The 2003 feud between Salman Khan and Vivek Oberoi remains one of Bollywood's most talked-about scandals. Vivek Oberoi, after his public fallout with Salman Khan, in which the Saathiya actor held a press conference to allege that Salman Khan called and threatened him, later sought to burn bridges by extending apologies, not just to Salman himself, but also to his mother. In an episode of Farah Khan 's chat show from years ago, Vivek Oberoi opened up about the repercussions he faced following the altercation with Salman Khan.
Reflecting on the aftermath, Vivek expressed regret over the hurt caused to Salman's mother. He recounted how this realization led him to visit Salman's mother when she was hospitalized, where he sincerely sought her forgiveness. Vivek shared that witnessing his own mother's distress over the negative publicity surrounding him made him empathize with how Salman's mother must have felt.
This gesture was a significant moment, demonstrating Vivek's earnest efforts to reconcile and make amends for the controversy that had engulfed them. The incident serves as a reminder of the personal toll and consequences that such public disputes can have, even beyond the immediate individuals involved. It also underscores the complexities of relationships within the film industry and the importance of empathy and reconciliation in resolving conflicts.
While speaking to Farah, Salman said, "I remember one day I came home from shooting and saw my mother crying. I kept askin.