Actor-entrepreneur Vivek Oberoi, who is gearing up for the release of Masti 4, has finally addressed long-standing claims that his net worth is a staggering ₹1200 crore. Known as much for his entrepreneurial ventures as for his film career, Vivek revealed in a recent interview that while he doesn’t focus on numbers, he has built enough wealth to secure several future generations of his family.
Speaking to Pinkvilla, Vivek explained that his journey as an entrepreneur began early—much earlier than most people realize. He shared that he earned his first ₹1 crore at just 16–17 years old, not in cash, but through stock value. By the age of 15, he was already financially independent.
He recalled growing up hearing about how his family, once owners of large mansions and palaces before Partition, had to start life anew after losing everything across the border. That legacy, he said, motivated him to create his own wealth rather than depend on inherited privilege.
By the time he was 19, Vivek had raised ₹12 crore for his first major business venture, contributing only ₹20–25 lakh of his own funds. “Everyone made profits because I always prioritized the investors,” he said. Over the years, he has launched multiple successful companies—including ventures in FinTech, EdTech, lab-grown diamonds, infrastructure consulting, and roadside assistance. He revealed that he often juggles a 16-hour workday, balancing film shoots with business responsibilities.
Vivek, who moved to Dubai with his family a few years ago, also spoke about the massive contribution of NRIs to India’s economy. “NRIs contribute $136 billion a year—almost half of India’s trade reserves,” he noted. In the past decade alone, he has helped raise nearly $40 million from the US and UK for charitable causes in India.
Addressing the viral claims about his ₹1200-crore net worth, Vivek brushed off the speculation, saying:
“How does it matter? You buy the house and car you like—beyond that, what else? God has given me enough that many generations of mine can be taken care of.”
