Raj Thackeray raises questions over Vivek Oberoi and R Madhavan's decision to settle in Dubai

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray has taken a swipe at actors Vivek Oberoi and R Madhavan, questioning why they have chosen to live in Dubai if they believe India has made significant progress under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.

Speaking at an event organised by the Maharashtra Navnirman Vidyarthi Sena, the student wing of the MNS, in Mumbai on Saturday, Thackeray claimed that several industrialists had left the country and drew a comparison with the two actors.

Referring to Vivek Oberoi, who portrayed Narendra Modi in the 2019 biopic PM Narendra Modi, Thackeray questioned the actor's decision to relocate to Dubai. He made a similar remark



about R Madhavan, asking why someone who has publicly praised the Prime Minister would choose to settle abroad.

Thackeray also alleged that some actors work in films associated with the government before returning to Dubai, mentioning Dhurandhar during his speech.

Both actors have previously spoken about their reasons for relocating. R Madhavan has said he moved to Dubai during the Covid-19 pandemic to support his son Vedant Madhavan's swimming career, allowing him access to better training facilities.

Vivek Oberoi, meanwhile, has said his move was driven by business interests, with Dubai serving as a base for expanding his entrepreneurial ventures.