Actor Vivek Oberoi shares the emotional story of losing his first love at 17 and how it shaped his life and perspective.
December 26, 2024: Actor Vivek Oberoi recently opened up about one of the most traumatic experiences of his life—losing his childhood sweetheart to cancer at the tender age of 17. In an emotional interview with MensXP, Vivek shared how the tragedy left him shattered and deeply affected his outlook on life and love.
A Love Story Cut Short
Vivek reminisced about his first relationship, which began in their teenage years. “I thought, ‘This is it. She’s the one.’ I envisioned us going to college together, getting married, and having kids. I had my life planned out in my mind,” he shared.
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However, their fairytale love story took a tragic turn when his girlfriend fell sick. Vivek recounted the painful memory: “When I couldn’t reach her or her family, I called her cousin, who told me she was in the hospital. I rushed there. We had been in a relationship for 5–6 years, and she was the girl of my dreams. Then, I found out she was in the final stage of acute lymphoblastic leukemia. It was a complete shock. Despite everything we tried, she passed away within two months. I was broken and shattered.”
Grieving and Healing
The loss deeply impacted the young actor. Vivek admitted that for a long time after her passing, he would “see her in random people walking by.” He struggled to accept that she was gone, and the grief weighed heavily on him. However, Vivek found solace and purpose later in life when he started working with children battling cancer.
“It was through helping others who were going through similar battles that I started to heal. I realized that my pain could be transformed into something meaningful,” he added.
Career and Personal Growth
Born to veteran actor Suresh Oberoi, Vivek rose to fame with his debut in Ram Gopal Varma’s ‘Company’ (2002). He went on to star in popular films like ‘Masti’ and ‘Dum’, becoming one of Bollywood’s most promising actors.
However, his career faced challenges in the mid-2000s. In recent years, Vivek has found success in the OTT space, with notable performances in Rohit Shetty’s ‘Indian Police Force’ and other streaming projects.
Beyond acting, Vivek has also established himself as a successful entrepreneur, investing in real estate and other industries, making him one of India’s wealthiest actors.
Turning Pain Into Purpose
Vivek’s journey from personal heartbreak to professional success is both inspiring and heartwarming. His advocacy for cancer awareness and his commitment to helping children battling the disease reflect his resilience and compassion.
“It took me a long time to find peace, but I believe that my childhood sweetheart’s memory lives on in the work I do for cancer patients,” Vivek concluded.
As Vivek continues to shine both on and off the screen, his story serves as a reminder of the power of love, loss, and resilience in shaping one’s life.
Stay tuned for more inspiring stories from Bollywood’s brightest stars.
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