Vivek Oberoi denies Bollywood exit rumours

Actor Vivek Oberoi on Tuesday issued a statement addressing rumours about his exit from the film industry. The 49-year-old clarified speculation surrounding a 2004 accident, firmly denying claims that it left him unable to perform "physically demanding roles."

Recalling the incident, Oberoi said that while the accident was serious and life-altering at the time, it did not affect his ability to continue working as an actor.

"Recently, there has been some discussion suggesting that an accident on set affected my ability to perform physically demanding roles, implying that it led to me leaving the industry. The accident was serious. I sustained multiple fractures and underwent surgery, which included the insertion of an 18-inch titanium rod in my leg," he said.

Oberoi, who will be seen in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana and Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit, went on to describe his recovery journey, expressing gratitude to the medical professionals who helped him regain full mobility.

The Saathiya actor said, "Recovering from it was challenging, both physically and mentally. But thanks to Dr



Ali Irani, former physiotherapist for the Indian Cricket Team and Head of Physiotherapy at Nanavati Hospital, and his team, I was able to regain full mobility in about three months. Their skill, guidance, and support made it possible for me to get back on my feet, dance, and perform demanding action sequences so soon after such a major injury. They did a fantastic job, for which I remain deeply grateful."

Calling his career "fulfilling," Oberoi listed several films he worked on after recovering from the accident.

"Looking back, the accident was but a blip in what continues to be a fulfilling career, one that would not have been possible without the extraordinary care, guidance, and expertise of Dr Irani and his team," he said.

The actor added that he continued to "push the envelope" in his craft after recuperating. "It is because of him that I was able to seamlessly perform some of my most challenging roles, like Omkara (2006), Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007), Mission Istanbul (2008), Prince (2010), Krrish 3 (2013), and many more, pushing the envelope in the craft I love without compromise," he concluded.