Bollywood actor Vivek Anand Oberoi turns a year older today, and while most of us remember him for his performances on screen, his story off-screen is equally fascinating. Over the past decade, Vivek has moved beyond just being a Bollywood actor to becoming a big name in the world of business. As per The Indian Express, his net worth is around Rs 1,200 crore and what makes his journey even more remarkable is that his flagship company runs on zero debt.
From real estate and jewellery to premium gin and even education-tech, Vivek has built a diverse portfolio across industries, proving that he’s just as comfortable making deals in boardrooms as he once was delivering dialogues on the big screen. On his birthday today (Wednesday, September 3), let’s look at his journey from a Bollywood star to a real estate bigwig.
From Bollywood to billion-dollar real estate
As per Business Standard, Vivek’s main business is BnW Real Estate Developments, a luxury real estate company he started with entrepreneur and chartered accountant Ankur Aggarwal.
In an interview with Fortune India, Vivek revealed that the company is currently developing assets worth a staggering 7 billion dollars (Rs 58,000 crore). What makes the company stand out is that it has no debt, which is rare in real estate, where most developers rely heavily on loans.
As per Business Standard, BnW’s focus is ultra-luxury projects for people with high-net-worth, family offices, and global investors. Right now, they’re working on 23 projects, and they all aim at luxury and exclusivity as per The Indian Express’s SCREEN.
Aqua Arc: A Rs 2,300 crore dream project
One of BnW’s most talked-about projects is Aqua Arc, a Rs 2,300 crore beachfront resort on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, near Dubai, as per Business Standard. It is located right across from the new Wynn Casino, which will be the world’s largest. The publication reports the casino is expected to attract over 5.5 million visitors every year, and this could greatly increase property values in the area. For early buyers, it means not just a luxurious home but also a smart investment.
Vivek himself describes BnW as a company aiming to redefine luxury real estate. “Investors can expect nothing less than excellence from BnW,” he said in an interview.
Solitario: Lab-grown diamonds
Another jewel in Vivek’s portfolio is his lab-grown diamond company, Solitario. As per The Fortune India last year, the company recorded revenues of Rs 95–100 crore and is now operating across eight countries and 25 cities. But for Vivek, it’s not just about numbers. His vision is to create a global jewellery brand with an Indian identity.
“You always hear of fine Italian or fine French jewellery, but never fine Indian jewellery, even though so many of the world’s finest jewels are crafted here,” he explained in an interaction with The Fortune India. Solitario, he says, is his way of changing that narrative.
A premium gin brand
In the same interview with The Fortune India, he revealed about his investment in the world of premium spirits. He holds a 21 per cent stake in a gin brand valued at nearly 30 million pounds (Rs 310 crore). His share alone is worth about Rs 71 crore.
The brand has been expanding in global markets, riding the wave of rising demand for craft spirits. For Vivek, this venture is all about stepping into lifestyle-driven businesses with long-term growth potential.
Vivek’s education venture
One of Vivek’s early entrepreneurial moves was in the ed-tech space. He invested in a company that financed student fees, making education more accessible.
In a YouTube conversation with Franchise India, he revealed, “We reached 12,000 schools, colleges, and universities through a B2B network. Then we connected directly with students, 45 lakh of them. That rich customer data made the company so valuable that it was pegged at almost 400 million dollars (Rs 3,400 crore).”
Why Vivek Oberoi stepped into business ventures
Vivek has often spoken about why he stepped into business in the first place. In an interview with SCREEN (The Indian Express), he shared that his experiences in Bollywood pushed him to seek independence.
“It was only around 2009 when I decided I didn’t want to be completely dependent on this and built my economic independence. I didn’t want to be in a situation where a lobby could decide your future. Somebody could bully you into doing something because they controlled things,” he said in the interview.
This drive to stay independent pushed him to explore different businesses and grow his wealth beyond films.
From actor to zero-debt entrepreneur
Today, as Vivek Oberoi celebrates his birthday, his story is nothing less than an inspiration. From being a Bollywood chocolate boy to a businessman with a global footprint, he has shown how resilience and smart decisions can reshape a career.
With real estate projects worth billions, a diamond brand expanding across continents, a stake in luxury gin, and a successful ed-tech investment, Vivek has grown his business ventures into an empire as big as his acting career. And the best part? He has done it all without falling into the trap of heavy debt.
On his birthday, Vivek’s journey shows that success isn’t just about movies, it’s also about taking that one step that drives you towards a bigger goal.