With Covid-19, the value of life has become so real, believes Vivek

Vivek Anand Oberoi may be more prepared for the lockdown this time around, but the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic has been bringing him distressful images from last year. “Trains full of migrant labourers are rushing back to UP and Bihar and that’s a scary sight again. This is putting them through a lot of economic pressure,” says the actor-producer. He has extended a helping hand to the needy this year, just the way he did in 2020. Oberoi stresses he wants to empower them to be independent rather than only helping them monetarily.

“We supported 7,500 daily wage worker families through our foundation and social impact lending company last year. I’m more focussed on whatever I can do to empower people. I believe in teaching a man to fish rather than feeding him every day,” he shares.

The Inside Edge actor says the pandemic has made him realise that the smallest things count. “With Covid-19 and mortality and being separated from someone close, the value of life and perspective has become more real. Every minute is important to me. Getting that first hug from my children in the morning is what I wait for and that is the ultimate joy of life,” he says with a smile.

I believe in teaching a man to fish rather than feeding him daily VIVEK ANAND OBEROI, Actor-producer