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Time of India
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Vivek Agnihotri reveals John Abraham and Bipasha Basu's breakup made Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal shoot challenging: '... there were a lot of problems that happened'
Vivek Agnihotri revealed the troubled making of 'Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal,' citing creative clashes with Anurag Kashyap and UTV's team. He highlighted John Abraham's casting due to Kashyap's influence and the challenges of filming football scenes. Agnihotri also criticized the industry's star-driven system and actors' influence on decisions, questioning high fees for limited performance. Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri has opened up about the behind-the-scenes drama of his 2007 sports drama Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal, revealing how a mix of personal conflicts, creative clashes, and casting challenges made the film's journey turbulent. From tensions with Anurag Kashyap to John Abraham and Bipasha Basu 's breakup during the shoot, Vivek didn't hold back as he revisited the hurdles that plagued the project—while also taking pointed digs at the Bollywood system and its over-reliance on star power. When asked by Dainik Bhaskar about what went wrong with Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal, Vivek pointed to a lack of clarity around creative roles. He claimed that UTV, the film's producers, didn't fully recognize him as the writer, and that their team seemed more taken with Anurag Kashyap, despite it not being Anurag's project from the start. Vivek also suggested that Anurag was dealing with personal issues at the time and mentioned that writing had been underway in India for over a year before the film was shot in London. The filmmaker explained that John Abraham joined Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal primarily because of Anurag Kashyap, and throughout the project, John only discussed the script with Anurag, not with him. He also said that even UTV executives preferred communicating with Anurag. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo However, Vivek claimed that the writing team failed to deliver, prompting him to bring in someone else to rewrite and properly format the script, which he felt lacked structure. Despite the issues, he emphasized that he still holds respect for both Anurag and Vikramaditya Motwane as writers. He also took a dig at Anurag Kashyap, claiming that one of his biggest issues is that he talks excessively and often says things he doesn't remember later, especially when under the influence. He alleged that Anurag has apologized to him multiple times in the past and suggested that while both of them speak their truths, Anurag tends to retract his words later with an apology. Vivek reflected on Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal, noting that although the film was well-received in 2007 and had popular music, it was plagued with challenges. He revealed that John Abraham and Bipasha Basu's breakup during the shoot made things especially tough for him. Without directly naming John, Vivek criticized the film industry's stardom-driven system, implying frustration with actors influencing key decisions despite what he called their limited competence—ranging from marketing to poster placements. The director further shared that John Abraham was cast in Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal largely because of his image as a football enthusiast, which everyone thought made him a natural fit for the role. While Vivek had no objection to John's casting, he noted that during the shoot, actors like Arshad Warsi and Raj Zutshi had visibly improved their football skills thanks to extensive training—something he felt John lacked. As a result, many of John's football scenes had to be filmed by separately capturing his face and feet to make the action look convincing. He also criticized actors who ask for their dialogues to be shortened, questioning why they accept high fees if they can't deliver basic performance requirements like speaking a few lines fluently. He argued that producers should reconsider paying crores to actors who fail to bring real value to a project. Vivek Agnihotri is currently promoting his next film The Bengal Files.
Economic Times
10 hours ago
- Business
- Economic Times
From stock trading to smart business ideas: How Vivek Oberoi's dad's 6 words pushed him to Rs 1200 crore net worth
Financial Wisdom from the Actor MORE STORIES FOR YOU ✕ « Back to recommendation stories I don't want to see these stories because They are not relevant to me They disrupt the reading flow Others SUBMIT Indian actor on Forbes' 40 Under 40 Heroes of Philanthropy Vivek Oberoi — an actor once seen simply as Bollywood's romantic lead — has quietly forged a parallel empire in business, transforming his image from celluloid star to a successful entrepreneur. What makes his story stand out isn't glamour or inheritance, but a childhood lesson in independence and grit. As the son of actor-politician Suresh Oberoi, Vivek used early mentorship not as a handout but as a push toward self-reliance, leading him to build, reportedly a massive Rs 1,200 crore net worth through effort, sacrifice, and Express, citing the Dubai Property Insider podcast, shared that Vivek's father didn't finance him, but educated him. As a 10-year-old, he'd draft business plans and go door-to-door selling products, learning entrepreneurial basics long before most kids understood pocket money. His father's mantra was that he was rich, but his son, Vivek, was not, and he would have to build the wealth on his own. This advice propelled a teenager who raised $3 million for his first startup at 19, sold it by 23, and has since helped take nine companies public, with plans for four entering entertainment, Vivek Oberoi explored voiceovers and hosting gigs. By 15, his entrepreneurial drive had taken root. He trained with stockbrokers, built a portfolio by 16, and even tried his hand at commodity trading. This early business win at 19 gave him the confidence to juggle entrepreneurship alongside a demanding acting career, laying the foundation for his future success in both Vivek shared practical advice about financial security: save at least three times your annual income, live within means, and build an investment cushion for three–five years. He warned against impulsive, high-return schemes, advocating for safe instruments like RBI bonds. For him, stability and mental peace from smart investments outweigh the risk of chasing higher, but volatile, per Forbes, the actor is now the Chairman of Oberoi Family Office and Co-Founder of BNW Developments , is a serial entrepreneur redefining ultra-luxury real estate in the UAE with $7 billion in assets under development. He leads diverse investments across edutech, fintech, agritech, media, and sustainability, blending purpose with profitability. He is one of the Indian actors on Forbes' 40 Under 40 Heroes of Philanthropy list.
Indian Express
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘John Abraham couldn't say five lines of dialogue,' Vivek Agnihotri on Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal shoot: ‘Everything depends on incompetent, mediocre, actor's intelligence'
Filmmakers Vivek Agnihotri and Anurag Kashyap are on the opposite ends of the political spectrum but there was a time when they worked together in the 2007 film Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal, albeit it wasn't pleasant. In an earlier interview, when Vivek accused Anurag of being a 'drunkard' and passing off his work to Vikramaditya Motwane, Anurag retaliated by calling Vivek a 'jhootha aadmi (liar).' Now, Vivek was again asked about the same, and this time, he didn't criticise Anurag much but wondered out loud about Anurag's retaliation. He also implied that John Abraham, who starred in that film could not say longer dialogues at once. He also said in Bollywood, the 'entire ecosystem is dependent on an incompetent, very mediocre, actor's intelligence.' Vivek was asked by Dainik Bhaskar what went wrong with Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal and he said that UTV, the producers of the film, did not think of him as a writer and that the executives at their office were 'fascinated' by Anurag even though 'this wasn't Anurag's subject.' 'Anurag's life had personal issues going on at the time. I read somewhere that he wrote, 'He (Vivek) didn't take us to London, how are we the writers? We were shooting in London. The writing was done here for a year and a half,' he said. Vivek said that this wasn't 'possible' as John became a part of the film solely because of Anurag. 'He would only talk to Anurag about the script, not to me. Even the executives at UTV would speak to him. In the end, they could not deliver. Towards the end, I had to get someone to write everything properly because even the dialogues were not written properly. At least, the script should look like a script, should be in the correct format, and not look like a man has scribbled whatever with his pen,' he said and added that he 'really respects' Anurag and Vikramaditya as writers. ALSO READ | Sitaare Zameen Par movie review: Aamir Khan delivers fully committed performance in heart-winning comedy But, he also mentioned that Anurag's biggest problem is that he talks a lot. 'Anurag ka problem yahi hai ki bak-bak boht karta hai, bakwas boht karta hai. Aur kya bolta hai pee ke use pata hi nahi (Anurag's problem is that he talks nonsense. And he also doesn't realise what he says once he is drunk). He has apologised to me at least 3-4 times. If I say something now, he will apologise to me two days later. He tells the truth and I am telling the truth as well,' he said. Vivek said that while Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal was liked back in 2007, and had hit music, 'there were a lot of problems that happened.' He shared that it was during this film's shoot that John Abraham and Bipasha Basu broke up and that became 'very difficult for me to handle.' Vivek then criticised the system of stardom in the film industry without naming John but heavily implied that he was dissatisfied with his work. 'The entire ecosystem is dependent on an incompetent, very mediocre actor's intelligence. How the marketing should be done, who should be on the poster,' he said. 'Everyone was like, 'Let's take John, he is a footballer. That's how he became a part of the film,' he said and added that he had no problem with John's casting but by the time they shot the film, Vivek observed that actors like Arshad Warsi and Raj Zutshi had become very good at football because of the training they had received, but that wasn't the case for John. 'In all of John's scenes, we had to shoot his face and feet separately,' he said. 'If someone tells me 'reduce my dialogues' Why? Because you can't say them at once? You can't say five lines of dialogues in rhythm at once. This is your problem. Then why are you taking so much money?' he asked and said that producers should wonder why they are paying crores to an actor who is not bring value for the money being spent on him. Vivek Agnihotri is currently promoting his next film The Bengal Files.
Time of India
11 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Here's how Vivek Oberoi built a ₹1,200 crore empire after being told by his father to be independent: 'I'm rich, you're not'
made his debut with 'Company' and is known for movies like 'Saathiya', 'Masti' among others. Apart from being an actor, while he's seen in lesser movies now, the actor has now moved to Dubai and is a full time entrepreneur. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now His net worth stands at Rs 1200 crore. In an interview recently, the actor spoke about what led to the foundation of his empire and how his father Suresh Oberoi taught him to be independent from a young age. During a candid chat on the Dubai Property Insider podcast, actor-turned-entrepreneur offered a rare glimpse into the foundation of his business empire. Reflecting on his formative years, Vivek credited his father for instilling a strong sense of business acumen early on. 'He would bring me a product and would ask me to create an entire business plan about how I was going to sell it,' Vivek recalled. 'I started understanding the nuances of business from the age of 10 because I was going from door to door to sell that stuff.' Vivek revealed that despite coming from a wealthy family, his father was clear about one thing: 'I am a rich man; you are not. You will get there, but you have to do it on your own.' This tough-love approach shaped Vivek's teenage years in ways that set him apart from his peers. While most teens were busy enjoying school life, he was deep-diving into the intricacies of the stock market. 'I was able to raise $3 million for my first company, and I was only 19, and I made a lot of money for my investors and myself, and I sold the company by the time I was 23,' he said. 'If I hadn't been applying myself for all those years, it never would have been possible. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Because I put in that work, now I have been able to take nine companies public on the Indian stock market, and I am planning to take four more.' As per Forbes India, Vivek Oberoi's net worth stood at ₹1,200 crore as of April 2025. His portfolio boasts an eclectic mix of ventures, including BNW Real Estate, Solitario, Impresario Global, Rutland Square Spirits, and ReadyAssist. While many remember him for his breakout role in Ram Gopal Varma's Company (2002) and the romantic hit Saathiya the same year, Vivek has since carved a parallel path as a sharp and self-made businessman.
Time of India
12 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
From stock trading to smart business ideas: How Vivek Oberoi's dad's 6 words pushed him to Rs 1200 crore net worth
Vivek Oberoi — an actor once seen simply as Bollywood's romantic lead — has quietly forged a parallel empire in business, transforming his image from celluloid star to a successful entrepreneur. What makes his story stand out isn't glamour or inheritance, but a childhood lesson in independence and grit. As the son of actor-politician Suresh Oberoi, Vivek used early mentorship not as a handout but as a push toward self-reliance, leading him to build, reportedly a massive Rs 1,200 crore net worth through effort, sacrifice, and vision. Indian Express, citing the Dubai Property Insider podcast, shared that Vivek's father didn't finance him, but educated him. As a 10-year-old, he'd draft business plans and go door-to-door selling products, learning entrepreneurial basics long before most kids understood pocket money. His father's mantra was that he was rich, but his son, Vivek, was not, and he would have to build the wealth on his own. This advice propelled a teenager who raised $3 million for his first startup at 19, sold it by 23, and has since helped take nine companies public, with plans for four more. Before entering entertainment, Vivek Oberoi explored voiceovers and hosting gigs. By 15, his entrepreneurial drive had taken root. He trained with stockbrokers, built a portfolio by 16, and even tried his hand at commodity trading. This early business win at 19 gave him the confidence to juggle entrepreneurship alongside a demanding acting career, laying the foundation for his future success in both fields. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cardiologist Reveals: The Simple Morning Habit for a Flatter Belly After 50! Lulutox Undo Financial Wisdom from the Actor Previously, Vivek shared practical advice about financial security: save at least three times your annual income, live within means, and build an investment cushion for three–five years. He warned against impulsive, high-return schemes, advocating for safe instruments like RBI bonds. For him, stability and mental peace from smart investments outweigh the risk of chasing higher, but volatile, returns. MORE STORIES FOR YOU ✕ « Back to recommendation stories I don't want to see these stories because They are not relevant to me They disrupt the reading flow Others SUBMIT Indian actor on Forbes' 40 Under 40 Heroes of Philanthropy As per Forbes, the actor is now the Chairman of Oberoi Family Office and Co-Founder of BNW Developments , is a serial entrepreneur redefining ultra-luxury real estate in the UAE with $7 billion in assets under development. He leads diverse investments across edutech, fintech, agritech, media, and sustainability, blending purpose with profitability. He is one of the Indian actors on Forbes' 40 Under 40 Heroes of Philanthropy list.
