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Vivian Dsena
Vivian Dsena at the grand finale of Bigg Boss 18 (cropped).jpg
Dsena in 2025
Born (1988-06-28) 28 June 1988 (age 36)
Occupation Actor
Years active 2008–present
Known for
  • Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahani
  • Madhubala - Ek Ishq Ek Junoon
  • Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki
  • Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7
  • Jhalak Dikhla Jaa
  • Sirf Tum (TV series)
Spouse(s)
  • Vahbbiz Dorabjee
    (m. 2013; div. 2017)
  • Nouran Aly
    (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. 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. 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.

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. Through his father, his grandfather was Portuguese while his grandmother had British 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

Vivian Dsena with wife Nouran Aly at the grand finale of Bigg Boss 18 (cropped)
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. 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.

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.

Filmography

Television

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

Awards and nominations

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
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

  • List of Indian television actors
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