Showing posts with label Vivek Oberoi children. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Vivek Oberoi children. Show all posts
People say it’s the new normal, but I find there is nothing ‘normal’ about it-Vivek Oberoi
8:31 AM
Vivek Anand Oberoi shares challenges of shooting amid Coronavirus and why he is most worried about the third wave
Rishabh Suri (HINDUSTAN TIMES; August 31, 2021)
Actor Vivek Anand Oberoi might have already taken his Coronavirus vaccination, but he admits that the fear of the virus is still there. Hence, shooting amid the pandemic, along with several others on a film set, can, at times, be daunting.
But as they say, the show must go on. The actor, too, has been working and even went for outdoor shoot in Jaipur. Ask him how does it feel coming back to his family after being exposed to the outside world, he says, “Even though I take whatever precautions I can, at the end of the day, you still have a lingering doubt at the back of the head that, ‘I’m going back home’, especially with the talk of the third wave.”
A father to two kids — Vivaan (8) and Ameyaa (6) — Oberoi, 44, is all the more worried with speculation that the third wave might attack children more than adults. “All these talks about kids… mine are so attached to me and so young. Even if I’m out for days, whenever I come back, they come running to hug me. I’ve to stop them and say, ‘Hold on, I have to go, take a shower, steam’, and then sit down,” rues the dotting father.
The actor, who was last seen in Kannada film, Rustum (2019), and has season 3 of Inside Edge lined up, feels terming the current scenario ‘new normal’ doesn’t really cut the fear. Elaborating his point, he says, “This all is very unnatural. People say it’s the new normal, but I find there is nothing ‘normal’ about it. But what is a great relief is to actually take off the mask and act in front of the camera. That’s something we actors love to do.”
Four years ago, people said, India mein koi bhi content phone pe dekhne ke liye paisa nahi dega-Vivek Oberoi
8:07 AM
Onkar Kulkarni (BOMBAY TIMES; August 4, 2021)
While Vivek Anand Oberoi has several projects in the pipeline, many of his ventures were put on hold due to the second wave of the pandemic. Among the first Bollywood actors to venture into the web space, he says that this medium has been a boon during this tough phase. But at the same time, he hopes that the glorious times of watching a film in the theatres will reign again. Excerpts from the chat:
The year 2021 was supposed to be a busy one for you as you turned producer last year. During the unlock mode in 2020, you even began shooting for your production venture. Did all the uncertainly around the movie business take a toll on you?
I was looking forward to this year. Who knew it would turn out to be like this! Actors like us, who started work between the first and the second wave of the Coronavirus, are badly stuck. When you start a project, you commit money, dates and resources, and when shooting gets stuck, the budget goes for a toss. So all we could do was surrender to the situation. Honestly, the excitement about turning producer with these projects has faded away. There were too many false starts that happened due to lockdown, ki film iss week shoot karenge, nahi next week shoot karenge. Aise karte karte bahut time beet gaya. Now I feel, jab hona hai tab hoga. So, I am focusing on more important things right now, like humanitarian work.
You were one of the first mainstream Bollywood actors who took the digital route. In 2017, you became part of a web series that was a sports drama. Today, there are so many actors from Bollywood who have taken a plunge into web shows. How do you look at this transition?
When I was offered this show (Inside Edge) back then, I was advised not to do it. They said it would be a wrong move. Four years ago, people said, India mein koi bhi content phone pe dekhne ke liye paisa nahi dega. But today, you see youngsters subscribing to not one, but multiple streaming platforms. The landscape has shifted dramatically. And I am happy that I gave a nod to that web show. In fact, during this lockdown, I went through several scripts and have greenlit two more web projects. You know, it would’ve probably taken 10 years to adapt to this new medium, but COVID accelerated its growth 10 times. Before the pandemic, people went to a film theatre in groups, watched a movie and then discussed it over lunch or dinner. Today, people are watching content online and discussing it simultaneously on social media. That’s the power of the internet. I am just worried that if it continues for long, then the habit of going to theatres will be broken. I hope the habit of watching films in theatres doesn’t break.
Is there a hint of fear in you as an actor and a producer about people getting accustomed to consuming content within the confines of their homes?
Yes, there is! If that happens, it will be the demise of the whole movie-going experience. It will be extremely heartbreaking if it happens in our times. This has been such a glorious ride. So many of us have memories of watching iconic movies in cinema halls. The whole experience of community viewing, the surround sound and the big screen experience is etched in our hearts. The only silver lining is that while things came to a halt during the pandemic, the OTT platforms kept the fire burning. The content kept rolling because of the medium. The other good thing that happened is that it democratised the content. If you had a sensible, sensitive film, but it lacked the masala and commercial element, it would have faced a hard time in the traditional form of theatrical release and exhibition. It would get an extremely poor number of screens opposite a big Bollywood film. But with OTT, you have a variety of films out there to pick from.
A part from reading scripts and planning your production ventures, how did you get past the recent phase of lockdown?
I spent a lot of time with my kids, which has made me feel extremely close to them. It’s a different level of bonding as I got time to be involved in everything from their online schooling and doing assignments with them to playing with them and putting them to bed. Last year, during the complete lockdown, when we didn’t have the staff with us, my wife (Priyanka) and I distributed the work amongst us. Being a morning person, I would take care of the duties in the day, and she would be active during the night. We took turns in the kitchen, too. I had to learn to cook breakfast.
These days, I wake up early, do meditation, pray and then wake up my kids. My favourite thing is putting my kids to bed at night. It feels so good curling into the bed with them in their room. Both sleep on either side and test my storytelling skills. Vivaan wants to hear something that has action and adventure, while Ameyaa wants to hear something magical. I end up creating crazy convoluted stories and it is fun to see their reactions and expressions. Seeing them fall asleep in your arms is the most beautiful feeling for a father.
With my daughter, the family is complete-Vivek Oberoi
7:41 AM
Vivek Oberoi welcomes his second child, a baby girl, yesterday in Bangalore
Sanyukta Iyer (MUMBAI MIRROR; April 22, 2015)
Vivek Oberoi and wife Priyanka Alva welcomed their second child, a girl, into the world at around 12 noon on Tuesday. Their son, two-and-a-half-year-old Vivaan Veer, was by his mother's side at the Bengaluru hospital, along with his paternal grandparents, Suresh and Yashodhara Oberoi and maternal grandmother, Nandini Alva.
"Now, my family is complete," a delighted Vivek told Mirror from Bangalore. "Daughters are special and Priyanka and I are incredibly happy that it's a girl. I have once again experienced the joy of holding your newborn and realised that there is no greater feeling," added the 38-year-old actor.
The couple has been waiting for their second child since the first week of April. But she took her time coming. The Oberois flew down to Bangalore at the end of March in anticipation of the arrival but multiple complications made it an ardous proccess for Priyanka, the daughter of late Karnataka politician Jeevaraj Alva.
Vivek who returned from his trip to Germany on April 19, just in time for the birth, admits that the delivery was delayed by two weeks.
"Finally, my daughter was born on the auspicious day of Akshay Tritiya, I couldn't be happier," he exulted. "Both the mother and daughter are healthy and well."
Proud grandfather Suresh Oberoi added, "Wishes are flowing in for the newborn and we are truly grateful." When asked whether they have picked a name, the new dad exclaimed, "Not yet, darling. She's only a day old!"
Vivek Oberoi's wife Priyanka is pregnant with their second child
7:47 AM
Hiren Kotwani (BOMBAY TIMES; November 18, 2014)
It seems like there's really
good news for Vivek Oberoi. He and his wife Priyanka who have a
one-and-a-half-year-old son, Vivaan Veer, are expecting their second
child. She is due in April 2015. When contacted, Vivek's father Suresh
Oberoi declined to comment, saying it's a personal matter for Vivek and
Priyanka. Vivek is currently in Srinagar and is scheduled to return
tonight.
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