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Vivek Oberoi’s Adopted Daughter Survives Cancer, Signs Film
Vivek Oberoi adopted a young girl named Sahara when she was two-and-a-half years old.
Sahara had cancer and received treatment with his support.
She is now 22 and cancer-free.
She also completed training to become a pilot.
At an event in Mumbai, Sahara announced that she wants to act in a Nepali movie.
She thanked Vivek for helping her dream big.
Vivek cried with happiness and hugged her.
He told her to succeed and help other people when she can.
Sahara Shah, adopted by Vivek Oberoi at age two-and-a-half, is now 22 and cancer-free.
Sahara completed aviation training and is expected to become a commercial pilot soon.
At a Cancer Patients Aid Association event in Mumbai, she announced plans to act in a Nepali film.
Sahara credited Oberoi with supporting her treatment, education, training, and ambitions while growing up.
Oberai became emotional as Sahara signed her first film and unveiled its poster, although her remarks also said she had not yet signed it.
- Who
- Actor Vivek Oberoi and his adopted daughter Sahara Shah.
- What
- Sahara, a cancer survivor, announced her acting debut and signed or prepared to sign her first Nepali film.
- Where
- At a Cancer Patients Aid Association Cancer Rose Day event in Mumbai.
- When
- The announcement was made on Tuesday; Oberoi’s 50th birthday is September 3.
- Why
- Sahara wanted to pursue acting with Oberoi’s blessing and credited his long-term support for making her ambitions possible.
Key facts
- Daughter
- Sahara Shah, adopted by Vivek Oberoi at two-and-a-half years old
- Age
- 22
- Health
- Cancer-free after treatment
- Aviation
- Completed aviation training and is expected to become a commercial pilot
- Film
- A Nepali film in which Sahara is set to play the lead
- Support organization
- Cancer Patients Aid Association, based in Mumbai
- Additional pledge
- Oberoi pledged support for the full treatment of 50 more children battling cancer on his 50th birthday
Quotes
Vivek Oberoi
Actor and Sahara Shah’s adoptive father
“I can’t tell you how happy I am. I’m crying with pride. I saw this two-and-a-half year old girl with red eyes and a pale face undergoing chemotherapy while fighting cancer. I saw the fight in her. The way she held my finger, I knew she would win.”
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“I’m playing a lead actress in a film. It’s a Nepali film. I haven’t signed yet. I wanted to take your blessing. You’ve been a huge part of my life, and I always wanted to follow in your footsteps.”
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