Vivian Dsena
His other works include the social drama Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki and drama romance Sirf Tum. Dsena has also participated in reality shows like Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7 and Jhalak Dikhla Jaa 8.
Early life and family
Dsena was born on 28 June 1988 at Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India. His mother is Hindu, while his father is a Christian of Portuguese descent. 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.
Personal life
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In 2013, Dsena married his Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani co-star Vahbiz Dorabjee but the couple filed for divorce in 2016. The divorce was finalized in 2021. 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. Before his conversion to Islam, he was a Christian.
Filmography
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2008–09 | Kasamh Se | Vicky Jai Walia | ||
2010 | Agnipareeksha Jeevan Ki – Gangaa | Shivam | ||
2010–11 | Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani | Abhay Raichand | ||
2011 | Abhayendra Singh | |||
2012–14 | Madhubala Ek Ishq Ek Junoon | Rishabh Kundra | ||
2013–14 | Keval Ram Khushwaha | |||
2014 | Raja Khushwaha | |||
2015 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8 | Contestant | 10th place | |
2016 | Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7 | Contestant | 5th place | |
2016–19 | Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki | Harman Singh | ||
2021–22 | Sirf Tum | Ranveer Oberoi | ||
2023 | Udaariyaan | Dr. Sartaj Singh Randhawa |
Special appearances
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2013 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6 | Himself | Guest |
2015 | Comedy Nights with Kapil | Himself | Guest |
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
Year | Award | Category | Show | Result | Ref. |
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2012 | Indian Television Academy Awards | GR8! Performer of the Year (Male) | Madhubala - Ek Ishq Ek Junoon | Won | |
2013 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actor in Lead Role (Male) | Nominated | ||
Best Onscreen Couple (With Drashti Dhami) | Won | ||||
Gold Awards | Best Actor in Lead Role (Jury) | Won | |||
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 | ||
Indian Telly Awards | Best Onscreen Couple (with Drashti Dhami) | Nominated | |||
2017 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actor (Popular) | Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki | Won | |
Best Actor Male (Jury) | Nominated | ||||
2018 | Gold Awards | Best Actor Male (Critics) | Won | ||
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 |