Bollywood's dark side: Vivek Oberoi reveals 'real hell'

Vivek Oberoi recently shared that he endured significant professional hardship, describing the experience as "real hell." He revealed that after taking a stand on perceived wrongs, he faced intense bullying from a powerful lobby within Bollywood. This resulted in him becoming persona non grata, with film projects he had signed being abruptly canceled.

Those who initially supported Oberoi for ethical reasons faced severe repercussions. He recounted that filmmakers who stood by him received calls from gangsters, threatening them if they continued to work with Oberoi. These threats, which mentioned harm to their lives and families, ultimately led these individuals to pull out of collaborations.

The actor's struggles gained attention when he recounted receiving underworld threats in 2024, following a public feud with influential figures in the industry. This period was reportedly linked to his past relationship with Aishwarya Rai and a subsequent public dispute involving Salman Khan.