- Vivek Oberoi shared a traumatic chapter from his adolescence.
- He revealed how the death of his first girlfriend shattered him.
- She was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia at just 17.
In an emotional interview with Mens XP, Vivek opened up about their teenage relationship, saying, "I thought, ‘This is it. She’s the one.’ I envisioned us going to college together, getting married, and having kids. I had my life planned out in my mind."
However, their love story took a tragic turn when she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia at just 17. Vivek recalled, "When I couldn’t reach her or her family, I called her cousin, who told me she was in the hospital. I rushed there. We had been in a relationship for 5–6 years, and she was the girl of my dreams." Despite their efforts, she passed away within two months, leaving Vivek devastated. "For a long time, I would see her in random people walking by," he added.
Over time, Vivek found solace in working with children battling cancer. Reflecting on his experience, he shared that his involvement in this cause helped him find peace after such a heartbreaking loss.
On the professional front, Vivek made his Bollywood debut with Company in 2002 and has since made a successful return with projects like Indian Police Force.
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