It can't be easy being dumped by one of Bollywood's most beautiful leading ladies. But for promising young star Viveik Oberoi, it might just help his career.

The split between Oberoi and megastar beauty queen Aishwarya Rai has paved the way to ending one of Indian cinema's most famous feuds - between Oberoi and Bollywood leading man Salman Khan.

Khan, who is well-known for his leading roles in action and romantic movies, called Oberoi to offer him his support after reports of the breakup surfaced, the Times of India reported.

Khan and Oberoi have been on bad terms since Oberoi gave an interview complaining that he was being harassed by Khan, who also dated Rai in the past.

In the wake of the interview, Khan reportedly used his clout in the film industry to torpedo Oberoi's career.

But now that Rai is out of the picture, Khan has asked his Bollywood friends to help Oberoi find a good role, the Times quoted a friend of Khan as saying.

Khan called Oberoi to say, "The bad omen has passed,'' the report said.

Rai is a superstar in India. She has made more than 30 movies, served on the Cannes Film Festival jury and features in international ad campaigns for leading jewelry, cosmetic and cola companies.

The break up has not hit Oberoi too hard. He has begun working out and has lost eight kilograms (18 pounds) since the romance ended, the Hindustan Times reported.-AP