Vivek ecstatic at birth of nephew

Actor Vivek Oberoi and his family are overjoyed at his younger sister Meghna giving birth to a boy.

"My sister Meghna just gave birth to a beautiful healthy baby boy! I'm officially a maama now! Thank you for all the prayers and blessings, " Vivek tweeted.

"One of the happiest moments of my life! Holding my nephew for the first time! Felt so special, " he further posted.

Meghna is married to businessman Amit Bama in 2008.

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There is cynicism in everyone's life today: Vivek Oberoi

Actor Vivek Oberoi, who has been a part of many social causes, believes that cynicism has become a part of everybody's life today.

"It (book) addresses the cynicism, unfortunately which is growing so fast, whether it's the kids today, whether its our television hosts, whether its on news channels, whether it's celebrities, whether it's radio jockeys - everybody has a slice of cynicism in their life today, " the 36-year-old said here Friday at the launch of book "Pride Of Lions".

The book has been written by Captain Vinod Shankar Nair and talks about the life of Indian soldiers.

"We have lost the optimistic view, we need a ray of hope. We need something pure, we need something unselfish, courageous, brave to inspire us all, to look up, to look forward, to look with hope, " he added.

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Sanju convinces Vivek to dub for Zilla Ghaziabad

Sanjay Dutt apparently convinced good friend Vivek Oberoi to finish his dubbing portions for Anand Kumar's long-pending project 

Not only has Sanjay Dutt been mending fences lately, it looks like even close friend Vivek Oberoi has decided to look past his differences with certain industrywallas. Buzz is that Dutt has convinced Vivek to complete his dubbing for Anand Kumar's upcoming film. 

Our source says, The film has already has its fair share of trouble. While the film had been on the backburners for a while, even Dutt completed the dubbing for his part recently. Soon after, he asked his friend Vivek too to complete the dubbing.
Vivek had apparently refused to finish his portions, as the actor had apparently not been paid what was promised to him. The source adds, Vivek and Dutt are good friends. The senior actor even calls Vivek's wife Priyanka his sister.

While Vivek and Dutt remained unavailable for comment, all that producer Vinod Bachchan says is, I am looking forward to the film's release in January next year.

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Sanjay Khanduri's KLPD Rocks YouTube

After being ripped apart by critics, Sanjay Khanduri's one-night thriller 'Kismet Love Paisa Dilli' aka KLPD has hit the YouTube channel on internet with a bang. This pirated film surprisingly has generated 75000 views in around 4 days generating a furor on net.

The likes registered on YouTube is a whopping 95%. On checking we found that 1.5 lac downloads have happened on torrent sites in last 2 days since someone has put up the pirated film there too. Generally for a good film in these givens gets 15-20, 000 downloads only

When contacted Sanjay Khanduri said 'I really don't know.. I have suddenly been receiving calls from a lot of friends and messages on facebook twitter are not stopping.

Don't know how to feel.. good for comments and response received or bad for it's a pirated showcasing. Have requested concerned people to stop the pirated display. But overall its positive feeling as my real audience is liking it.

That's the power of a film. You can't stop it if it deserves. I went through a lot of pain while making 'Kismet Love Paisa Dilli'. It will be a fresh cut that they will enjoy more.

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Sanjay Khanduri tells what went wrong with KLPD

Sanjay Khanduri is not a Filmmaker who likes to take 'Easy' roads. Five years after the 'Cult' classic 'Ek Chalis Ki Last Local' which gave Abhay Deol and Neha Dhupia totally another respectable standing in Bollywood, Sanjay returned with KLPD (Kismet Love Paisa Dilli).

But despite of being a well made film with spicy twist and turns, KLPD (Kismet Love Paisa Dilli) failed to attract audiences. Sanjay Khanduri the writer and director of the film shares his Pain, Love, Struggle and Passion one on one with Faisal Saif.

Sanjay Khanduri, The world doesn't know..
Well, I am a very straight forward and a simple life living person. I 'Worship' cinema. I am here today only because of it. 

The process of making Ek Chalis Ki Last Local..
As it was my first film so it was really not easy to convince producers for even a small budget film like Ek Chalis Ki Last Local. I had to go through a very painful struggle. There were lot of people with fake promises. But fortunately, There were people who believed in me and had confidence that I will make a good film.

Looking back at the super success of Ek Chalis Ki Last Local..
It came as a slow revelation. I was very happy and it was really unbelievable that Ek Chalis Ki Last Local turned out to be such a big money-spinner specially in DVD and satallite. It gave lot of people a respectable stand in Bollywood along with me. I am really thankful to the people who supported me and stood beside me no matter what. Without this team work, this would had been impossible.

We heard KLPD (Kismet Love Paisa Dilli) was a Re-Awakening of Ek Chalis Ki Last Local..
(Smiles) I had wrote this script and titled it 'Gyarah Chalis Ki Last Metro'...Where did you got this news from? 

While watching the film, I could easily imagine Abhay Deol (Once Again) in Lokesh's part..
(Laughs) Yes you are right. KLPD was written and executed as 'Gyarah Chalis Ki Last Metro'. It was suppose to be of same franchise. The pillars of the story were intentionally kept the same. One night, Two strangers meeting, Entangling themselves into web of deceit. Only the city and story got changed. Earlier it was Mumbai, Now it was Delhi.

And Abhay Deol..
I admit, I had Abhay in my mind while conceiving and writing as he was part of my first franchise. 
What 'Exactly' went wrong with KLPD.. It was a staire on corruption but..?
Lot of small things mis-handled cumulated. I will start with myself. I should have reduced teen college mischevious humor in 1st half. Some critics and elder-lies didn't see it our way and felt offended. I didn't want that.

But there was far more than that in lot of recent films like Kya Super Cool and Delhi Belly?
Smile.. Today film making is not about writers and directors.. it is about who are standing behind the film. The first 3 days belong to the backers and writer's director's job starts from Monday. 

If film is good it will pick up. But for that pick up you need word of mouth and for word of mouth you need theaters. We got 2, 3 shows out of 16 shows in a multiplex and we ran out of budgets for promotions a week before release. 

Do you think really promotion of a film matters so much..?
Yes it does. 'Jo jaisa dikhta hai.. wo waisa bikta hai..'.. You see content comes to people on friday. But promotions are absorbed by public to make opinions weeks before. Wrong promotions, wrong title and positioning of the film lead us to doom. 

And you could not change it?
As a director you are vested with powers to only shoot and script. You can opiniate but not change. It really is sad and shattering when suddenly people with false promises convince you they know all at the back of hand. We went wrong from the first step. The 'Trailers' of the film were designed to make it look like a sex comedy though film was a whacky satire on corruption. 

Promo had revealed content which was not acceptable to viewer sitting at home on TV. It is diffrent when you are in a dark hall enjoying the film. 

Plus, The Title.. I think people tried and stayed away purposely because of the title Kismet Love Paisa Dilli promoted only as 'KLPD'. They thought this one to be another wanabe Youth-Indian-American Pie-Sleaze coming from the maker who made a Ek Chalis Ki Last Local. 

Did you really get a response.. there are some critics who actually liked it too..
Ya some really did like it too. One gets to know only when you see comments on websites, specially comments below the critic's review. The ones who have seen the film have a totally different take on the film. 

I'm just happy film is connecting to those managing to watch. We have more than 40000 hits on YouTube on film in just 5 days which is unbelievable.. and with great user reviews. Though somebody needs to stop this film display on YouTube. 

If given you a Time Machine to go back and re-start KLPD, What will you do?
(Laughs again) I will First title it back to 'Gyarah Chalis Ki Last Metro'. Probably make film with new comers at lower budgets. I will take at least 3 to 5 months to design a decent promotion and slot funds for promotion of the film. 

Integrate cinema litrates in my content process by screening film to them and layman. Give my film to a studio who can release it big. Rest, I would leave it to the Audiences.
Next film from Sanjay Khanduri..
Well.. I have finished two scripts. Ideas is not to wait long. One is a high concept small budgeted and other big budgeted action. I am starting to cast for one in a week or so. 

But most importantly, I would now collaborate with people who keep faith in film content and me and keep me integrated even after the film is completed. I will not let anyone hold any guns on my head this time. I have realized that it's my name at stake above anybody's.

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Vivek to do dark intense love story with Balaji

Actor Vivek Oberoi will be seen in filmmaker Ekta Kapoor's upcoming film, a dark intense love story. "I have signed it actually (with Balaji Telefilms)

I don't think they have made an official announcement about it. All I can say is the film is a dark, intense and interesting love story. I cant talk much about it as it is too early," Vivek told.

Vivek's recent release 'Kismat Luv Paisa Dilli' with Mallika Sherawat did not do well at the box office. However, the 36-year-old actor has a host of films in pipeline including 'Krrish 3' with Hrithik Roshan, 'Zilla Ghaziabad' alongside Sanjay Dutt, 'Sher' again with Dutt and 'Grand Masti', a sequel to the 2004 film 'Masti'.

"I have nine films or so in hand. 'Jayanta Bhai Ki Love Story' is about a goon falling in love, 'Sher' is set in the 60s and is based in Gujarat. It is about gold smuggling. 'Zilla Ghaziabad' is out-an-out action film. In 'Krrish 3' I am playing a super villain," Vivek said.

"I am doing one film with Balaji and another with Tips company. I feel I am doing good work. I am very much happy," he said. Vivek feels this is the happiest phase of his life professionally as well as personally. "I surely feel it is the happiest phase of my life.

I have never been so mentally sorted and happy. I have my wife to thank for that. The day I got married I felt there is so much more to life," Vivek said.

"Now that I am going to become a father, the excitement is at its highest. I want to take her out for a romantic holiday while she is expecting," he said. Vivek had earlier turned co-producer for 'Dekh Indian Circus' that had Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Tannishtha Chatterjee in the lead roles. The film won award at the 16th Busan Film Festival and 12th annual New York Indian Film Festival.

On if he will produce more films now, Vivek says, "I think I will produce as many films as I can. Films that I like to make, small and different kind of." When asked if he will act in the films that he will back, the actor says, "Maybe I will, maybe I won't, that is the beauty of life. There are no rules, no decisions."

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Films can be bridges, not mirrors: Vivek Oberoi

Actor Vivek Oberoi, who was recently seen in Sanjay Khaduri's "Kismat Love Paisa Dilli" (KLPD), says that films can act as a medium to bring positivity in life.

"I am a positive person. I like to focus on the positive side of humanity. I believe that films can be bridges and don't have to be mirrors. I like them (films) to say something and leave people with a light of hope somewhere," Vivek told .

In KLPD, released Oct 5, Vivek played a Delhi guy and was paired opposite Mallika Sherawat.

The 36-year-old, who made his Bollywood debut with Ram Gopal Varma's "Company", has been a part of many hits like "Saathiya", "Omkara", "Shootout at Lokhandwala" among others.

His upcoming projects include "Krrish 3", "Sher", "Zilla Ghaziabad", "Jayanta Bhai Ki Luv Story" and "Grand Masti".

With so many projects on his plate, the actor, who is awaiting the arrival of his first child with wife Priyanka Alva, also ensures to take out time for family.

"I make time for everything. I shoot and when I have time, I run away for holidays with my wife. I have been working the whole of last year. Before that, I had taken a year off. Now I make sure to find a balance between work and family," he said.

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Movie Review: Avoid Kismet Love Paisa Dilli

Cast: Vivek Oberoi, Mallika Sherawat, Ashutosh Rana

Dir: Sanjay Khanduri

Rating: *

A Dilli ka munda who prefers to call himself Mr Hunter roams the streets of the country's capital in the thick of the night hoping to find his prey a nymphet. He even declares to his catch, "Dilli safe nahin... Dilli mein raat ko shikari ghoomte hai." 
Meanwhile Mr Hunter's buddy gives him tips about how to make the `bistar garam.` He asks Mr Hunter, `Chatri hain?` The reply is that he will make do with polythene! Talk of safe sex! 

Writer-director Khanduri (who earlier made Ek Chaalis Ki Last Local) may have felt that a script laced with toilet humour and double entendre would be mighty amusing. But in his endeavour to overdo the potty talk, the entire plot stinks only if someone had remembered to use the flush!
Lucky aka Mr Hunter (Oberoi) and Lovina (Sherawat) get caught in a bizarre situation after missing the last train at the Delhi Metro. Instead of showcasing their plight apart from the oddballs they encounter, there is an overemphasis on all the assorted characters indulging in bathroom talk or wanting to use the washroom. Mr Hunter even urinates in whiskey glasses! 

Before you say eeks... there is also a menacing eyes Kaptaan saab (Rana). Along with his henchmen, he is on the streets celebrating his birthday. Kaju katlis and robbing an ATM won't do for him, what he wants is a nymphet too. And when he finds one he declares, Happy Mother's Day... tu maa banne waali hai.
There's nothing even on the acting front that can save this film. It's as bizarre as the scene where Sherawat is seen in her silver stilettoes walking on the streets and after a few steps she is seen in flat footwear! And then she declares, `Bathroom jaana hai.` While Mr Hunter wonders why women want to go there so often! 

The point to note is that when you make adult comedies, they jolly well be funny, not crappy like KLPD.

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Mallika Sherawat and Vivek Oberoi on a wild run

Set during one cold night, Kismet Love Paisa Dilli (KLPD) is a madcap story of Lokesh (Vivek Oberoi) and Lovina (Mallika Sherawat)

From bizarre funny Jats out for robbery to dancing Sardars celebrating an engagement to late night party animals to blood hounding cops, KLPD has it all. 

Lokesh and Lovina run across Delhi one particular night from barren streets to glitzy farm house parties... before gradually fall in love! But as the morning dawns on Delhi, Lokesh and Lovina face the final bout of the city. 

How they face it and come out of it cumulates the edge of this rollercoaster comic thriller.
Vivek Oberoi plays a 20-year plus Delhi-based guy in this Sanjay Khanduri film. It is a sequel to Ek Chaalis Ki Last Local. To play the role, Vivek keenly observed the assistant directors on the sets. Even though he is 30 plus, he could imbibe their traits by imitating the attitude of the young ones on the sets.

The magical jodi
Director Sanjay Khanduri, who is returning with Kismet Love Paisa Dilli five years after making his directorial debut with Ek Chaalis Ki Last Local, says the new film will be a re-launch for Vivek Oberoi, Mallika Sherawat and himself.

Discussing the film, Sanjay went on record and said, `Today good scripts can make an actor into a superstar. The Vivek and Mallika combination will surely thrill people. We knew that that their pairing would look good; these are two firebrands coming together to create some spark. This will be re-launch film for Vivek, Mallika as well as me.`
Sanjay also added that KLPD starring Vivek as a 25-year-old boy promises to showcase that side of the actor which hasn't been seen for long now. 

"Vivek has been seen as a gangster as well as biopic characters. However his potential as a lover-boy hasn't been tapped till date. He is a good actor and has a lot of spunk in him. Even before starting the film's shoot when I met him, he came across this nice friendly guy. Now after working with him I can proudly say that this naughty and romantic role of Lucky has suited him well,` Sanjay said.

Mika effect
Vivek and Mika together created waves few years ago with Ganpat Chal Daru La in Shootout at Lokhandwala and with this film, the actor and the Punjabi singer set recreate the magic. This time however, along with giving vocals behind the camera, Mika will also share the screen space with Vivek for the title track of the film Kismet, Love, Paisa, Dilli.

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Vivek's musical touch to KLPD

The music of forthcoming "Kismet, Luv, Paisa, Dilli" is creating more buzz than the film itself and lead actor Vivek Oberoi has revealed how he worked together with composers Amjad and Nadeem on it.

The film has some foot-tapping numbers like "Appy Budday", "Dhishkiyaon" and "Jugaad."

"I am personally very happy that the music is so catchy and it has now entered music charts. The two kids, Amjad and Nadeem, and lyricist Shabbir, are like a family. I have been creating a music bank with them for some years now," the 36-year-old said here during a promotional event of the film which has Mallika Sherawat in the female lead.

"In fact, Mallika used to make fun of us because all of them used to come on the sets and we used to make music all night long," he added.
Vivek also said that the two would also be giving music to his yet another movie "Zilla Ghaziabad".

"I have also got them to sign "Zilla Ghaziabad". So I am very happy for them that their work is being appreciated and Inshallah they will get a lot of success," Vivek said.

Directed by Sanjay Khanduri, "Kismet,Luv,Paisa, Dilli" hits theatres Oct 5.

Mallika said that "the film addresses today's youth's issues".

"Such issues that you can't usually communicate with the elders, with your parents. So all that is addressed in this movie, plus, the film also takes on the politicians," she added.

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Vivek Oberoi pays tribute to Michael Jackson in KLPD

Vivek Oberoi will be paying tribute to his favourite musician Michael Jackson in a song in his upcoming film

He has incorporated some of the signature steps of the pop star as well as his look in it. On the other hand his co-star Mallika Sherwat who also features in the song has recited some lines in Haryanvi! Can you beat this!

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Vivek Oberoi turns 36

Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi, who is the son of Bollywood actor Suresh Oberoi, turned a year older on Monday.

Vivek Oberio, who was born in the year 1976, turned 36.

Vivek made his debut in Bollywood with the film 'Company', where he was cast along with Ajay Devgan, Manisha Koirala, and Antara Mali. The film received positive reviews and Vivek's acting skills were praised by the critics.

He won the Filmfare Awards for 'Company' in the category of Best Debut and Best Supporting Actor in 2002.

Vivek then starred in films like 'Road', 'Saathiya', 'Dum', 'Yuva', making him one of the prominent young talents of the industry.

His next few films did not match up to the expectations could not do well in the box office.

Finally in 2006 his role in Vishal Bhardwaj's film 'Omkara' gave him a fresh lease of life as an actor. Again his roles in 'Kurbaan' as Riyaz Maasud and in 'Rakht Charitra' as Prathap Ravi were acclaimed.

The actor was linked with former Miss World Aishwarya Rai for some time and the couple was seen together in a film, 'Kyun! Ho Gaya Na...'.

The actor has been involved in various philanthropic activities. He worked with Project Hope to bring relief to the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami victims.

He serves as the World Health Organization's (WHO) anti-tobacco spokesperson. He is involved with several charities in Chennai and Mumbai.

The actor married Priyanka Alva, daughter of Karnataka minister Jeevaraj Alva in 2010.

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Sher vs Tiger: Himesh dumps Salman's arch enemy Vivek

Buzz is that the reason could lie with Salman Khan's arch enemy Vivek Oberoi joining the cast of Soham Shah's film 

Looks like nothing is more important to Himesh Reshammiya than honouring his friendship with Salman Khan. And that's apparently the reason why he has walked out of Soham Shah's upcoming film Sher, after Vivek Oberoi recently joined the cast. 
A source informs, Himesh has decided not to do the music for the film as Vivek has joined the cast. When Himesh was signed, he was told that it would star Sonu Sood along with Sanjay Dutt.

Himesh is known to hold Sanjay Dutt in high regard and he was apparently doing this film because Dutt had recommended his name. However, when Himesh came to know during the shooting schedule of Sher in Rajasthan that Vivek had joined the cast he wanted to opt out. However, he kept quiet because of Dutt.`

Final straw
The source also states that the matter apparently became worse when Vivek was quoted saying that Sher is bigger than Tiger (Salman's latest release is Ek Tha Tiger). 

The source adds, He wanted to opt out then and there. The makers wanted Himesh to deliver the final song for them but he is not going to do that. He has finally decided to walk out of the film as he did not want to work with Vivek at all. In spite of repeated calls, Himesh did not revert to our SMSes. 
In the past...
The rivalry between Salman Khan and Vivek Oberoi started when Vivek called a press conference at his residence in 2003, accusing Sallu of threatening him. Ever since that, Salman and Vivek cannot see eye to eye. Later, Vivek even made a few attempts to extend an olive branch but Sallu remained unaffected. 

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Anything for my wife, says Vivek

Vivek Oberoi happily turned into a coolie for his pregnant wife Priyanka Alva during a shopping spree in Dubai. Anything for love, he says!

"You know you really, really love your wife when you don't mind walking around a mall carrying her bags for hours... and just one thank you smile makes it worth it all, " tweeted Vivek.

He even posted a picture of them sporting a casual yet chic look during the outing. Vivek had at least four shopping bags in his hand! Now that's some pampering for the wife, who is reportedly two months pregnant.

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It's Vivek-Mallika Vs Vivek-Neha

Vivek Oberoi's two upcoming films, 'Jayanta Bhai Ki Luv Story' and 'Kismet Love Paisa Dilli', are set to release on the same day with no change in the date so far but the actor hopes one of the producers will move ahead

While Kumar Taurani has produced 'Jayanta Bhai Ki Luv Story', 'Kismet Love Paisa Dilli' (KLPD) is Amit Chandra's project and both are keen on October 5 as the release date.

Promotions of KLPD are on while that of 'Jayanta Bhai' is set to begin soon and either producer is yet to move towards a different release date. 

"They (Amit Chandra) may have started promotion now but we too would be beginning by month end. We just need a few weeks of some really intense promotion to get us going. We are not backing out for sure. Our posters are ready, the first cut of the film is in place as well and if there is going to be a clash on October 5 so be it," Kumar Taurani said.

Vivek last had a release two years back when Ram Gopal Varma's 'Rakht Charitra Part I and II' released in quick succession but failed at the box office. The 35-year-old actor is hopeful that there will be an amicable solution. "Of course no one wants a clash. I have spoken to the producers and hopefully one of them will move ahead," he said. 

Amit Chandra understands the situation and empathises with Vivek. "It is not great for two films to release on the same day; it is not going to benefit either Kumarji or me. I have requested him that he moves on and hopefully he would."
"The problem is not just about the same release date, it is also about promotion. If promos of two films run concurrently, that may confuse the audience. There should be a gap between two films of the same hero," Amit said.

However, Taurani feels that since he announced the film's completion first, it was his right to arrive in theatres.

"We were just about to start the publicity of our film when out of nowhere I heard Amit announcing his film's completion. I had said earlier that we could sit across the table and sort it all out. 

"However, he didn't even talk to me and just said that I should move ahead. He wasn't in the mood to listen to me and he announced the arrival of his film as October 5. It has to be seen who amongst the two of us would budge from the stand."

Amit is not ready to move yet as he thinks October 5 is the perfect date for him. "It is a perfect date for me and I am not moving. I am sure Vivek will have a chat with Kumarji and request him to move ahead. No one wants a clash here." 

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Vivek Oberoi pays six-figure fees to his fitness trainer!

As the saying goes, if you have it, flaunt it! Apparently Vivek Oberoi is leaving no stone unturned to make sure that he looks his best these days

Not only is he working out, he is also on a strict diet to build bulk on his body. But all this comes at a cost!

Buzz is that Vivek is paying a whopping fee of several lakhs of rupees to his trainer Viraj Sarmalkar, a former award winning body builder.

Vivek states, It's true that I pay a bomb to him every month. About Vivek's exercise regime and eating habits, his trainer says, No rice, no chappati! And lots of weight training...

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Vivek Oberoi leaves Neha Sharma almost in tears

Actors pulling a prank on their co-stars have become almost a norm in Bollywood. And Vivek Oberoi is known for his sense of humour

On the sets of first-time director Vennil Markan's new film, the actor decided to pull a fast one on Neha Sharma.

Our source says, For a particular sequence, Vivek was to carry Neha on his shoulders. Vivek kept complaining about a pain in the back. Neha was very careful not to exert pressure on his back. But Vivek started moaning in pain after a while.

The actor even accused Neha of hurting his back.

According to the source, Neha was about to burst into tears when Vivek and the crew told her the truth. Director Vennil says, Neha has no hang-ups. She took everything in a sporting manner.

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Vivek caves in to wife's demands, sells off his Ducati

Actor sells off his Ducati because Priyanka isn't enthusiastic about his 'adventurous' ways

Back in 2010, when Vivek Oberoi bought a spanking new yellow Ducati motorbike, he became his neighbours and friends' envy. 

However, looks like they can finally heave a sigh of relief, as the actor recently sold off the two-wheeler. The reason? Apparently, because his wife Priyanka is not so enthusiastic about his adventurous ways.

Our source close to the actor says, Vivek is an adventure junkie. He loves high-speed bikes. Priyanka, who is not so enthusiastic about the two-wheeler, told Vivek to give it away. She has not let him ride the bike. After sulking for a few days, Vivek allegedly gave in to his wife's demands and sold the bike.

Double trouble

Vivek Oberoi finds himself in the middle of a brewing war. Two of his films are all set to release on the same date, October 6. While the producers of the respective films lock horns with each other over who should alter his release date, words of advice from Vivek for them have apparently fallen on deaf ears.
VO's forthcoming film with Mallika Sherawat has been produced by Amit Chandraa, while the gangster movie with Neha Sharma has been made by Kumar Taurani. Taurani says, Since I announced the release date of my film first, Amit will have to shift his release date.

Chandrra argues, I started shooting even before Taurani did. My film took longer to make, as there are several special effects. I will release it first as I started shooting first. Apparently, the producers have agreed to meet each other in a day or two to find a solution to this unique problem.

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Good actor? Vivek Oberoi gives 30 retakes for a simple scene!

Vivek Oberoi struggled for two hours to get a scene right. He also took a nap in between!

Vivek Oberoi had a tough time shooting for a simple sequence which required him to get up from a charpai after hearing an alarm.

The actor, who was shooting for a gangster film with Neha Sharma, not only had to give 30 retakes but also spent nearly two hours to do it. In between the shoot he then chose to take a power nap!

Producer Kumar Taurani says, We do not know why he could not give the exact expressions. May be he was tired. Taurani adds, He was not comfortable with the bed. However when he was taking a nap, we decided to do the take without informing him. The shot immediately got an okay.

Vivek saw the final take and was very surprised as well as happy that finally he managed to finish the shoot for the day. Apparently the actor was shooting for three films simultaneously and was tired.

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First look: Vivek and Mallika are Screwed

Vivek Oberoi and Mallika Sherawat at an event for their upcoming film at a mall in Ghatkopar on Sunday

VO appears mighty pleased to be stuck to Madam M but wonder what she has on her mind?

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