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Vivian Dsena
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]

Early life and family

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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

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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

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Television

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List of Vivian Dsena television credits
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2008–2009 Kasamh Se Vicky Jai Walia [20]
2010 Agnipareeksha Jeevan Ki – Gangaa Shivam [21]
2010–2011 Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani Abhay Raichand [22]
2011 Abhayendra Singh [23]
2012–2014 Madhubala Ek Ishq Ek Junoon Rishabh "RK" Kundra [24]
2013–2014 Keval Ram "KRK" Kushwaha [25]
2014 Raja "Raju" Kushwaha [26]
2013 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6 Himself Guest appearance [27]
2015 Comedy Nights with Kapil [28]
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8 Contestant 10th place [29]
2016 Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7 Contestant 5th place [30]
2016–2019 Shakti – Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki Harman Singh [31][32]
2018 Bigg Boss 12 Himself Guest appearance
2021–2022 Sirf Tum Ranveer Oberoi [33][34]
2023 Udaariyaan Dr. Sartaj Singh Randhawa [35]
2024–2025 Bigg Boss 18 Contestant Runner up [36]

Awards and nominations

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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 [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 Popular Nominated [40]
2014 Asian Viewers Television Awards Male Personality of the Year Won [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

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References

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  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. ^ 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.
  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.
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  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.
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  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.
  32. ^ "Vivian Dsena quits Colors' 'Shakti – Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki'". BizAsia | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Events and Music. 3 August 2019. Archived from the original on 4 August 2019. Retrieved 7 August 2019.
  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.
  35. ^ 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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  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.
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