Actor Vivek Oberoi has kept a promise he made last year. He has donated his entire remuneration from the film Ramayana to pay for the treatment of 50 children battling cancer. The donation was made to mark his 50th birthday and the occasion of Cancer Rose Day.
The actor had pledged the money to the cause instead of taking it home as his fee for the film. The gesture now covers the cancer treatment of 50 children.
Vivek Oberoi's Ramayana Salary Goes to Cancer Treatment
Vivek Oberoi is part of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, which also stars Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi. Last year, he decided he would not keep any of the money he earned from the film.
Speaking about his decision, he explained that he told producer Namit Malhotra he did not want a penny for his work in the film. Instead, he wanted the full amount to go to a cause he believes in — helping children who are fighting cancer.
"I told Namit (Malhotra, producer) that I don't want a penny for this. I want to donate it to a cause I believe in." — Vivek Oberoi
That promise has now been fulfilled. The donation is not a token amount — it is his complete remuneration for the film, and it is now directed towards the medical care of 50 young patients.
Why the 50th Birthday and Cancer Rose Day Matter Here
The timing of the donation carries meaning. Vivek Oberoi turned 50, and he chose to mark the milestone by giving rather than receiving. He also linked the gesture to Cancer Rose Day, a day focused on the fight against cancer.
By taking responsibility for the treatment of 50 children, the actor has turned a personal milestone into direct support for families who are dealing with a serious illness. Cancer treatment is expensive, and for many families, the cost is the hardest part of the battle. Covering the full treatment for 50 children means 50 families get relief they may not have had otherwise.
- The donation covers the entire Ramayana remuneration, not a part of it
- The money goes towards the treatment of 50 children battling cancer
- The pledge was made last year and has now been fulfilled
- The gesture marks both his 50th birthday and Cancer Rose Day
Our Take: A Promise Kept Is Worth More Than a Headline
In our view, the most important part of this story is not the amount donated. It is that the promise was kept. Anyone can announce a big donation. Far fewer people actually follow through. Vivek Oberoi said last year that he would give up his entire fee for Ramayana, and he has now done exactly that.
To put it plainly, this is how celebrity charity should work. No vague statements, no photo-op with a small cheque — just a clear pledge, made in advance, and then delivered. The money is going where it was promised: to the treatment of 50 children who are fighting cancer.
For readers, the takeaway is simple. Cancer treatment costs push many families to the edge, and support like this changes real lives. It also sets an example. When a well-known actor gives up his full salary for a film to fund medical care, it sends a message that giving back does not have to wait for a special moment — it can be planned, promised, and honoured.
The gesture also fits the occasion well. Turning 50 is a personal milestone. Marking it by funding the treatment of 50 children turns that milestone into something with lasting value. In our view, that is a birthday well spent.
Sources & References
- Original story: Vivek Oberoi keeps his promise; donates his entire Ramayana remuneration towards treatment of 50 children battling cancer to mark his 50th birthday
- Vivek Oberoi's statement to Hindustan Times on his decision not to take remuneration for Ramayana
