Vivek Oberoi has opened up about one of the darkest phases of his Bollywood career, claiming that filmmakers were warned against working with him after a controversy in the early 2000s. The actor alleged that despite delivering successful films, he was gradually pushed out of projects and faced pressure from powerful people in the industry. Speaking on the Relearn podcast, Vivek recalled how people who initially supported him later backed away after allegedly receiving threatening calls from the underworld.

Vivek Oberoi recalls Bollywood boycott and underworld threats

Describing the period, Vivek said he faced bullying after standing up for something he believed was wrong. "It was a very dark phase in my life. I tried to stand up for something," he said, adding that he believed women should be respected and treated properly.