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Vivek Oberoi gets Raw & Real - How I bounced back after 2003
Episode 134
In episode 134 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience, Vivek Oberoi, acclaimed actor known for films like Company and Saathiya joins the conversation to share his insights on life and cinema. He discusses spirituality and philosophy, the challenges facing OTT platforms, the essence of acting, and how thoughtful decision-making shapes both his personal and professional journey.Recording Date: September 9, 2025
This is what we talked about:00:00 - Intro00:49 - Why Masti Was Embarrassing03:11 - Vivek on Being Versatile04:41 - Audience Expectations05:11 - Meaning of “Neti Neti”05:50 - What Vairagya Really Means07:40 - Discovering Indian Philosophy09:56 - Take on 2003 Controversy13:13 - Asking “Why Me?”15:08 - Life-Changing Realisations20:30 - Facing Injustice22:48 - Trusting God’s Plan24:27 - Oneness with Work26:32 - Banke Bihari Story31:30 - Coping with Loss34:09 - On Sushant Singh Rajput36:23 - Therapy & Yoga37:55 - Bollywood’s Downfall42:41 - Cinema as Experience46:08 - Audience Makes Stars47:13 - Actor vs. Entrepreneur52:44 - Winning Quality55:58 - Strengths & Weaknesses58:49 - AI in Business1:01:52 - India & AI1:07:44 - Endgame Goal1:10:24 - Advice for Prakhar
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