Actor Vivek Oberoi Achieves Financial Freedom Through Business Ventures
Mumbai, India - Actor Vivek Oberoi has been open about the importance of having a strong financial foundation in order to pursue his passion for acting without any constraints. With successful business ventures across various sectors like real estate, jewelry, and technology under his belt, Oberoi has been able to focus on stories that resonate with him and has secured a lucrative project slate.
Oberoi is set to begin shooting "Masti 4" alongside Riteish Deshmukh and Aftab Shivdasani early next year, while he will soon join forces with Tiger Shroff for an action thriller. The actor has also wrapped up filming for Vishal Ranjan Mishra's action thriller "Grey" opposite Nithya Menon.
The actor credits his father, filmmaker Suresh Oberoi, for instilling the importance of financial independence from an early age. "He wanted us to be independent. During summer holidays, he would say, 'Two months of holidays, the second month will be luxury, where we will go somewhere, travel, and the first month would be about work'."
Oberoi's entrepreneurial ventures have not only boosted his net worth but also given him the freedom to pursue acting projects that truly excite him. He says, "Acting is my passion and business is the enabler. It has got me to a point where I can pursue my passion purely. There's no compulsion to do something that I'm not enjoying or bow to a lobby or do any of that."
The actor reveals that he is currently focusing on expanding his diamond company, Solitario, which has around 18 stores across the country. He attributes this success to word-of-mouth, particularly when Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted an Indian lab-grown diamond to US President Joe Biden.
Oberoi emphasized the importance of economic independence and shared a story of how he used to sell products door-to-door at his father's behest. "He would make me write a diary, stating, 'This is my cost, this is what I owe Dad, and this is what I can sell for'. He would give me minimum targets."
Currently, working with talented actors like Nithya Menon in "Grey" has been an unforgettable experience for the actor. He says that when you work with skilled actors, it just ups your game, and he's excited to see how this collaboration will shape his performance.
Oberoi is known to have delivered successful performances in films such as "Company", "Saathiya", "Dum" and "Yuva". Now, with the support of his business ventures, the actor feels privileged to enjoy life at his own pace. He believes that financial security has given him the freedom to do things that bring him joy and excite him.
When asked about the advice he would give to aspiring actors, Oberoi emphasizes the importance of achieving economic independence. "Money can buy you your freedom, it can create a sense of peace and security."