Vivian Dsena

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Vivian Dsena
Vivian Dsena at the grand finale of Bigg Boss 18 (cropped).jpg
Dsena in 2025
Born (1988-06-28) 28 June 1988 (age 36)
Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India
OccupationActor
Years active2008–present
Known for
Spouses
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    (m. 2013;div. 2017)​
  • Nouran Aly
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    (m. 2022)​

Vivian Dsena (born 28 June 1988) is an Indian actor who works in Hindi television. Dsena is considered among the most popular Hindi television actors. [1] He made his acting debut with Kasamh Se . Dsena has also participated in reality shows like Khatron Ke Khiladi 7 , Bigg Boss 18 and Jhalak Dikhla Jaa 8. [2] [3] [4] Dsena is best known for his portrayal of vampire Abhay Raichand in supernatural thriller Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahani , Rishabh Kundra in romantic Madhubala - Ek Ishq Ek Junoon and Harman Singh in drama Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki , winning several accolades including Indian Telly Awards , ITA Awards and Gold Awards . [5] [6]

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Early life and family

Dsena was born on 28 June 1988 [7] [8] at Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India. [9] His mother is Hindu, while his father is a Christian. [7] Through his father, his grandfather was Portuguese while his grandmother had British descent. [10] In an interview he stated that his mother was an athlete and his father a footballer, leading to his passion for football since the age of 10. He is a fan of the football player Lionel Messi. [11]

Personal life

Desena with wife Nouran Aly in 2025 Vivian Dsena with wife Nouran Aly at the grand finale of Bigg Boss 18 (cropped).jpg
Desena with wife Nouran Aly in 2025

In 2013, Dsena married his Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani co-star Vahbiz Dorabjee but the couple filed for divorce in 2016. [12] [13] [14] The divorce was finalized in 2021. [15]

In 2022, Dsena married Nouran Aly, an Egyptian journalist. They have a daughter together. Dsena converted to Islam in 2019 and is a practicing Muslim. [16] [17] Before his conversion to Islam, he was a Christian. [18]

Dsena often gets criticized, especially after his divorce from his first wife, which led to many negative rumors spreading about him. Even to this day, he continues to face criticism. [19]

Filmography

Television

List of Vivian Dsena television credits
YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2008–2009 Kasamh Se Vicky Jai Walia [20]
2010 Agnipareeksha Jeevan Ki – Gangaa Shivam [21]
2010–2011 Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani Abhay RaichandMain Lead [22]
2011Abhayendra Singh [23]
2012–2014 Madhubala Ek Ishq Ek Junoon Rishabh "RK" KundraMain Lead [24]
2013–2014Keval Ram "KRK" Kushwaha [25]
2014Raja "Raju" Kushwaha [26]
2013 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6 HimselfGuest appearance [27]
2015 Comedy Nights with Kapil [28]
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8 Contestant10th place [29]
2016 Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7 Contestant5th place [30]
2016–2019 Shakti – Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki Harman SinghMain Lead [31] [32]
2018 Bigg Boss 12 HimselfGuest appearance
2021–2022 Sirf Tum Ranveer OberoiMain Lead [33] [34]
2023 Udaariyaan Dr. Sartaj Singh RandhawaCameo [35]
2024–2025 Bigg Boss 18 ContestantRunner up [36]

Awards and nominations

List of Vivian Dsena awards and nominations
YearAwardCategoryShowResultRef.
2012 Indian Television Academy Awards GR8! Performer of the Year (Male) Madhubala - Ek Ishq Ek Junoon Won [37]
2013 Indian Telly Awards Best Actor in Lead Role (Male)Nominated [38]
Best Onscreen Couple (With Drashti Dhami)Won [38]
Gold Awards Best Actor in Lead Role (Jury)Won [39]
Best Actor in Lead Role (Popular)Nominated
Indian Television Academy Awards Best Actor PopularNominated [40]
2014 Asian Viewers Television Awards Male Personality of the YearWon [41]
Indian Telly Awards Best Onscreen Couple (with Drashti Dhami)Nominated [42]
2017 Indian Television Academy Awards Best Actor (Popular) Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki Won [43]
Best Actor Male (Jury)Nominated
2018 Gold Awards Best Actor Male (Critics)Won [44]
Best Actor Male (Popular)Nominated
Best Jodi (With Rubina Dilaik)Nominated
Indian Television Academy Awards Best Actor (Popular)Nominated [45]
2019 Indian Telly Awards Best Actor in Lead Role Male (Popular)Nominated [46]
Best Jodi (Popular) (with Rubina Dilaik)Nominated
Gold Awards Best Actor Male (Popular)Nominated [47]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Shakti actor Vivian Dsena: Worked hard for 11 years to achieve what I have today". The Indian Express. 17 June 2019. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
  2. ↑ "Popularity alone can not help win 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa': Vivian DSena". The Indian Express. 22 June 2017. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
  3. ↑ "Bigg Boss 18 Winner: Vivian Dsena finally breaks his silence on Karan Veer Mehra's win: "I didn't lose anything!"". Indiatimes. 20 January 2025. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
  4. ↑ "I always compete with myself: Vivian Dsena on Khatron Ke Khiladi". Hindustan Times. 22 February 2016. Archived from the original on 17 June 2024. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
  5. ↑ "Drashti Dhami, Vivian Dsena complete 400 episodes of 'Madhubala'". archive.indianexpress.com. The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 20 June 2014. Retrieved 7 August 2019.
  6. ↑ "Vivian Dsena to build up a Muscular Body for his next show!". PINKVILLA. 3 May 2016. Archived from the original on 7 August 2019. Retrieved 7 August 2019.
  7. 1 2 "TV's hot vampire Vivian Dsena turns 29, all you need to know about the actor". The Times of India . 28 June 2017. Archived from the original on 1 July 2017. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
  8. ↑ "Happy Birthday Vivian Dsena: 5 Reasons that set the Shaktii...Astiva Ke Ehsaas Ki star apart from others". PINKVILLA. 28 June 2019. Archived from the original on 24 July 2019. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
  9. ↑ "As Vivian Dsena Turns 33, we take a look at his Television Career so far". News18 . 28 June 2021. Archived from the original on 12 April 2022. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
  10. ↑ "Vivian Dsena, who is celebrating his birthday today, talks to us about his career and life". Tribune India . 28 June 2021. Archived from the original on 6 January 2025. Your name sounds Portuguese. Any connection? My grandfather was a Portuguese, who stayed back in India. And, my grandmother was a British descent.
  11. ↑ Baddhan, Raj (22 July 2019). "Vivian Dsena: "If not an actor, I would've been a footballer"". BizAsia | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Events and Music. Archived from the original on 24 July 2019. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
  12. ↑ "Telly couple Vivian-Vahbbiz tie the knot". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 28 January 2013. Retrieved 24 March 2013.
  13. ↑ "Vahbiz Dorabjee breaks her silence on divorce with Vivian Dsena and Rs 2 crore alimony". India Today. Ist. Archived from the original on 24 July 2019. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
  14. ↑ "Vahbiz Dorabjee accuses Vivian Dsena of domestic violence; divorce delayed due to the charges? – Times of India". The Times of India. 5 May 2019. Archived from the original on 6 May 2019. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
  15. ↑ "Vivian Dsena and Vahbiz Dorabjee's divorce finalised: 'It is a mutual decision and there's no need to choose sides'". The Indian Express . 27 December 2021. Archived from the original on 31 March 2022. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
  16. ↑ "Indian actor Vivian Dsena confirms converting to Islam; 'I find peace in praying'". ARYNews. 29 March 2023. Archived from the original on 29 March 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
  17. ↑ "Vivian Dsena, Married To An Egyptian, Reveals He Has Followed Islam Since 2019". NDTV. Archived from the original on 22 April 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
  18. ↑ "Vivian Dsena confirms converting to Islam in 2019, says 'I find peace in praying five times a day'". Indiatoday. Archived from the original on 28 March 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
  19. ↑ Azeem, Eba Fatima. "Vivian Dsena Opens Up About Past Struggle with Alcoholism; 'Meri Personality Change Ho Rahi Thi…'". News24. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
  20. ↑ Vickey Lalwani. "Kasamh Se to be discontinued". Times of India . Retrieved 18 April 2016.
  21. ↑ "Now Ganga to go off air". The Times of India. 7 August 2010. Archived from the original on 7 December 2022. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
  22. ↑ Sana Farzeen (12 January 2021). "Five youth shows we miss on television". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 31 July 2021. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
  23. ↑ Vidushi Sagar (19 June 2015). "The changing face of vampires". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 12 July 2021. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
  24. ↑ "It was a mutual decision: Vivian Dsena on quitting 'Madhubala...' – Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis". dnaindia.com. 25 January 2014. Archived from the original on 26 February 2015. Retrieved 5 June 2018.
  25. ↑ "'Madhubala – Ek Ishq Ek Junoon' to take leap sans Vivian Dsena". Zee News. 23 January 2014. Archived from the original on 7 August 2019. Retrieved 7 August 2019.
  26. ↑ "Madhubala to end". PinkVilla. 13 June 2014. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
  27. ↑ "Watch Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 6 Episode 14 : Vivian Surprises Drashti - Watch Full Episode Online(HD) On JioCinema". www.jiocinema.com. Archived from the original on 2 February 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
  28. ↑ "Watch Comedy Nights With Kapil Season 1 Episode 166 : Palak And Gutthi As Judges - Watch Full Episode Online(HD) On JioCinema". www.jiocinema.com. Archived from the original on 2 February 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
  29. ↑ Rajani, Snehal (29 August 2015). "Vivian DSena's journey comes to an end on Jhalak!". india.com. Archived from the original on 8 July 2017. Retrieved 5 June 2018.
  30. ↑ "Vivian Dsena to enter Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi". mid-day.com. 21 February 2016. Archived from the original on 1 March 2016. Retrieved 5 June 2018.
  31. ↑ "'Shakti – Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki' actor Vivian Dsena aka Harman Singh quits the show after 3 years". DNA India. 3 August 2019. Archived from the original on 4 August 2019. Retrieved 7 August 2019.
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  33. ↑ "Vivian Dsena and Eisha Singh to be seen in a new romantic drama "Sirf Tum"". India Today. 10 October 2021. Archived from the original on 10 October 2021. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
  34. ↑ "Vivian Dsena back on television with passionate love-tale "Sirf Tum"; Eisha Singh to play the female-lead". The Indian Express. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
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  38. 1 2 "Telly Awards". tellyawards.indiantelevision.com. Archived from the original on 25 April 2015. Retrieved 5 June 2018.
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  41. ↑ "AVTA 2014: Winners List". www.bizasialive.com. Archived from the original on 22 December 2017. Retrieved 18 October 2014.
  42. ↑ "Telly awards 2014 Popular Awards nominees and winners". Archived from the original on 20 April 2016.
  43. ↑ "Golden Petal Awards 2017: 17th ITA Awards: Jennifer Winget, Nakuul Mehta and Vivian DSena win big;". www.timesnownews.com. Archived from the original on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 5 June 2018.
  44. ↑ Fazeen, Sana (20 June 2018). "Zee Gold Awards 2018: Jennifer Winget, Mouni Roy, Hina Khan, Sriti Jha, Nakuul Mehta win big honours". The Indian Express. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
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  47. ↑ "Gold Awards 2019 Winners List: Shivangi Joshi, Mohsin Khan, Surbhi Chandna, Rhea Sharma and Others Win Big". Pinkvilla. Archived from the original on 12 October 2019. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
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