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  • Comment: I'm sure this is a pleasant and generous young man, but he is clearly not notable, as Wikipedia defines notability. The sum of the information about him is as follows: He has notable relatives (that does not make him notable), he has self-published a number of books (which does not make him notable), he has had minor roles in a few TV shows (not something that makes him notable), he has donated to charitable causes, and he has a website. Neither of which is a criterion for notability.
    There isn't one single source in this draft that is reliable, independent, and talks about Vinyak Singh Oberoi. All reliable sources are about other topics, and the sources mentioning him are all non-independent and/or not reliable. bonadea contributions talk 11:13, 21 December 2024 (UTC)

Vinayak Singh Oberoi, also known as Vinayak Singh, is an Indian Author and Philanthropist.[1][2] Born into an elite family with roots in Bengal aristocracy and royalty. Second Great Grandson of Dewan of Mayurbhanj and Advocate General of Bengal KCSI, Great Nephew of Padma Bhushan, Indian Film Producer and grandson of Indian Chemical Industrialist

Vinayak Singh Oberoi
Oberoi in 2024, at Varanasi
Born (2006-05-07) May 7, 2006 (age 18)
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Other namesVinayak Singh
CitizenshipIndian
EducationArmy Public School, Kolkata
Occupation(s)Author, Philanthropist, Businessman, Entrepreneur and Former Actor
Years active2020-Present
Known forBooks, Philanthropy
Parent(s)Dr. Uma Dhar Ph.D., NET (mother) Rajiv Singh (father)
RelativesAbhishek Singh (Half Sibling) Birendranath Sircar (Great Uncle)

Early life and Education

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Oberoi was born on May 7 2006, Kolkata to Dr. Uma Dhar and Rajiv Singh into an elite family with deep roots in Bengal Aristocracy.[3]He went to Army Public School, Kolkata. His mother, Dr. Uma Dhar, Ph.D. NET/JRF Guest Faculty and Post-Doctoral Fellow at Jadavpur University.[4][5]Dr. Dhar had Prof. Amita Chatterjee as her Ph.D. and Post-Doctoral Guide.[6][7] Oberoi has a step sibling- Abhishek Singh[8]

Oberoi's is the Great Great Grandson of Advocate-General of Bengal- Sir Nripendra Nath Sircar (via Great-Grandmother, Amiyabala Sircar Dhar) and Dewan of Mayurbhanj- Sri. Mohini Mohan Dhar (via Great-Grandfather Dhirendra Mohan Dhar, ICS CIE)[9] He was the son of Barrister J.N. Sircar, Esq. and grandson of educationist Peary Charan Sarkar [10]and the father of Padma Bhushan, filmmaker Birendranath Sircar[11]

A grand-nephew of Peary Charan Sircar was Brajendranath De, Esq., ICS, who was the District Magistrate and Collector of Hooghly, and Commissioner (Offgt.) of Burdwan. His second son-in-law was Sir Sarat Kumar Ghosh, ICS, Chief Justice of Jaipur and Kashmir and the only interim Chief Justice of the High Court of Rajasthan, his fifth daughter and son-in-law were the social reformer Saroj Nalini Dutt, MBE, and Gurusaday Dutt, ICS, Secretary, Local Self Government and Public Health, Government of Bengal, his sixth son-in-law was Lieutenant Colonel Jyotish Chandra De, IMS,[12] 2nd Indian Principal of the Calcutta Medical College, his seventh son-in-law was Captain (Hon.) Dr. Paresh Chandra Datta, first Chief Medical Officer of the B.R. Singh Memorial Hospital, Calcutta then of the East Bengal Railway and Director of Public Health, Government of West Bengal and his third son was Major (Hon.) Basanta Kumar De, Traffic Superintendent General and then Commercial Traffic Manager of the BNR. Brajendrnath De served as the full district magistrate and collector of Khulna, He became the magistrate and collector of Balasore in Orissa and then of Malda and Hooghly.[13] He was the first Indian to be elected as chairman of the Hooghly Municipal Corporation. He was an (acting) commissioner of the Burdwan

Oberoi's great grand uncle- Satyendra Mohan Dhar, was married to Ava Dhar (née Sen), grand daughter of Sir Krishna Govinda Gupta KCSI, ICS.

Sri. Chittajit Mohan Dhar, grandfather of Oberoi was a pioneer in the production of dimethyl phthalate and benzyl benzoate in India. Chittajit Mohan Dhar (C.M. Dhar) played a crucial role in pioneering the domestic production of Benzyl Benzoate at Perfect Chemical Industries Pvt. Ltd., located at 39 Dum Dum Road, Kolkata, West Bengal. This innovation was essential for defense applications, and by shifting production to Indian soil, the company saved the nation valuable foreign exchange, amounting to ₹1 crore annually. This move significantly [14]reduced India's dependency on imports and demonstrated the company's ability to produce complex chemicals domestically. In addition, under Dhar's leadership, the company manufactured basic dyes such as Methylene Blue, Methyl Violet, Auramine, and Malachite Green, using indigenous plants and equipment. This commitment to self-reliant industrial processes was further evidenced by their production of Dimethyl Phthalate, another critical chemical for defense applications. The company's achievements in the chemical sector were recognized by Professor Humayun Kabir, then Union Minister for Petroleum and Chemical Industries, who visited the factory to commend the rapid progress and the substantial contribution to saving foreign exchange. This visit highlighted the national importance of the company’s advancements and its role in supporting India's industrial and defense sectors. [14]

The entire family had an estimated net worth of $54.5 Million, about 462.805 Crores in the 1900's, and has currently decreased significantly to $20.8 Million - 176.592 Crores

Year Source of Wealth Net worth (USD) Net Worth (INR)
1940-1950 Business, Land-Ownings $43.5 Million ₹369.255 Crores
1950-1970 Perfect Chemical Factory and Industries $54.5 Million Increase +25.36% ₹462.805 Crores
1970-1990 Land Ownings- Chak Garia, Baghajatin Housing Society Fisheries $24.5 Million Decrease --55.08% ₹207.905 Crores
1990-2010 Fisheries and Land Ownings- Chak Garia

(Disputed Land Owning)

$20.8 Million Decrease --15.07% ₹176.592 Crores
2010-Present Fisheries, Land Ownings- Chak Garia and Baghajatin, Fisheries (Disputed Land Owning) $20.8 Million Steady ₹176.592 Crores

Books

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2020: “Into the Depths of Darkness” 2023: “An Encounter with Diex”

2023: “Cursed Silence: The Haunting of Kuldhara”

2023: “Being Happy: Embrace the Joy Within”

2023: “Christmas Tales”

2023: “Chromatic” (With Yash Siddhart Goenka and Vineet Verma Upadhyay)

2023: “101 Everyday Life Physics Questions”

2023: “101 Everyday Life Chemistry Questions”

2023: “101 Everyday Life Biology Questions”

2023: “Crunching Calculus”

2023: “Secret of Occult Skulls”

2023: “A Career Compass for Science Stream”

2023: “Paracletes and Phantoms”

2024: Sérénade- Melancholia (8 book series)

2024: I Remember- The Vanishing Footprints (Sérénade- Melancholia Book 1)

2024: Ink Stains and Love Notes (Sérénade- Melancholia Book 2)

2024: Shadows of Silent Despair (Sérénade- Melancholia Book 3)

2024: Chronicles of Midnight: The Sad May Version (Sérénade- Melancholia Book 4)

2024: Fading Petals of May (Sérénade- Melancholia Book 5)

2024: September’s Echo (Sérénade- Melancholia Book 6)

2024: Whispers In The Enchanted Glen (Sérénade- Melancholia Book 7)

2024: Lonely Thread (Sérénade- Melancholia Book 8)

2024: Eighteen- An Autobiography (Upcoming May 7th 2024)

2024: Eighteen- An Autobiography (Unreleased May 7th 2024)- The Extended Version

2024: Eighteen- An Autobiography (Unreleased May 7th 2024)- The Older Version

2024: Eighteen- An Autobiography (Unreleased May 7th 2024)- The 25 Friends Version

2024: Eighteen- An Autobiography (Unreleased May 7th 2024)- Growing Up version

2024: Eighteen- An Autobiography (Unreleased May 7th 2024)- The Secret Version

2024: Willow- Serenity Brews

2024: Sobs in Silence: A Collection of Tear-Stained Verses

2024: Kali Stavanamalika: Garland of Praise to Kali

Public Criticism

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Oberoi has faced significant criticism regarding the supernatural events he describes in his autobiography, Eighteen.[15]Many sceptics argue that the paranormal activities he claims to have encountered, such as objects inexplicably flying around his home, are fabricated or exaggerated.[16] Critics contend that such extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence, which they believe Oberoi fails to provide.[17]

In Eighteen, Oberoi recounts a series of unsettling occurrences, including the appearance of cat hair and human hair materialising from nowhere.[18]He attributes these phenomena to supernatural forces, suggesting a chaotic environment influenced by unseen entities. However, detractors argue that these experiences could be attributed to psychological factors or environmental explanations rather than genuine paranormal activity.[19]

Furthermore, Oberoi discusses witchcraft allegedly practiced by a family member against his own family. This claim adds a layer of complexity to his narrative, but it has also led to skepticism. Critics question the validity of such assertions, suggesting that they may stem from cultural beliefs or personal fears rather than actual experiences.[20]

Witnesses to these events, as mentioned in his book, include Oberoi himself, his parents, and a few other family members. While their testimonies lend some credibility to his claims, critics argue that anecdotal evidence is insufficient to substantiate the extraordinary nature of the events described.[21]

Philanthropy

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Oberoi has donated about 1,000 food packets including, milk and eggs to children and stray dogs, particularly supporting the Thaagam Foundation[22] and other foundations in 2024 for stray dog welfare and child nutrition. He has also extended his support to flood-affected regions in Africa and contributed to drug rehabilitation centers. Like, The Baruipur Wake-up Drug Rehabilitation Center.[23] Additionally, Vinayak has also supported and worked for for girls' education, actively donating to initiatives that empower young women through education.[24]

He received the Young Philanthropist Award 2024 by Universal Charity and leadership Society, Gujrat.[25][26]

Media and Acting

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Oberoi enrolled in acting classes, during early 2017, Bioscope Vedas Creation. He was featured on the Television on following shows.

Oberoi is also the great grand-nephew of Indian Film Producer, Birendranath Sircar.[33]Sircar received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest award in Indian cinema give by Government of India in 1970, and in 1972 he was awarded the Padma Bhushan, by Government of India. He is the founder of New Theatres Kolkata.[34]

Entrepreneurship

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Gypsievan was an entertainment website founded by Vinayak Singh Oberoi and launched on January 9, 2020.[35] The platform featured a wide variety of content including music from popular artists such as Katy Perry, Rihanna, and Taylor Swift, as well as jokes, memes, photos, and videos.[36] It also had an educational corner where Vinayak himself would write and upload educational content. Additionally, Gypsievan served as a social media website, allowing users to interact and share content.[37]

In December 2020, the website was hacked by a group of individuals from Bangladesh. After extensive efforts to recover the site, it was relaunched in late 2021 with a new domain, changing from gypsievan.com to gypsievan.in[38] Unfortunately, the website faced another hacking incident by the same group in March 2023, who also started impersonating Vinayak on social media platforms.Before it was hacked, Gypsievan generated a revenue of INR 2 Lakhs. After taking severe measures to counter these attacks, Vinayak ultimately decided to shut down the website permanently on May 11, 2024.[39]

References

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  12. ^ "Lives Less Forgotten: Lieutenant Colonel Jyotish Chandra De". Archived from the original on 9 July 2020. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
  13. ^ "Mr. B. De", in Bengalee, 7 September 1910; see also Indian Daily News, 3 September 1910
  14. ^ a b "Bombay Times newspaper- Chittajit Mohan Dhar and Professor Humayun Kabir".
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