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Vivek Oberoi clarifies his “Our industry has more plastic than Tupperware’ comment

Vivek Oberoi is well-known and loved for featuring in films such as Saathiya, Yuva, Masti, Kaal, Omkara, Shootout at Lokhandwala and more. During a recent chat, the actor clarified his 2009 statement – ‘our industry has…

Vivek Oberoi clarifies his “Our industry has more plastic than Tupperware’ comment
Naina Chatterjee

By Naina Chatterjee

Editor, Culture & Influence

Culture & Influence editor covering media, design, travel and the institutions shaping taste.

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PublishedSeptember 21, 2024 · 9:43 pm

UpdatedJune 16, 2026 · 4:59 am

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Vivek Oberoi is well-known and loved for featuring in films such as Saathiya, Yuva, Masti, Kaal, Omkara, Shootout at Lokhandwala and more. During a recent chat, the actor clarified his 2009 statement – ‘our industry has more plastic. For the unversed, around 15 years ago, Vivek appeared on Farah Khan’s show Tere Mere Beech Mein and made this shocking statement.

during which he made back in 2009, in a conversation with Farah Khan. The actor said that he was immature when he passed this remark as it’s not something that should be said out loud. For the unversed, Vivek appear then said, “Our industry has more plastic than the company that makes Tupperware boxes.”

Vivek Oberoi on his 2009 ‘plastic’ comment

During a recent conversation with India TV, Vivek Oberoi clarified his 2009 ‘plastic’ comment and said he was immature when he passed the remark. Stating that it’s not something that should be said out loud, the ‘Yuva’ actor said, “That’s not something to say out loud. They know who they are and you know it, too. The way I made this remark back then, it’s been a while, now I am older and more mature.” He continued, “He added, “It’s up to an individual whether or not they want to be plastic. It’s you who chooses to be real.”

Vivek: Some people might lack the strength to be real

Vivek continued, “Some people become plastic because they fear that people will judge their real side. Some people might lack the strength to be real. And others become plastic because they don’t know any other way to survive. They think this is how it is — networking, pleasing people, lying to them behind their backs. But, when you realise that all this is a waste of time, and being real is the ultimate satisfaction, you live in a meditative state and enjoy life.”

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Naina Chatterjee

Editor, Culture & Influence

Naina Chatterjee edits coverage of media, art, design, food, travel, sport and the institutions shaping contemporary Indian taste.

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