actor for Krrish 3.
IIFA Awards, 2014: Nominated Best Performance in a Negative Role for Krrish 3.
Zee Cine Awards, 2014: Nominated Best Actor in a Negative Role for Krrish 3.
Screen Awards, 2014: Nominated Best Performance by an Actor in a Negative Role for Krrish 3.
Filmfare Awards South, 2018: Nominated Best Supporting Actor, Tamil for Vivegam.
SIIMA Awards, 2018: Nominated Best Performance by an Actor in a Negative Role, Tamil for Vivegam.
SIIMA Awards, 2020: Nominated Best Performance by an Actor in a Negative Role, Telugu for Vinaya Vidheya Rama.
SIIMA Awards, 2020: Nominated Best Performance by an Actor in a Negative Role, Malayalam for Lucifer.

Vivek Oberoi Controversies

Vivek Oberoi has faced a few public controversies during his career, mainly linked to his personal life, public statements, social media activity, and business matters reported in the media.

2003 (Salman Khan press conference controversy): Reports say Vivek Oberoi held a press conference in 2003 and accused Salman Khan of threatening him. The issue was widely linked to Vivek’s reported relationship with Aishwarya Rai at that time. The press conference became one of the most discussed Bollywood controversies of that period. In later interviews, Vivek said the incident affected his career and personal life, but he also said he had moved on from that phase.

2019 (Aishwarya Rai meme controversy and apology): Vivek Oberoi faced criticism in 2019 after sharing a meme related to exit polls that used images of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Salman Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, and Aaradhya Bachchan. The post was called offensive by many people online. The National Commission for Women issued him a notice. Vivek later deleted the post and apologised, saying that if even one woman was offended, it called for action.

2023 (Business fraud complaint): In 2023, Vivek Oberoi and his wife Priyanka Alva Oberoi filed a fraud complaint through their representative against some business partners. Reports said Vivek alleged that he was cheated of about ₹1.55 crore in an event and film production business matter. This was reported as a complaint filed by Vivek, not as a case against him.

Vivek Oberoi Net Worth

Vivek Oberoi’s net worth is approximately ₹1,200 crore($145 million), and he charges approximately ₹3 crore per movie.

Net Worth in Dollars (Approx.)	₹1,200 crore($145 million)
Salary (Approx.)	₹3 crore ($315,000)

Vivek Oberoi Height, Weight & Physical Stats

The following are the physical appearances of Vivek Oberoi.

Height	In centimetres: 179 cm In meters: 1.79 m In feet & inches: 5′ 10½″ inches
Weight	In kg: 72 kg In lbs: 158 lbs
Body Measurements	42-34-14 inches
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Dark Brown

Interesting Facts About Vivek Oberoi

Vivek Oberoi is linked with Project DEVI for underprivileged girls in Vrindavan.
Project DEVI began on 16 September 2009.
Project DEVI is linked with The Yashodhara Oberoi Foundation.
Vivek adopted the tsunami-hit Devanampattinam village after the 2004 tsunami.
He has been named on the Forbes 40 Under 40 Heroes of Philanthropy.
Vivek is a co-founder of Solitario Lab Grown Diamonds.
Solitario raised USD 3.6 million in pre-IPO funding in 2025.
He is Co-Founder and Managing Director of BNW Developments.
His business interests include real estate, diamonds, edtech, fintech, agritech, and media.
He has spoken publicly about cancer care and girls’ education.