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India.com
23-06-2025
- Business
- India.com
Meet actor, who was a salesman at 10, his father said ‘I am rich, not you', raised Rs 260498977 for his company at 19; He is…
Actor Vivek Oberoi, who made his Bollywood debut with the film Company (2002), has worked in films across various genres. He has been active in the Hindi film industry for the past 23 years and has now also ventured into South Indian cinema. His father, Suresh Oberoi, is a renowned actor himself, yet Vivek had to struggle significantly to make a name for himself in the industry. In a recent interview, Vivek made a major revelation about his personal life. He shared that although his father always guided him as a mentor, he never offered financial help. According to Vivek, he had developed a business mindset as early as the age of 10. Vivek Oberoi turned a businessman at the age of 19 The actor made several revelations during a podcast. He shared, 'He would bring me a product and would ask me to create an entire business plan about how I was going to sell it. I started understanding the nuances of business from the age of 10 because I was going from door to door to sell that stuff.' Inspired by his father's words, Vivek earned 3 million dollars (Rs 260498977) with his first company at the age of 19, but sold the company at 23. The actor added, 'At present, I have taken nine companies to the Indian share market, and I'm now planning to take four more public.' The actor mentioned that his father used to tell him, 'I am a rich man; you are not. You will get there, but you have to do it on your own.' This formative experience laid the groundwork for his future ventures. Vivek Oberoi was not a major hit in films, which is why more than half of his wealth has come from business ventures. According to Forbes India, the Masti fame actor has a net worth of Rs 1,200 crore. On the work front, Vivek was last seen as the lead actor in the film PM Narendra Modi ( 2019), where he portrayed the role of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. More recently, he appeared in the historical action film Kesari Veer, released this year, alongside Suniel Shetty and Sooraj Pancholi.
Mint
22-06-2025
- Business
- Mint
Vivek Oberoi's Net Worth: Bollywood actor credits early stock market exposure for building ₹1,200 crore fortune
Actor Vivek Oberoi, whose acting career didn't went well, has turned himself into a successful businessman by creating a ₹ 1,200 crore biz empire. During a recent interview on Owais Andrabi's Dubai Property Insider podcast, Vivek revealed that his father only played the role of a mentor in his life and never helped him financially. Vivek, son of actor and politician Suresh Oberoi, made his Bollywood debut in 2002 with Ram Gopal Verma's film 'Company', and became a household name with movie 'Saathiya' (2002), directed by Shaad Ali. Talking about how he built such a big empire, Vivek said that his father groomed him regarding economics and business from a very young age. 'He would bring me a product and would ask me to create an entire business plan about how I was going to sell it. I started understanding the nuances of business from the age of 10 because I was going from door to door to sell that stuff.' Vivek further said that his father used to tell him 'I am a rich man; you are not. You will get there, but you have to do it on your own.' He also credited his exposure to the stock market trading and real estate investments during his teenage years for shaping up his entrepreneurial journey. He said: 'I was able to raise $3 million for my first company, and I was only 19, and I made a lot of money for my investors and myself, and I sold the company by the time I was 23. If I hadn't been applying myself for all those years, it never would have been possible. Because I put in that work, now I have been able to take nine companies public on the Indian stock market, and I am planning to take four more.' As of April 2025 Vivek Oberoi has a net worth of ₹ 1200 crore, according to Forbes India. His ventures include BNW Real Estate Developers, a prominent player in the UAE luxury market, and Solitario, a lab-grown diamond brand. Other business ventures in which Vivek has invested include global brand accelerator Impresario Global, a gin brand called Rutland Square Spirits, and vehicle care platform ReadyAssist.
Mint
22-06-2025
- Business
- Mint
Vivek Oberoi's Net Worth: Bollywood actor credits early stock market exposure for building ₹1,200 crore fortune
Actor Vivek Oberoi, whose acting career didn't went well, has turned himself into a successful businessman by creating a ₹ 1,200 crore biz empire. During a recent interview on Owais Andrabi's Dubai Property Insider podcast, Vivek revealed that his father only played the role of a mentor in his life and never helped him financially. Vivek, son of actor and politician Suresh Oberoi, made his Bollywood debut in 2002 with Ram Gopal Verma's film 'Company', and became a household name with movie 'Saathiya' (2002), directed by Shaad Ali. Talking about how he built such a big empire, Vivek said that his father groomed him regarding economics and business from a very young age. 'He would bring me a product and would ask me to create an entire business plan about how I was going to sell it. I started understanding the nuances of business from the age of 10 because I was going from door to door to sell that stuff.' Vivek further said that his father used to tell him 'I am a rich man; you are not. You will get there, but you have to do it on your own.' He also credited his exposure to the stock market trading and real estate investments during his teenage years for shaping up his entrepreneurial journey. He said: 'I was able to raise $3 million for my first company, and I was only 19, and I made a lot of money for my investors and myself, and I sold the company by the time I was 23. If I hadn't been applying myself for all those years, it never would have been possible. Because I put in that work, now I have been able to take nine companies public on the Indian stock market, and I am planning to take four more.' As of April 2025 Vivek Oberoi has a net worth of ₹ 1200 crore, according to Forbes India. His ventures include BNW Real Estate Developers, a prominent player in the UAE luxury market, and Solitario, a lab-grown diamond brand. Other business ventures in which Vivek has invested include global brand accelerator Impresario Global, a gin brand called Rutland Square Spirits, and vehicle care platform ReadyAssist. He relocated to Dubai since the Covid pandemic.
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Here's how Vivek Oberoi built a ₹1,200 crore empire after being told by his father to be independent: 'I'm rich, you're not'
made his debut with 'Company' and is known for movies like 'Saathiya', 'Masti' among others. Apart from being an actor, while he's seen in lesser movies now, the actor has now moved to Dubai and is a full time entrepreneur. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now His net worth stands at Rs 1200 crore. In an interview recently, the actor spoke about what led to the foundation of his empire and how his father Suresh Oberoi taught him to be independent from a young age. During a candid chat on the Dubai Property Insider podcast, actor-turned-entrepreneur offered a rare glimpse into the foundation of his business empire. Reflecting on his formative years, Vivek credited his father for instilling a strong sense of business acumen early on. 'He would bring me a product and would ask me to create an entire business plan about how I was going to sell it,' Vivek recalled. 'I started understanding the nuances of business from the age of 10 because I was going from door to door to sell that stuff.' Vivek revealed that despite coming from a wealthy family, his father was clear about one thing: 'I am a rich man; you are not. You will get there, but you have to do it on your own.' This tough-love approach shaped Vivek's teenage years in ways that set him apart from his peers. While most teens were busy enjoying school life, he was deep-diving into the intricacies of the stock market. 'I was able to raise $3 million for my first company, and I was only 19, and I made a lot of money for my investors and myself, and I sold the company by the time I was 23,' he said. 'If I hadn't been applying myself for all those years, it never would have been possible. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Because I put in that work, now I have been able to take nine companies public on the Indian stock market, and I am planning to take four more.' As per Forbes India, Vivek Oberoi's net worth stood at ₹1,200 crore as of April 2025. His portfolio boasts an eclectic mix of ventures, including BNW Real Estate, Solitario, Impresario Global, Rutland Square Spirits, and ReadyAssist. While many remember him for his breakout role in Ram Gopal Varma's Company (2002) and the romantic hit Saathiya the same year, Vivek has since carved a parallel path as a sharp and self-made businessman.
Indian Express
20-06-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Vivek Oberoi became a crorepati in his teens after father told him he isn't entitled to family money: ‘I'm a rich man, you are not'
In a fickle industry like Bollywood, it is quite common for people to branch out into different side hustles, like investing in real estate or having businesses of their own. Not having all your eggs in the same basket makes economical sense, and actor Vivek Oberoi is someone who understood this very early in life. Son of actor and politician Suresh Oberoi, Vivek definitely had a strong foundation upon which to build, but during a recent interview, he revealed that his father only played the role of a mentor in his life and never helped him financially. While making an appearance on the Dubai Property Insider podcast, Vivek pulled back the curtains regarding his business ventures and explained how he built such a big empire. He mentioned that his father groomed him regarding economics and business from a very young age. 'He would bring me a product and would ask me to create an entire business plan about how I was going to sell it. I started understanding the nuances of business from the age of 10 because I was going from door to door to sell that stuff,' he said. ALSO READ: 'You don't realise you're in a desert, right': Take a tour of Vivek Oberoi's greenery-filled home in Dubai Vivek added that his father used to tell him, 'I am a rich man; you are not. You will get there, but you have to do it on your own.' Vivek went on to talk about how his teenage years were very different from most of his friends. While most kids his age were enjoying their school life, Vivek was trying to understand the stock market. He said, 'I was able to raise $3 million for my first company, and I was only 19, and I made a lot of money for my investors and myself, and I sold the company by the time I was 23. If I hadn't been applying myself for all those years, it never would have been possible. Because I put in that work, now I have been able to take nine companies public on the Indian stock market, and I am planning to take four more.' According to Forbes India, as of April 2025, Oberoi has a net worth of Rs 1200 crore. Some of the ventures he owns and has invested in include BNW Real Estate, Solitario, Impresario Global, Rutland Square Spirits, and ReadyAssist, among others. He made his Bollywood debut in 2002 with Ram Gopal Verma's Company, and he became a household name with his film Saathiya (2002), directed by Shaad Ali.
