Vivian Dsena

Summary

Vivian Dsena (born 28 June 1988) is an Indian actor who works in Hindi television. He made his acting debut with Kasamh Se in 2008. Dsena is best known for his portrayal of Vampire Abhay Raichand in supernatural thriller Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahani and Rishabh Kundra in romantic Madhubala - Ek Ishq Ek Junoon which he drew praise for his performances and received several accolades including Indian Telly Awards, ITA Awards and Gold Awards.[1]

Vivian Dsena
Dsena in 2016
Born (1988-06-28) 28 June 1988 (age 35)
Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India
OccupationActor
Years active2008–present
Known for
Spouses
  • (m. 2013; div. 2017)
  • Nouran Aly
    (m. 2022)

His other markable works include social drama Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki and drama romance Sirf Tum.[2] Dsena has also participated in reality shows like Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7 and Jhalak Dikhla Jaa 8.[3]

Early life and family edit

Dsena was born on 28 June 1988[4][5] at Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India.[6] His mother is Hindu, while his father is a Christian of Portuguese descent.[4] 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.[7]

Personal life edit

 
Dsena with his ex-wife Vahbbiz Dorabjee in 2015

In 2013, Dsena married his Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani co-star Vahbiz Dorabjee but the couple filed for divorce in 2016.[8][9][10] The divorce was finalized in 2021.[11] 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.[12][13] Before his conversion to Islam, he was a Christian.[14]

Filmography edit

Television edit

List of Vivian Dsena television credits
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2008–09 Kasamh Se Vicky Jai Walia
2010 Agnipareeksha Jeevan Ki – Gangaa Shivam
2010–11 Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani Abhay Raichand [15]
2011 Abhayendra Singh
2012–14 Madhubala Ek Ishq Ek Junoon Rishabh Kundra [16][17]
2013–14 Keval Ram Khushwaha
2014 Raja Khushwaha
2015 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8 Contestant 10th place [3][18]
2016 Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7 Contestant 5th place [19]
2016–19 Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki Harman Singh [20][21]
2021–22 Sirf Tum Ranveer Oberoi [22]
2023 Udaariyaan Dr. Sartaj Singh Randhawa [23]

Special appearances edit

List of Vivian Dsena special appearances
Year Title Role Notes
2013 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6 Himself Guest[24]
2015 Comedy Nights with Kapil Himself Guest[25]
2017 Savitri Devi College & Hospital Harman Singh Guest
2018 Udaan Sapnon Ki Guest
Tu Aashiqui Jashn-E-Ishq Guest
Bigg Boss 12 Himself Guest
2021 Sasural Simar Ka 2 Ranveer Oberoi Guest
Bigg Boss 15 Guest

Awards and nominations edit

List of Vivian Dsena awards and nominations
Year Award Category Show Result Ref.
2012 Indian Television Academy Awards GR8! Performer of the Year (Male) Madhubala - Ek Ishq Ek Junoon Won [26]
2013 Indian Telly Awards Best Actor in Lead Role (Male) Nominated [27]
Best Onscreen Couple (With Drashti Dhami) Won [27]
Gold Awards Best Actor in Lead Role (Jury) Won [28]
Best Actor in Lead Role (Popular) Nominated
Indian Television Academy Awards Best Actor Popular Nominated
2014 Asian Viewers Television Awards Male Personality of the Year Won [29]
Indian Telly Awards Best Onscreen Couple (with Drashti Dhami) Nominated
2017 Indian Television Academy Awards Best Actor (Popular) Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki Won [30]
Best Actor Male (Jury) Nominated
2018 Gold Awards Best Actor Male (Critics) Won [31]
Best Actor Male (Popular) Nominated
Best Jodi (With Rubina Dilaik) Nominated
Indian Television Academy Awards Best Actor (Popular) Nominated
2019 Indian Telly Awards Best Actor in Lead Role Male (Popular) Nominated
Best Jodi (Popular) (with Rubina Dilaik) Nominated
Gold Awards Best Actor Male (Popular) Nominated

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ a b "Popularity alone can not help win 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa': Vivian DSena". The Indian Express. 22 June 2017. Archived from the original on 28 July 2019. Retrieved 28 July 2019.
  4. ^ a b "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.
  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ "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.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ "Telly couple Vivian-Vahbbiz tie the knot". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 28 January 2013. Retrieved 24 March 2013.
  9. ^ "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.
  10. ^ "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.
  11. ^ "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.
  12. ^ "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.
  13. ^ "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.
  14. ^ "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.
  15. ^ "I'm not here to make friends: Sukirti Khandpal – Times of India". The Times of India. 21 October 2011. Archived from the original on 26 August 2019. Retrieved 7 August 2019.
  16. ^ "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.
  17. ^ "'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.
  18. ^ 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.
  19. ^ "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.
  20. ^ "'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.
  21. ^ Correspondent, BizAsia (3 August 2019). "Vivian Dsena quits Colors' 'Shakti – Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki'". BizAsia | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Events and Music. Archived from the original on 4 August 2019. Retrieved 7 August 2019.
  22. ^ "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.
  23. ^ Maheshwri, Neha (22 April 2023). "It's confirmed! Vivian Dsena to enter Udaariyaan". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 22 April 2023. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
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  25. ^ "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.
  26. ^ "IndianTelevisionAcademy.com". IndianTelevisionAcademy.com. Archived from the original on 21 October 2013. Retrieved 5 June 2018.
  27. ^ a b "Telly Awards". tellyawards.indiantelevision.com. Archived from the original on 25 April 2015. Retrieved 5 June 2018.
  28. ^ "Zee Gold Awards". entertainment.oneindia.in. 22 July 2013. Archived from the original on 30 July 2014. Retrieved 5 June 2018.
  29. ^ "AVTA 2014: Winners List". www.bizasialive.com. Archived from the original on 22 December 2017. Retrieved 18 October 2014.
  30. ^ "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.
  31. ^ "Zee Gold Awards". www.bizasialive.com. Archived from the original on 2 July 2018. Retrieved 21 June 2018.

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