Vivek is rising from the Ash(es)

Things are finally looking up for Vivek Oberoi. He will be joining the Indian Army on an honorary basis

If all goes well, Vivek Oberoi (who reinvented himself in Shootout at Lokhandwala by playing a dreaded gangster) will soon join the Territorial Army. "Vivek has received the offer from the Indian Army and he has shown a keen interest to take it up," says a source close to the Oberoi family.

When contacted, Vivek's father, Suresh Oberoi, confirmed the news that his son has received the offer. He said, "Of course, Vivek won't stop acting. He will join the Army on an honorary basis." Vivek will have to undergo a fitness test before he takes up his post. "We have yet to meet the Chief of Army Staff to get the details. But I must say that Vivek is very excited about this," added Suresh Oberoi.

Suresh Oberoi revealed that many of his family members have served the Indian Army. He said, "My grandfather served the Army for 30 years. My dad was in the Army during the British rule, but he was thrown out because he went on to join the Bhagat Singh's group. Vivek's nana retired as a General."

He adds, "Earlier, Vivek was in a horrible situation. He was undergoing a very tough time in his life when he started working for Shootout at Lokhandwala. He had too much stress. The media had gone against him. He had lost his girlfriend (read Aishwarya). Any other person in his place would have taken to alcohol. But he decided to fight back."