Vivian Dsena
Vivian Dsena (born 28 June 1988) is an Indian actor who works in Hindi television. Dsena is considered among the most popular Hindi television actor. He made his acting debut with Kasamh Se. 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. Dsena has also participated in reality shows like Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7 and Jhalak Dikhla Jaa 8. He is currently a contestant of the Indian reality show, Bigg Boss 18.
Dsena with his ex-wife Vahbbiz Dorabjee in 2015
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
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| 2024–present | Bigg Boss 18 | Contestant |
Special appearances
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
See also
References
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