Vivek Oberoi Quit Bollywood Due To A Serious On-Set Accident? Actor Clears The Air

Vivek Oberoi needs no introduction. The actor who won the hearts of millions with his performance in films like Company, Saathiya, Shootout at Lokhandwala, Omkara and more has been seen in lesser projects over the years. His absence from the entertainment world led to many speculating the cause, with some believing he stepped back owing to an on-set accident. Now, after years of speculation, Vivek has finally addressed the rumours.

On Tuesday, Vivek issued a statement addressing the speculation. For the unversed, the injury in question in one the actor sustained while shooting for the film Yuva (2004).

Vivek Oberoi Clears The Air On Quitting Bollywood Due To An On-Set Accident

In his statement, Vivek Oberoi beings by saying, “Recently, there has been some discussion suggesting that an accident on set affected my ability to perform physically demanding roles, implying that it led to me leaving the industry.” Talking about the accident, he continues, “The accident was serious. I sustained multiple fractures and underwent surgery, which included the insertion of an 18-inch titanium rod in my leg. Recovering from it was challenging, both physically and mentally.”

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Thanking his doctors for aiding in a speedy recovery, he added, “But thanks to Dr Ali Irani, former physiotherapist for the Indian Cricket Team and Head of Physiotherapy at Nanavati Hospital, and his team, I was able to regain full mobility in about three months. Their skill, guidance, and support made it possible for me to get back on my feet, dance, and perform demanding action sequences so soon after such a major injury. They did a fantastic job, for which I remain deeply grateful.”

Calling the on-set accident a ‘blip’ in his career, Vivek Oberoi went on to list the films he worked on after the incident. He said, “Looking back, the accident was but a blip in what continues to be a fulfilling career, one that would not have been possible without the extraordinary care, guidance, and expertise of Dr Irani and his team. It is because of him that I was able to seamlessly perform some of my most challenging roles, like Omkara (2006), Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007), Mission Istanbul (2008), Prince (2010), Krrish 3 (2013), and many more, pushing the envelope in the craft I love without compromise.”

Vivek’s Upcoming Projects

On the work front, Vivek Oberoi was last seen in Milap Zaveri’s Mastii 4. The film starred the film’s original lead actors – Vivek, Riteish Deshmukh, and Aftab Shivdasani. The film failed to impress the audience at the box office. He will soon feature as a pivotal character in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit. Starring Prabhas, Triptii Dimri and Prakash Raj, the film is currently in production. Its first look – featuring Prabhas and Triptii, was released on January 1.

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