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At a recent Cancer Rose Day event in Mumbai, Sahara Shah signed the film on stage in front of Vivek Oberoi, leaving him visibly emotional and proud.
Vivek Oberoi gets emotional as his adopted daughter signs her first film
Vivek Oberoi’s family includes his two children with Priyanka Alva, Vivaan Veer and Ameyaa Nirvana. But the actor has also opened his home and heart to children battling cancer. One of them is Sahara Shah, whom Vivek adopted when she was just two-and-a-half years old while she was undergoing cancer treatment. Now 22 and cancer-free, Sahara has completed her aviation training and is also set to begin her acting journey with a Nepali film. At a recent Cancer Rose Day event in Mumbai, she signed the film on stage in front of Vivek, leaving him visibly emotional and proud.
Vivek Oberoi gets emotional
On September 22, at the event in Mumbai, Sahara Shah announced her decision to follow her adoptive father Vivek Oberoi‘s footsteps. She said, “I completed my aviation training. I’ll see you soon in Dubai, and I don’t think we’ll have distance between us anymore. I’m playing a lead actress in a film. It’s a Nepali film. I haven’t signed yet. I wanted to take your blessing. You’ve been a huge part of my life. I’ve seen you since I was a child, and I always wanted to follow in your footsteps. I’m not even halfway there. I don’t think I’ll be able to reach any place you are in.”
Sahara credited Vivek for always encouraging her to pursue acting, dancing and anything else she wished to explore. She said his support gave her the confidence to dream bigger for herself and her mother, especially considering their background. Referring to Vivek as “dada”, she acknowledged his constant presence in her life and said he had filled the void left by her father. She went on to add, “Gifting this to him feels like such a small thing because it’s nothing compared to what you’ve done for me. It’s all been possible because of you. There’s so much love and affection for you. I’m so overwhelmed.”
Vivek was visibly emotional as he embraced Sahara and watched her take a major step towards her acting career. He proudly applauded as she signed her debut film on stage, with the poster being unveiled during the event. The actor said, “This is a very proud moment for me. I want you to fly high in your career, and do very well in films. I feel so happy. God bless you, beta. Never forget you’re a winner. You fought against cancer, and are a happy achiever in life today.”
Vivek said he was overwhelmed with happiness and pride as he reflected on Sahara’s journey. Recalling the first time he saw her at two-and-a-half years old, he remembered her undergoing chemotherapy while battling cancer, but said he could also see the determination in her. He recalled how she would hold his finger and said he believed she would overcome the illness. Vivek added that he prayed for her every day and expressed pride in seeing her now cancer-free and pursuing her dreams through her own hard work.
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Ask News18Vivek Oberoi adopted Sahara Shah when she was just two-and-a-half years old while she was undergoing chemotherapy for cancer treatment.
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