Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Vivek Oberoi Addresses Career Break Rumors
Vivek Oberoi, a Bollywood actor, recently spoke about rumors that he took a long break from acting because of an accident.
He said that in 2004, while shooting for a movie called Yuva, he had a serious accident that caused multiple fractures in his leg.
He had to have surgery where doctors put an 18-inch titanium rod in his leg.
Many people thought this injury made him stop acting, but Vivek said that with the help of his doctors and physiotherapists, he was able to recover fully in just three months.
He even went on to act in many more movies that required a lot of physical work, like dancing and action scenes.
Vivek is grateful to his medical team for helping him get back to acting so quickly.
He recently acted in a movie called Mastii 4.
Vivek Oberoi addressed rumors about his career break, clarifying that a 2004 accident did not end his acting career.
The accident occurred while shooting for the film Yuva, resulting in multiple fractures and the insertion of an 18-inch titanium rod in his leg.
Vivek credited his quick recovery to the expertise of Dr. Ali Irani and his team at Nanavati Hospital.
He returned to acting within three months and performed in physically demanding roles in films like Omkara, Shootout at Lokhandwala, and Krrish 3.
Vivek's recent film is Mastii 4, which also stars Riteish Deshmukh and Aftab Shivdasani.
- Who
- Vivek Oberoi
- What
- Addressed rumors about his career break
- When
- Recently, with reference to a 2004 incident
- Where
- Not specified, but likely in India
- Why
- To clarify misconceptions about his career break and injury
- Actor
- Vivek Oberoi
- Incident Year
- 2004
- Film During Incident
- Yuva
- Injury Details
- Multiple fractures, 18-inch titanium rod in leg
- Recovery Time
- Three months
- Recent Film
- Mastii 4
- Physiotherapist
- Dr. Ali Irani