Indian actor (born 1988)
Vivian Dsena
Dsena in 2025
Born (1988-06-28 ) 28 June 1988 (age 36) Occupation Actor Years active 2008–present Known for
Spouses
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
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
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
Awards and nominations
See also
References
^ "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 .
^ "Popularity alone can not help win 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa': Vivian DSena" . The Indian Express . 22 June 2017. Retrieved 20 January 2025 .
^ "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 .
^ "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 .
^ "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 .
^ "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 .
^ 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 .
^ "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 .
^ "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 .
^ "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.
^ 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 .
^ "Telly couple Vivian-Vahbbiz tie the knot" . Deccan Chronicle . Archived from the original on 28 January 2013. Retrieved 24 March 2013 .
^ "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 .
^ "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 .
^ "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 .
^ "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 .
^ "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 .
^ "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 .
^ Azeem, Eba Fatima. "Vivian Dsena Opens Up About Past Struggle with Alcoholism; 'Meri Personality Change Ho Rahi Thi…' " . News24 . Retrieved 22 January 2025 .
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^ Vidushi Sagar (19 June 2015). "The changing face of vampires" . Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 12 July 2021. Retrieved 14 June 2021 .
^ "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 .
^ " '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 .
^ "Madhubala to end" . PinkVilla . 13 June 2014. Retrieved 21 November 2015 .
^ "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 .
^ "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 .
^ 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 .
^ "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 .
^ " '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 .
^ "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 .
^ "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 .
^ "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 .
^ 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 .
^ "Bigg Boss 18 Promo: Vivian Dsena To Participate In Salman Khan-Hosted Show" . 4 October 2024. Retrieved 4 October 2024 .
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^ "Telly awards 2014 Popular Awards nominees and winners" . Archived from the original on 20 April 2016.
^ "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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