Raj Thackeray slams Vivek Oberoi and R Madhavan for living in Dubai while praising Modi

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray addressed the 20th anniversary of the Maharashtra Navnirman Vidyarthi Sena in Mumbai and questioned why Bollywood actors Vivek Oberoi and R Madhavan have settled in Dubai despite publicly lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi and claiming India is thriving under his leadership. He asked, “If you love India so much, if you love PM Modi, why are you living in a foreign land?” Thackeray added that the actors appear in what he called “government‑sponsored” films such as *Dhurandhar* before returning abroad. Oberoi has said he moved to Dubai to expand his business, while Madhavan cited his son’s swimming career during the COVID‑19 pandemic as the reason for his relocation. The speech also touched on industrialists leaving India, the NEET paper‑leak protests and criticism of BJP online trolls.

The remarks sparked discussion about celebrity patriotism and the political use of cultural platforms.