Archive · 27 Sep 2025
Vivek Oberoi Recalls Bollywood Boycott After 2003 Controversy
Vivek Oberoi, a Bollywood actor, shared his story about a difficult time in 2003.
After a press conference, he was essentially shut out of the industry.
He lost roles and faced threats.
This led to depression.
He talks about his mother's sadness and the impact on his family.
Oberoi now looks back with a sense of detachment, focusing on the future.
He is returning in Masti 4.
Vivek Oberoi discussed the backlash following a 2003 controversy.
He faced boycotts and was removed from film projects.
Oberoi shared the emotional toll on his family, including his mother's distress.
He admitted to experiencing depression.
Oberoi is set to appear in Masti 4.
- Who
- Vivek Oberoi
- What
- Recounted the impact of a 2003 controversy on his career and personal life.
- When
- 2003, (recent interview)
- Where
- Interview with Prakhar Gupta
- Why
- To discuss career setbacks and the resulting impact.
Vivek Oberoi's Perspective
General Industry View
Public Perception
Vivek Oberoi's Perspective
Views himself as having been unjustly ostracized for speaking out.
General Industry View
Implied to be a reaction to the 2003 press conference.
- Actor
- Vivek Oberoi
- Controversy
- 2003 Press Conference
- Allegation
- Threats from Salman Khan
- Impact
- Career Boycott and Depression
- Upcoming Project
- Masti 4 (2025)
Sources
Vivek Oberoi was ‘thrown out of the films, boycotted’ after he spoke up against Salman Khan: ‘Threatening calls to me, my sister, parents’
Vivek Oberoi Was 'Thrown Out Of Films' After He Spoke Against Salman Khan: 'I Went Into Depression'
Vivek Oberoi lost ‘childhood sweetheart’ to blood cancer at 18, dreamed of marrying her: ‘We fell in love at 13, thought of having kids’
Vivek Oberoi Recalls Being ‘Boycotted’, Struggling With Depression: No One Was Ready To Work With Me
