Vivek Oberoi's controversial love triangle
Vivek Oberoi controversy: The love triangle between Vivek Oberoi, Aishwarya Rai and Salman Khan is still a topic of discussion in Bollywood. This controversy started in 2003 and it not only affected the personal lives of these stars but also had a deep impact on their careers. Let us know the story of this controversy on Vivek Oberoi's birthday.
Relationship between Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai
Aishwarya Rai and Salman Khan started dating in 1999, but their relationship ended under strain in 2002. Aishwarya attributed the breakup to Salman's alcohol addiction and alleged misbehavior.
After the breakup, Vivek Oberoi tried to support Aishwarya. He expressed his feelings towards Aishwarya, while Aishwarya wanted to keep her personal life away from the media.
2003 press conference controversy
The biggest turning point in this controversy came in 2003, when Vivek Oberoi held a press conference. He claimed that Salman Khan made threatening calls to him several times. According to Vivek, he was called several times in one night.
According to Quora, “This press conference spelled ruin for Vivek. Ironically, the actress for whom he did all this later said that she was not involved in it.” Aishwarya kept herself away from this controversy and did not support Vivek's public approach.
Impact on Vivek's career
There was a sudden change in Vivek Oberoi's image after the press conference. He went from being a rising actor to becoming a controversial figure. He later said that influential people in the industry kept him away from work, which harmed his career.
With time, the lives of all three progressed. Aishwarya Rai married Abhishek Bachchan in 2007, while Vivek Oberoi married Priyanka Alva.