Vivek Oberoi rejected an easy launch by his father Suresh Oberoi, choosing struggle instead. Ram Gopal Varma initially turned him down for 'Company' (2002), doubting he suited Chandu Nagre's rugged look.

Oberoi lived in a Mumbai chawl for three weeks to transform himself, winning the role. He now stars in 'Ramayana Part 1' as Vibhishan.

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