Vivek Oberoi's Florence proposal to Priyanka: A real Bollywood love story
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Actor Vivek Oberoi has revealed how he proposed to his wife Priyanka in a moment that could have been scripted in Mumbai's film studios — complete with a European city, a tuxedo, and a bridge. The story surfaced in a behind-the-scenes video shared on Netflix's official social media handle, connected to the show 'Desi Bling'.
How the Proposal Came to Light
Television actor Karan Kundrra visited Vivek's jewellery store, Solitario, to pick a ring for his long-time girlfriend Tejasswi Prakash. As Kundrra browsed, Vivek found himself recounting his own proposal story — one that unfolded not on a film set, but in the Italian city of Florence.
The Florence Setup
Vivek had quietly coordinated with Priyanka's mother and brother-in-law to send her to Florence, where he was already waiting. He had arranged a necklace, an outfit, and shoes in her hotel room, accompanied by a handwritten note directing her to meet him on the bridge 'across forever.'
In his own words from the video, Vivek said: 'And I was standing there on the bridge in my tux, with the engagement ring in my hand. I went down on one knee.'
The Wedding and Family
Vivek and Priyanka married in a traditional South Indian wedding ceremony on 29 October 2010 in Bengaluru. The couple has two children — Vivaan Veer and Ameyaa Nirvana.
Vivek on Priyanka as a Mother
Vivek has consistently spoken warmly about his wife in public. This Mother's Day, he shared a heartfelt note on social media alongside a tribute to his own mother. 'My wife Priyanka is that anchor for our children Vivaan and Ameyaa... In the way she listens to our children and the kindness she has planted in their hearts, Priyanka is building their future with the love and patience only a mother can,' he wrote.
The proposal anecdote, now circulating widely, offers a rare personal window into a Bollywood actor's private life — and a reminder that some real-life stories rival the scripts.