Actor Vivek Oberoi, who has seen both highs and lows in his two-decade career, is currently in what he calls a “great phase,” with several major projects in hand. He will soon be seen in Mastii 4, plays Vibhishan in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana, and has also joined Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s upcoming film Spirit.

“They say the universe works on vibrations and how you feel,” Vivek shares, adding, “When you’re at ease with yourself, not desperate or stressed about your career, things fall into place. I’m relaxed, listening to a lot of scripts, and lucky to choose projects purely out of passion, not compulsion.”

Calling Ramayana “India’s answer to Hollywood epics,” Vivek reveals that he has donated his fee from the film to a cause close to his heart. “I told Namit that I don’t want a penny for this. I want to donate it to a cause I believe in: helping kids with cancer,” he says.

As for Mastiii 4, the actor describes it as a nostalgic reunion. “It’s been 21 years since the first film, and the chemistry with Riteish Deshmukh, Aftab Shivdasani, and Milap Milan Zaveri, who’s directing this one, is still amazing,” he smiles.