Actor, Entrepreneur, and Philanthropist
Vivek Anand Oberoi, born September 3, 1976, in Hyderabad, is a multifaceted Indian actor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Son of veteran actor Suresh Oberoi, Vivek studied at Mayo College before earning a master's degree in film acting from New York University. His Bollywood debut in "Company" (2002) earned him Filmfare Awards for Best Male Debut and Best Supporting Actor, followed by acclaimed performances in "Saathiya," "Omkara," and commercial successes like "Krrish 3."
Beyond acting, Oberoi has demonstrated exceptional entrepreneurial acumen with a diverse business portfolio spanning real estate and social impact ventures. According to Forbes India, his net worth stands at approximately ₹1,200 crore, with over half derived from business rather than films. Starting as a door-to-door salesman at age 10, he raised $3 million for his first company at 19. His philanthropic contributions earned him recognition among the top 40 global philanthropists and the Rotary International Good Samaritan Award for helping rebuild tsunami-damaged villages.