Actor Vivek Oberoi recently talked about how fame doesn’t last forever and even the biggest stars can be forgotten. Speaking to Pinkvilla, he said that by 2050, people might ask, “Kaun Shah Rukh Khan?” He also mentioned legends like Raj Kapoor, pointing out that history can slowly push stars into the past, no matter how popular they are today.
What Vivek Oberoi said
Vivek explained that no matter how famous someone is today, history can gradually fade stars into the background. He said that while actors like Shah Rukh are global icons now, future generations might not know their films or names. Using examples like Raj Kapoor, Vivek stated how even the biggest stars can eventually be forgotten, showing that fame is often temporary in the film world.
Fans’ Reaction
Vivek’s comments sparked mixed reactions online. Some agreed with his point about fame being temporary, while many criticised him for downplaying Shah Rukh Khan’s legacy. The discussion led to debates about celebrity, respect, and how Bollywood stars are remembered. Vivek is also preparing for his upcoming films, Ramayana and Spirit, starring Prabhas, Tripti Dimri, and Prakash Raj.
लोग SRK को जानते हैं, लेकिन Vivek Oberoi का नाम अभी भी कई के लिए अनजान है
— Vikas Chand (@vikas_chand11) November 21, 2025
Vivek Oberoi ekdam sahi bola hai ….kuch galat nahi kaha usne
— Akshay Thakur (@Akayan94) November 21, 2025
Vivek Oberoi की बात में सचाई है—हर generation के अपने heroes होते हैं।
SRK आज की पीढ़ी के लिए legend हैं, पर 2050 में नई पीढ़ी के लिए शायद सिर्फ इतिहास का हिस्सा होंगे।लेकिन कुछ icons जैसे Raj Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, SRK अपने अंदाज़, काम और प्रभाव की वजह से हमेशा किसी न किसी…
— संजय बौद्ध (@Sanjayboddh1993) November 21, 2025