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Vivian Dsena
Indian actor (born 1988) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Vivian Dsena (pronounced [ˈʋɪʋɪjən d̪ˈseːnaː]; (born 28 June 1988) is an Indian actor and former model who works predominantly in Hindi television. Dsena is considered as one of the highest-paid actors in Indian television. He has received several accolades, including two Indian Television Academy Awards, two Indian Telly Awards, two Gold Awards and an Asian Viewers Television Award.
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Dsena made his acting debut with Indian television soap opera Kasamh Se in 2008. He later received wider reach for his portrayal of Abhay Raichand in supernatural teen drama Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani (2010–2011). He established himself as a leading actor by playing Rishabh Kundra, the superstar in romantic drama Madhubala – Ek Ishq Ek Junoon (2012–2014), Harman Singh in social drama Shakti – Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki (2016–2019) and Ranveer Oberoi in romantic drama Sirf Tum (2021–2022). Dsena played a major cameo role of Sartaj Singh Randhawa in romantic drama Udaariyaan (2023). He also participated in reality shows such as Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa season 8 (2015), Khatron Ke Khiladi 7 (2016) and Bigg Boss 18 (2024).
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Early life
Dsena was born on 28 June 1988[1][2] in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India.[3] His mother is Hindu, while his father is a Christian.[1] His father is of Portuguese descent.[4] His paternal grandfather was Portuguese and his paternal grandmother was of British descent.[5] He studied at Lokmanya Tilak High School in Mumbai, where he completed his schooling up to Class 12.[6]
He also studied at the Bhonsala Military School in Nashik, Maharashtra for two years.[7][8] He passed the Madhya Pradesh State-Level Engineering Entrance Exam and initially pursued engineering.[9] He had also cleared the All India Engineering Entrance Examination as well, but as modelling was his passion so he pursued that.[10][11]
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2007–2008: Early modelling success and acting debut
Dsena's career started With a call From Gladrags Manhunt and Megamodel Contest.[14] He came to Mumbai from Ujjain to be a model, and was among the top 10 finalists in Gladrags Manhunt contest in 2007. He later walked the ramp for designers like Vikram Phadnis.[15] Dsena has said he was rejected 350 to 400 times.[16] He made his television debut in 2008 with Zee TV's Kasamh Se by playing the role of Vicky jai Walia.[17][18] This was followed by his next project Agnipareeksha Jeevan Ki – Gangaa which aired on Colors TV where he played the role of Shivam.[19] Later in 2010, he played a double role in Star One TV's supernatural romance Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani as Abhay Raichand and Abhayendra Singh opposite Sukirti Kandpal. The show was the first youth centric supernatural series in India,[20] inspired by The Vampire Diaries and Twilight Saga.[21] The show aired its last episode on 15 December 2011 and established Dsena as a television actor.[22][23]
In 2012, he played a triple role in Colors TV's Madhubala – Ek Ishq Ek Junoon as Rishabh Kundra, Keval Ram Kushwaha and Raja Kushwaha opposite Drashti Dhami.[24][25] The performance of Dsena received numerous accolades and nominations including the ITA Award for Performer of the Year, Gold Award for Best Actor in a Lead Role and AVTA for Best Personality of the Year.[26] Madhubala – Ek Ishq Ek Junoon has been broadcast in over 50 countries.[27]
In 2015, Dsena participated in Colors TV's dance reality show, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8 and finished in 10th place.[28] In 2016, he again participated in the Colors TV's stunt-based reality TV show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7, which was filmed in Argentina and ended as a finalist.[29][30][31]
2016–present: Established actor
From 2016 to 2019, Dsena portrayed Harman Singh, in Colors TV's long-running popular show Shakti – Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki for which he was awarded a Gold Award for Best Actor (Critics) and ITA Award for Best Actor Drama Popular.[32][33] The show's story revolved around the transgender love story of Saumya (played by Rubina Dilaik) and Harman.[34] The show completed 700 episodes.[35] Dsena exited the show in 2019, citing his preference for not playing a father to a grown-up actor.[36][37] From 2021 to 2022, Dsena portrayed the role of Ranveer Oberoi, on Colors TV's romantic drama Sirf Tum opposite Eisha Singh.[38] He looses 10 kg weight for his role.[39] It was considered a success, with 232 episodes.[40] In 2023, he made a brief appearance in Udaariyaan as Dr. Sartaj Singh Randhawa. Dsena's entry made a significant impact on the show's viewership and TRP ratings.[41]
In 2024, Dsena was a contestant in the eighteenth season of Bigg Boss, the Indian version of the reality TV show Big Brother.[42][43] He stayed in the house for 105 days and emerged as the 1st runner up.[44] He was the highest-paid contestant on Bigg Boss 18.[45] He appeared on the first episode of Munawar Faruqui talk show, "Hafta Vasooli," on JioHotstar. The episode featured discussions about Vivian's life, including his time on "Bigg Boss 18".[46] He was last seen on Laughter Chefs as a guest, reuniting with his former co-star Rubina Dilaik for a Holi special episode.[47][48]
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Personal life
In 2013, Dsena married his Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani co-actress Vahbbiz Dorabjee. They separated in 2016 and their divorce was finalised in December 2021.[49][50][51] He later married Nouran Aly, an Egyptian journalist in 2022. They have a daughter together. Dsena converted to Islam in 2019 and is a practicing Muslim.[52][53] Before his conversion to Islam, he was a Christian.[54][55]
Media image and other work
In 2014, Dsena was included in Rediff's Television's Top 10 Actors list.[56] Since 2013, Dsena has been placed on The Times of India Most Desirable Television Men list. He was ranked 31st in 2013, 4th in 2018 and 11th position in 2019 list.[57][58][59] Between 2013 and 2021, Dsena's name appeared on Eastern Eye's list of 50 Sexiest Asian Men. He was ranked 24th in 2013, 5th in 2015, 7th in 2016, 4th in 2017, 2nd in 2018 and 3rd position in both 2019 and 2021.[60][61][62][63][64][65][66][67]
Dsena is known to be a football enthusiast and has been actively involved with the All Stars Football Club.[68][69] Since 2013, he has also been an active part of the All Star Football Club, a celebrity football club that raises funds for charity.[70][71] He also played in a charity soccer match against the FWICE.[72] He also played the celebrity football cup in Dubai.[73] He has been honored by the Bahrain government, becoming the first Indian television actor to receive this recognition.[74] The honor acknowledges his significant contributions to the entertainment industry.[75]
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Filmography
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Awards and nominations
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