Vivek Oberoi Reacts To Rumours Of Ill Health After Tamil Actor Vivekh's Demise

Vivek Oberoi expressed grief over the demise of Tamil actor Vivekh and clarified that he is safe and healthy.

Vivek Oberoi Offered Condolences To Vivekh's Family

Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi has refuted a news report which suggested that he was hospitalized in Chennai. The ‘Saathiya’ star issued a clarification on social media and confirmed that he is safe and healthy. His fans were shocked when a report said that actor was admitted to a hospital in critical condition. It was actually Tamil actor Vivekh, who was rushed to a hospital following a heart attack. The Padma Shri awardee passed away on Saturday (April 17) morning at the age of 59. 

Vivek offered his condolence to  Vivekh’s family and expressed his grief over his demise. The ‘Kaal’ actor tweeted, “There has been a false news report about me being hospitalised in Chennai, I would like to clarify that I am safe & healthy with my family in Mumbai,but deeply saddened to hear abt the demise of  @Actor_Vivek from the Tamil industry. I extend my deepest condolences to his family.” 

According to a medical bulletin issued by the hospital, the veteran actor underwent an “emergency coronary angiogram followed by angioplasty” on Friday (April 16). South superstar Rajinikanth and Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled Vivekh's death on social media.

“Iconic artist, social worker and my close friend Vivek’s demise is excruciating. My deepest condolences to his family. May his soul achieve peace," Rajinikanth, who worked with Vivekh in 'Shivaji', said in a post.

PM Modi mourned Vivekh's demise and lauded him for his comic timing in films. "The untimely demise of noted actor Vivek has left many saddened. His comic timing and intelligent dialogues entertained people. Both in his films and his life, his concern for the environment and society shone through. Condolences to his family, friends and admirers. Om Shanti," he wrote on the micro-blogging site.

Vivekh was a known name in the Tamil entertainment industry. Apart from being an actor, he was also a popular TV personality, comedian and playback singer. He worked in over 220 movies in his career spanning over three decades.

Vivekh is survived by his wife Arulselvi and two children - Amrithanandini, Tejaswini. The couple was also parents to Prasanna, who died due to brain fever in 2015.

On the work front, the talented actor was last seen in 'Dharala Prabhu', which is the Tamil remake of Ayushmann Khurrana starrer 'Vicky Donor'.

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