Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Vivek Oberoi’s Adopted Daughter Survives Cancer, Signs First Nepali Film
Vivek Oberoi adopted Sahara Shah when she was two-and-a-half years old.
Sahara had cancer and received support for her treatment and education.
She is now 22 and cancer-free.
She also completed training to become a pilot.
At an event in Mumbai, Sahara said she wanted to act in a Nepali movie.
Some reports say she signed the movie, while her quoted words say she had not signed it yet.
She asked Vivek for his blessing because he supported her dreams.
Vivek cried with pride, hugged her and wished her success.
Sahara Shah, adopted by Vivek Oberoi at two-and-a-half, is now 22 and cancer-free.
Sahara completed aviation training and is expected to become a commercial pilot.
At a Cancer Patients Aid Association event in Mumbai, she announced plans for a lead role in a Nepali film.
Reports differ on whether Sahara had already signed the film or was seeking Oberoi’s blessing before signing it.
Oberoi became emotional, hugged Sahara, unveiled the film poster and urged her to help others after achieving success.
- Who
- Actor Vivek Oberoi and his adopted daughter Sahara Shah.
- What
- Sahara, a cancer survivor trained in aviation, announced a lead role in her first Nepali film, although reports differ on whether she had formally signed it.
- When
- The announcement took place on a Tuesday; Oberoi’s 50th birthday is September 3.
- Where
- At the Cancer Patients Aid Association’s Cancer Rose Day event in Mumbai.
- Why
- Sahara wanted Oberoi’s blessing to pursue acting and credited his long-term support with helping her achieve her ambitions.
- Sahara Shah
- Adopted by Vivek Oberoi at two-and-a-half years old; now 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; reports differ on whether she has formally signed it
- Event
- Cancer Rose Day event hosted by the Cancer Patients Aid Association in Mumbai
- Oberoi’s pledge
- The reports state that Oberoi adopted 50 more children battling cancer and pledged to support their full treatment
