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on 2007/10/12 23:30:02
If all goes well, Vivek Oberoi (who re-invented himself in Shootout at Lokhandwala by playing the dreaded gangster Maya Dolas) will soon join the Territorial Army. “Vivek has received the offer from the Indian Army and he has shown keen interest to take it up,” says a source close to the Oberoi family.
When contacted, Vivek's father, Suresh Oberoi, confirmed the news that his son has received the offer. He said, “Of course, Vivek won't stop acting. He will join the Army on an honorary basis.”
Vivek will have to undergo a fitness test before he takes up his post. “We have yet to meet the Chief of Army Staff to get the details. But I must say that Vivek is very excited about this. Once that meeting happens, things will make further headway,” added Suresh Oberoi.
Suresh Oberoi revealed that many of his family members have served the Indian Army. He said, “My grandfather served the Army for 30 years. My dad was in the Army during the British rule, but he was thrown out because he went on to join the Bhagat Singh's group. Vivek's nana retired as a General.”
“As for me, I wanted to join the Army and had even sat for exams for the same, but then the environment at home was more inclined towards medicine- we have a neurosurgeon, a pediatrician, and my elder sister is a Indian dean at the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore. But, my life took a turn. Main doctor bante bante actor ban gaya,” Suresh said.
The proud father sounded very happy for his son. He didn't say this in so many words, but his concluding statement clearly suggests that Vivek has risen like a Phoenix from the Ashes after his excellent portrayal of Maya Dolas in Apoorva Lakhia's Shootout at Lokhandwala.
“Vivek was in a horrible situation. He was undergoing a very tough time in his life when he started working on Shootout at Lokhandwala. He had too much stress. The media had gone against him. He had lost his girlfriend (read Aishwarya Rai). Any other person in his place may have taken to alcohol. But he decided to fight back. He gave his all while playing Maya Dolas. I think that his commendable performance in Shootout at Lokhandwala has proved a point,” added Suresh.
mumbai news
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