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Vivek Oberoi Blames Powerful Lobby for Career Decline, Says He Turned to Alcohol
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 08:52 AM
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The actor disclosed that a dominant industry lobby sabotaged his professional prospects, leading him to alcohol dependence and self‑hatred.
Vivek Oberoi, a veteran Bollywood actor, opened up about the forces he believes have derailed his career. In a recent interview with The Times of India, he asserted that a powerful lobby within the film industry deliberately obstructed his professional opportunities.
He said the sustained pressure and exclusion pushed him into a spiral of heavy drinking and deep self‑contempt, describing his state as one of “self‑hate.” Oberoi did not name specific individuals or organisations, but emphasized the systemic nature of the bias he faced.
The revelation adds to ongoing discussions about nepotism and gatekeeping in Indian cinema. No official comment has been received from the alleged lobby or industry bodies as of now.
He said the sustained pressure and exclusion pushed him into a spiral of heavy drinking and deep self‑contempt, describing his state as one of “self‑hate.” Oberoi did not name specific individuals or organisations, but emphasized the systemic nature of the bias he faced.
The revelation adds to ongoing discussions about nepotism and gatekeeping in Indian cinema. No official comment has been received from the alleged lobby or industry bodies as of now.