Vivek Oberoi recalls his initial struggles in Bollywood

Actor-turned-businessman Vivek Oberoi made his Bollywood debut with Ram Gopal Varma's 2002 film Company. Vivek Oberoi's father Suresh Oberoi was ready to launch him in his film. However, the actor left the film as he wanted to be launched due to his merit. Although Vivek Oberoi made a successful debut in Company, he was initially rejected for the film. Meanwhile, Vivek Oberoi told in an interview about getting his first film.

Vivek Oberoi spoke about Ram Gopal Varma

In fact, Vivek Oberoi said during his recent conversation, "I went to meet Mr. Varma, he saw my pictures and rejected me straight away. He said I look talented but I am too polished and educated, so I am not fit for this slumdog, Chandu. I just asked him to meet me once and he said why, I know you will not fit for this role". However, Ram Gopal Varma decided to give Vivek another chance. 

Vivek Oberoi shares his thoughts

Along with this Vivek Oberoi recalled, "He was travelling for three weeks, so he said he would meet me after that. From his office I didn't go home, I went straight to a nearby slum, took a room there, paid the rent and started living in it. I stayed there for 3 weeks and bought one of those Dictaphones and I kept recording the conversations of the boys there. I started understanding the nuances, etc. I called a struggling photographer to help a struggling actor and take some pictures. I told him that if I succeeded, he would shoot the picture that would appear on my first cover. Finally I got a chance to meet Mr. Verma. I reached there dressed up in character, hoping he would audition me". 

Vivek Oberoi said this

Vivek Oberoi further added, "I wore chappals, ill-fitting pants, torn banyan and walked in. At the door, I lit a beedi and opened the door. I walked in with swag, pulled up a chair and sat down. I stared at him and threw my photographs on his desk so he could see them. Then he got up and told me I was doing this film. I was very scared thinking he was testing me. I refused to give up the role. He then asked me to stop smoking in his office. It was my dream to work with Mr. Verma. Satya was one of my favourites. He was a great filmmaker, so it was a dream to be a part of the company." 

Vivek Oberoi's work front 

Meanwhile, on the work front, Vivek Oberoi was last seen in Rohit Shetty's Indian Police Force. He will soon be seen in Masti 4.

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