Vivian Dsena

Dsena was born on 28 June 1988{{Cite web |date=28 June 2019 |title=Happy Birthday Vivian Dsena: 5 Reasons that set the Shaktii...Astiva Ke Ehsaas Ki star apart from others |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/discussion/happy-birthday-vivian-dsena-5-reasons-set-shaktiiastiva-ke-ehsaas-ki-star-apart-others-458423 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190724051557/https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/discussion/happy-birthday-vivian-dsena-5-reasons-set-shaktiiastiva-ke-ehsaas-ki-star-apart-others-458423 |archive-date=24 July 2019 |access-date=24 July 2019 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en}} in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India.{{Cite news |date=28 June 2021 |title=As Vivian Dsena Turns 33, we take a look at his Television Career so far |language=en |work=News18 |url=https://www.news18.com/news/lifestyle/as-vivian-dsena-turns-33-we-take-a-look-at-his-television-career-so-far-3898193.html |url-status=live |access-date=12 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220412171215/https://www.news18.com/news/lifestyle/as-vivian-dsena-turns-33-we-take-a-look-at-his-television-career-so-far-3898193.html |archive-date=12 April 2022}} His mother is Hindu, while his father is a Christian.{{Cite news |date=28 June 2017 |title=TV's hot vampire Vivian Dsena turns 29, all you need to know about the actor |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/tvs-hot-vampire-vivian-dsena-turns-29-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-actor/photostory/59351824.cms |url-status=live |access-date=2 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170701195446/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/TVs-hot-vampire-Vivian-Dsena-turns-29-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-actor/photostory/59351824.cms |archive-date=1 July 2017}} Through his father, his grandfather was Portuguese while his grandmother was of British descent.{{Cite web |date=28 June 2021 |title=Vivian Dsena, who is celebrating his birthday today, talks to us about his career and life |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/entertainment/vivian-dsena-who-is-celebrating-his-birthday-today-talks-to-us-about-his-career-and-life-275184/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250106171416/https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/entertainment/vivian-dsena-who-is-celebrating-his-birthday-today-talks-to-us-about-his-career-and-life-275184/ |archive-date=6 January 2025 |website=Tribune India |quote=Your name sounds Portuguese. Any connection? My grandfather was a Portuguese, who stayed back in India. And, my grandmother was a British descent.}} Therefore, he has European ancestry through his father's side, with Portuguese and British roots.{{Cite web |date=2025-01-20 |title=Who Is Bigg Boss 18 Runner-Up Vivian Dsena? All You Need To Know About Family, Net Worth, Popular Shows |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tv/who-is-bigg-boss-18-runner-up-vivian-dsena-all-you-need-to-know-about-family-net-worth-popular-shows-article-117379667#:~:text=Vivian%20Dsena%20is%20born%20to,his%20grandmother%20had%20British%20roots. |access-date=2025-05-16 |website=Times Now |language=en}}

His mother was an athlete and basketball player, while his father was a professional footballer. They both played for the Western Railway.{{Cite web |last=Kush |first=Kaptain |date=2024-12-16 |title=Meet Vivian Dsena's Parents: All About Duncan Dsena and Shyamlata Dsena |url=https://www.thecityceleb.com/biography/people/meet-vivian-dsenas-parents-all-about-duncan-dsena-and-shyamlata-dsena/ |access-date=2025-05-17 |website=TheCityCeleb |language=en-US}}{{Cite news |date=2025-05-11 |title=Exclusive – Bigg Boss 18 fame Vivian Dsena shares heartfelt words for his mom on this Mother’s Day; says 'She has been my support system' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-bigg-boss-18-fame-vivian-dsena-shares-heartfelt-words-for-his-mom-on-this-mothers-day-says-she-has-been-my-support-system/articleshow/121082799.cms |access-date=2025-05-19 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}} This athletic background of his parents influenced Vivian's own passion for football, which he developed from a young age.{{Cite web |last=Khan |first=Hasid |title=Bigg Boss 18: Vivian Dsena Net Worth, Age, Family, Career, Biography and Wiki |url=https://www.pratidintime.com/biography/vivian-dsena-net-worth-age-family-career-biography-and-wiki |access-date=2025-05-17 |website=www.pratidintime.com |language=en}}

He has had a passion for football since the age of 10.{{Cite web |title=Bigg Boss 18: The Versatile Vivian Dsena |url=https://www.radiocity.in/web-stories/bigg-boss-18-the-versatile-vivian-dsena-2532 |access-date=2025-05-16 |website=Radiocity}}{{Cite web |last=Suthar |first=Rahul |date=2019-07-22 |title=If Not an actor I would have been a footballer- Vivian Dsena |url=https://www.justshowbiz.net/if-not-an-actor-i-would-have-been-a-footballer-vivian-dsena/ |access-date=2025-05-16 |website=JustShowBiz |language=en-US}}

Dsena himself has been a national-level football player.{{Cite web |date=24 July 2015 |title=Vivian Dsena: There's no appreciation for sportsmen in India except for cricketers |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/vivian-dsena-theres-no-appreciation-for-sportsmen-in-india-except-for-cricketers/articleshow/48189453.cms |via=The Economic Times – The Times of India}} He initially wanted to pursue football as his career.{{Cite news |date=2015-06-28 |title=TV’s hot actor Vivian D’sena turns 27 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/tvs-hot-actor-vivian-dsena-turns-27/photostory/47853687.cms |access-date=2025-05-14 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}

He studied at Lokmanya Tilak High School in Mumbai, where he completed his schooling up to Class 12.{{Cite web |title=Bigg Boss 18: Rajat Dalal, Vivian Dsena to Chahat Pandey, know educational qualifications of BB 18 contestants |url=https://www.india.com/photos/entertainment/bigg-boss-18-rajat-dalal-vivian-dsena-to-chahat-pandey-know-educational-qualifications-of-bb-18-contestants-411621/ |access-date=2025-05-16 |website=www.india.com |language=en}}

He also studied at the Bhonsala Military School in Nashik, Maharashtra for two years, where he learned many sports including horse riding.{{Cite web |last=dsena |first=Vivian |title=Vivian dsena on about.me |url=https://about.me/facebook91 |access-date=2025-05-14 |website=about.me}}{{Cite web |last=Chowdhury |first=Rahmina |date=2016-08-15 |title=Independence Day special: Stars share which freedom fighter they would love to enact! |url=https://urbanasian.com/featured/2016/08/independence-day-special-stars-share-which-freedom-fighter-they-would-love-to-enact/ |access-date=2025-05-16 |website=Blog |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Vivian Dsena on Independence Day celebration, Studying in Military School & Childhood memories |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/tv/hindi/vivian-dsena-on-independence-day-celebration-studying-in-military-school-childhood-memories/videoshow/112541605.cms |access-date=2025-05-16 |website=The Times of India |language=en}} He has a passion for cooking.{{Cite news |date=2024-10-31 |title=Cooking is a hobby of mine, and I’ll give my best in the kitchen, said Vivian Dsena before entering the Bigg Boss 18 house |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/cooking-is-a-hobby-of-mine-and-ill-give-my-best-in-the-kitchen-said-vivian-dsena-before-entering-the-bigg-boss-18-house/articleshow/114818976.cms |access-date=2025-05-14 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}{{Cite web |date=2025-01-17 |title=Bigg Boss 18’s Vivian Dsena Impresses Fans With His Atta Halwa Dish; Here’s A Perfect Halwa Recipe! |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/lifestyle/food/news/bigg-boss-18s-vivian-dsena-impresses-fans-with-his-atta-halwa-dish-heres-a-perfect-halwa-recipe-article-117297091/amp |access-date=2025-05-14 |website=Times Now |language=en}}

He passed the Madhya Pradesh State-Level Engineering Entrance Exam and initially pursued engineering.{{Cite web |title=Bigg Boss 18 Contestant Vivian Dsena's Education Qualification, Career Path |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/web-stories/education/bigg-boss-18-contestant-vivian-dsena-education-career-biography-salary-big-boss-winner/photostory/117347263.cmshttps://www.timesnownews.com/web-stories/education/bigg-boss-18-contestant-vivian-dsena-education-career-biography-salary-big-boss-winner/photostory/117347263.cms |access-date=2025-03-20 |website=www.timesnownews.com |language=en}} He had also cleared the All India Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEEE).{{Cite web |title=PressReader.com – Digital Newspaper & Magazine Subscriptions |url=https://www.pressreader.com/india/ht-cafe/20190921/281513637867951 |access-date=2025-05-14 |website=www.pressreader.com}}

File:Sukirti Kandpal and Vivian Dsena at the launch of Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani.jpg and Dsena at the launch of Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani]]

Dsena's career started With a call From Gladrags Manhunt and Megamodel Contest.{{Cite web |title=Vivian Dsena birthday: These photos of the television's handsome hunk will brighten up your day |url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/telly-talk/article/vivian-dsena-these-photos-of-the-televisions-handsome-hunk-will-brighten-up-your-day/613060 |access-date=2025-05-17 |website=www.zoomtventertainment.com}} He came to Mumbai from Ujjain to be a model, and was among the top 10 finalists in Gladrags Manhunt contest in 2007. He later walked the ramp for designers like Vikram Phadnis.{{Cite web |title=Vikram Phadnis show Fashion Photo A model dons a creati... |url=https://timescontent.timesofindia.com/photo/fashion/Vikram-Phadnis-show/284036 |access-date=2025-05-17 |website=Times Of India |language=English}} In the beginning he was rejected 350 to 400 times.{{Cite web |title=Vivian Dsena Reveals He Was Rejected 400 Times Before He Got Famous: 'People Think Isme Attitude Hai' |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/vivian-dsena-reveals-he-was-rejected-400-times-before-he-got-famous-people-think-isme-attitude-hai-9243742.html |access-date=2025-05-15 |website=News18 |language=en}} He made his television debut in 2008 with Zee TV's Kasamh Se by playing the role of Vicky jai Walia.{{Cite web |date=2021-01-29 |title=Ram Kapoor has been my biggest help when I started my career, says Vivian Dsena |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/ram-kapoor-has-been-my-biggest-help-when-i-started-my-career-says-vivian-dsena-1764057-2021-01-29 |access-date=2025-05-15 |website=India Today |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Vivian D'sena: "Ram Kapoor Had Told Me, 'You Will Be A Star One Day'" {{!}} SpotboyE |url=https://www.spotboye.com/television/television-news/vivian-d-sena-ram-kapoor-had-told-me-you-will-be-a-star-one-day/6012ae441af5ed590387d635#:~:text=Vivian%20D'sena:%20%22Ram,with%20which%20you%20went%20up.%22 |access-date=2025-05-15 |website=www.spotboye.com |language=en}} This was followed by his next project Agnipareeksha Jeevan Ki – Gangaa which aired on Colors TV where he played the role of Shivam.{{Cite web |title=#Flashback: Vivian Dsena's journey on Television! |url=https://www.indiaforums.com/article/flashback-vivian-dsenas-journey-on-television_92742 |access-date=2025-05-15 |website=India Forums |language=en}} Later in 2010, he played a double role in Star One TV's supernatural romance Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani as Abhay Raichand and Abhayendra Singh opposite Sukirti Kandpal. The show was the first youth centric supernatural series in India,{{cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/five-youth-shows-we-miss-on-television-7143001/ |title=Five youth shows we miss on television |work=The Indian Express |author=Sana Farzeen |date=12 January 2021 |access-date=8 May 2021}} inspired by The Vampire Diaries and Twilight Saga.{{Cite web |title=The changing face of vampires |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/484325/changing-face-vampires.html |access-date=2025-05-16 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}} The show aired its last episode on 15 December 2011 and established Dsena as a television actor.{{Cite news |date=2011-11-10 |title=Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani to end? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Pyaar-Kii-Ye-Ek-Kahaani-to-end/articleshow/10666844.cms |access-date=2025-05-16 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}{{Cite news |date=2021-01-20 |title=Vivian Dsena: Never thought my shows after 'Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani' would do good |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/vivian-dsena-never-thought-my-shows-after-pyaar-kii-ye-ek-kahaani-would-do-good/articleshow/80362936.cms |access-date=2025-05-12 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}

In 2012, he played a triple role in Colors TV's Madhubala – Ek Ishq Ek Junoon as Rishabh Kundra, Keval Ram Kushwaha and Raja Kushwaha opposite Drashti Dhami.{{cite web|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/drashti-dhami-vivian-dsena-complete-400-episodes-of-madhubala/1182838/|title=Drashti Dhami, Vivian Dsena complete 400 episodes of 'Madhubala'|date=15 October 2013}}{{cite web |date=10 July 2014 |title=Madhubala to go off air soon? |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/madhubala-to-go-off-air-soon-tv/20140710.htm |website=Rediff}} The performance of Dsena received numerous accolades and nominations including the ITA Award for Performer of the Year, Gold Award for Best Actor in a Lead Role and AVTA for Best Personality of the Year.{{Cite news |date=2021-08-20 |title=Exclusive! Vivian Dsena and Drashti Dhami to reunite for the second season of Madhubala – Ek Ishq Ek Junoon? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-vivian-dsena-and-drashti-dhami-to-reunite-for-the-second-season-of-madhubala-ek-ishq-ek-junoon/articleshow/85485818.cms |access-date=2025-03-15 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}} The Indian soap opera "Madhubala- Ek Ishq Ek Junoon" gained popularity in India and internationally, having been broadcast in over 50 countries. {{Cite web |date=2025-01-05 |title=Madhubala was such a good show first year |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/IndianTellyTalk/comments/1hu4jj5/madhubala_was_such_a_good_show_first_year/ |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=r/IndianTellyTalk}}{{Cite news |date=2016-07-13 |title=I was told I was a misfit to play a superstar in Madhubala: Vivian Dsena |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/i-was-told-i-was-a-misfit-to-play-a-superstar-in-madhubala-vivian-dsena/articleshow/53193318.cms |access-date=2025-05-19 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}

In 2015, Dsena participated in Colors TV's popular dance reality show, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8 and finished in 10th place.{{Cite web |last=Rajani |first=Snehal |date=29 August 2015 |title=Vivian DSena's journey comes to an end on Jhalak! |url=http://www.india.com/showbiz/jhalak-dikhhla-jaa-reloaded-episode-recap-vivian-dsena-eliminated-from-the-show-524991/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170708104551/http://www.india.com/showbiz/jhalak-dikhhla-jaa-reloaded-episode-recap-vivian-dsena-eliminated-from-the-show-524991/ |archive-date=8 July 2017 |access-date=5 June 2018 |website=india.com}} In 2016, he again participated in the Colors TV's popular stunt-based reality TV show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7, which was filmed in Argentina and ended as a finalist.{{Cite web |date=21 February 2016 |title=Vivian Dsena to enter Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi |url=https://m.mid-day.com/articles/vivian-dsena-to-enter-fear-factor-khatron-ke-khiladi/16973189 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160301202623/http://m.mid-day.com/articles/vivian-dsena-to-enter-fear-factor-khatron-ke-khiladi/16973189 |archive-date=1 March 2016 |access-date=5 June 2018 |website=mid-day.com}}{{Cite web |title=I always compete with myself: Vivian Dsena on Khatron Ke Khiladi |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/i-always-compete-with-myself-vivian-dsena-on-khatron-ke-khiladi/story-QTL503ZaovgsKkurqwr91L_amp.html |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20160321121532/http://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/i-always-compete-with-myself-vivian-dsena-on-khatron-ke-khiladi/story-QTL503ZaovgsKkurqwr91L_amp.html |archive-date=2016-03-21 |access-date=2025-05-15 |website=www.hindustantimes.com |language=en}}{{Cite news |date=2025-03-18 |title=Bigg Boss 18's Vivian Dsena wants to participate in Khatron Ke Khiladi again just for Rohit Shetty; says 'pehle Khatron ka contract dijiye, only then...' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bigg-boss-18s-vivian-dsena-wants-to-participate-in-khatron-ke-khiladi-again-just-for-rohit-shetty-says-pehle-khatron-ka-contract-dijiye-only-then-/articleshow/118229420.cms |access-date=2025-05-15 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}

From 2016 to 2019, Dsena portrayed Harman Singh, in Colors TV's long-running popular show Shakti – Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki for which he was awarded a Gold Award for Best Actor (Critics) and ITA Award for Best Actor in a Drama - Popular.{{Cite web |date=2017-11-06 |title=ITA Awards 2017 Full Winners List: Jennifer Winget, Vivian DSena, Nakul Mehta, Helly Shah Walk Away With Top Honours |url=https://www.india.com/entertainment/ita-awards-2017-full-winners-list-jennifer-winget-vivian-dsena-nakul-mehta-helly-shah-walk-away-with-top-honours-2604833/ |access-date=2025-05-17 |website=India.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2017-11-07 |title=ITA Awards 2017 winners list: Jennifer Winget, Vivian Dsena and Nakuul Mehta take home the trophies |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/ita-awards-2017-winners-list-jennifer-winget-nakuul-mehta-vivian-dsena-see-photos-videos-4924530/lite/ |access-date=2025-05-17 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}} "Shakti Astitva ke ehsaas ki" achieved a strong viewership and was considered a successful show on Indian television. The show's story revolved around the transgender love story of Saumya (played by Rubina Dilaik) and Harman.{{Cite web |date=2022-05-31 |title=Vivian Dsena celebrates 6 years of Rubina Dilaik-starrer Shakti, reveals his favourite track from the show |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/vivian-dsena-celebrates-6-years-of-rubina-dilaik-starrer-shakti-reveals-his-favourite-track-from-the-show-1956356-2022-05-31#:~:text=It%20has%20been%20six%20years,a%20secret%20on%20social%20media. |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=India Today |language=en}} The show completed 700 episodes.{{Cite news |date=2019-01-24 |title=Rubina Dilaik and Vivian Dsena’s Shakti Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki completes 700 episodes, actors thank fans |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/rubina-dilaik-and-vivian-dsenas-shakti-astitva-ke-ehsaas-ki-completes-700-episodes-actors-thank-fans/articleshow/67668109.cms#:~:text=Rubina%20Dilaik%20and%20Vivian%20Dsena's%20Shakti%20Astitva,actors%20thank%20fans%20-%20Times%20of%20India.&text=Due%20to%20the%20gripping%20story%20the%20show,thank%20fans%20for%20their%20love%20and%20support. |access-date=2025-05-12 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}} Dsena exited the show in 2019, citing his preference for not playing a father to a grown-up actor.{{Cite news |date=2019-08-02 |title=It's confirmed! Vivian Dsena quits 'Shakti – Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/its-confirmed-vivian-dsena-quits-shakti-astitva-ke-ehsaas-ki/articleshow/70498347.cms#:~:text=The%20actor%20will%20wrap%20up,25%20myself%20in%20real%20life.%E2%80%9D |access-date=2025-05-12 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}{{Cite web |title=He’s got the Shakti to make you drool |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/gyan-zone/he-s-got-the-shakti-to-make-you-drool-295288/ |access-date=2025-05-15 |website=The Tribune |language=en}}

From 2021 to 2022, Dsena portrayed the role of Ranveer Oberoi, on Colors TV's romantic drama Sirf Tum opposite Eisha Singh.{{Cite web |title=Sirf Tum: विवियन डीसेना की छोटे परदे पर इस धारावाहिक से वापसी, देहरादून के मेडिकल कॉलेज की कहानी |url=https://www.amarujala.com/photo-gallery/entertainment/television/sirf-tum-vivian-dsena-returns-to-the-small-screen-with-this-serial-the-story-of-dehradun-s-medical-college |access-date=2025-03-15 |website=Amar Ujala |language=hi}} He looses 10 kg weight for his role.{{Cite web |last=amit |date=2022-02-10 |title=Vivian Dsena: When you’re scared of performing, you give a great performance! |url=https://icraze.in/entertainment/vivian-dsena/#:~:text=I%20have%20not%20lost%20weight,%20I%20have,fat%20loss%20percentage%20is%20only%206%20kgs.&text=Audience%20is%20witnessing%20a%20major%20transformation%20in%20you%20from%20your%20looks%20to%20your%20physique. |access-date=2025-05-17 |website=iCraze |language=en-US}} It was considered a success, with 232 episodes.{{Cite news |date=2022-09-07 |title=Exclusive! Everything in life must come to an end, says Vivian Dsena as he confirms the news of Sirf Tum ending on September 16 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-everything-in-life-must-come-to-an-end-says-vivian-dsena-as-he-confirms-the-news-of-sirf-tum-ending-on-september-16/articleshow/94045710.cms |access-date=2025-03-15 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}} In 2023, he made a brief appearance in Udaariyaan as Dr. Sartaj Singh Randhawa. Dsena's entry made a significant impact on the show's viewership and TRP ratings.{{Cite news |date=2023-07-17 |title=Vivian Dsena bids adieu to Udaariyaan; the cast surprises him with a lovely farewell |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/vivian-dsena-bids-adieu-to-udaariyaan-the-cast-surprises-him-with-a-lovely-farewell/articleshow/101813147.cms |access-date=2025-05-12 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}

In 2024, Dsena entered as a contestant in the Eighteenth season of Bigg Boss, the Indian version of the reality TV show Big Brother.{{Cite web |last=Celebs |first=Hello |date=2024-10-07 |title=Vivian Dsena’s Grand Entry into Bigg Boss 18 Sends Fans into a Frenzy, Viewership Soars |url=https://www.hellocelebs.in/vivian-dsenas-grand-entry-into-bigg-boss-18-sends-fans-into-a-frenzy-viewership-soars |access-date=2025-05-16 |website=Hello Celebs |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Bollyy |title=Bigg Boss 18: Vivian Dsena’s Entry Sends Fans into Frenzy, Viewership Soars |url=https://bollyy.com/bigg-boss-18/bigg-boss-18-vivian-dsenas-entry-sends-fans-into-frenzy-viewership-soars-7289439 |access-date=2025-05-16 |website=bollyy.com |language=en}} He stayed in the house for 105 days and emerged as the 1st Runner up.{{Cite news |date=2025-01-20 |title=Bigg Boss 18 Grand Finale: Vivian Dsena emerges as the first runner-up; Karan Veer Mehra takes the trophy |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bigg-boss-18-grand-finale-vivian-dsena-emerges-as-the-first-runner-up-karan-veer-mehra-takes-the-trophy/articleshow/117379231.cms#:~:text=Aasif%20Sheikh-,Bigg%20Boss%2018%20Grand%20Finale:%20Vivian%20Dsena%20emerges%20as%20the,Veer%20Mehra%20takes%20the%20trophy&text=Bigg%20Boss%2018%20concluded%20with,revelations,%20left%20a%20lasting%20impression. |access-date=2025-05-13 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}} He was the highest-paid contestant on Bigg boss18.{{Cite web |title=Vivian Dsena and Shilpa Shirodkar amongst the highest-paid celebs in Bigg Boss 18, all the contestants are earning Rs... |url=https://www.india.com/entertainment/vivian-dsena-and-shilpa-shirodkar-amongst-the-highest-paid-celebs-in-bigg-boss-18-all-the-contestants-are-earning-rs-7397690/ |access-date=2025-05-16 |website=www.india.com |language=en}} He appeared on the first episode of Munawar faruqui talk show, "Hafta Vasooli," on JioHotstar. The episode featured discussions about Vivian's life, including his time on "Bigg Boss 18".{{Cite web |title=Munawar Faruqui के टॉक शो में क्या बोले Vivian Dsena? देखें JioHotstar पर Hafta Vasooli |url=https://e24bollywood.com/entertainment/munawar-faruqui-talk-show-hafta-vasooli-jiohotstar-vivian-dsena-becomes-first-guest/473563/ |access-date=2025-05-16 |website=E24 Bollywood |language=hi}} He was last seen on Laughter Chefs as a guest, reuniting with his former co-star Rubina Dilaik for a Holi special episode.{{Cite news |title=Laughter Chefs 2: Rubina Dilaik on reuniting with Vivian Dsena: The moment he walked in, called me ‘Gulabo,’ and we danced to Tere Ishq Hai.., it felt like no time had passed |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/laughter-chefs-2-rubina-dilaik-on-reuniting-with-vivian-dsena-the-moment-he-walked-in-called-me-gulabo-and-we-danced-to-tere-ishq-hai-it-felt-like-no-time-had-passed/articleshow/118740002.cms |access-date=2025-05-16 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}{{Cite web |title=Laughter Chefs 2 New Promo: Vivian Dsena And Rubina Dilaik's Fans Can't Wait For 'HaYa' Reunion (Watch Video) |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/laughter-chefs-2-new-promo-vivian-dsena-and-rubina-dilaiks-fans-cant-wait-for-haya-reunion-watch-video |access-date=2025-05-16 |website=Free Press Journal |language=en}}

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Since 2013, Dsena has been placed on The Times of India Most Desirable Television Men list. He was ranked 31st in 2013, 4th in 2018 and 11th position in 2019.{{Cite news |date=2018-05-19 |title=Meet The Times 20 Most Desirable Men on TV |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/meet-the-times-20-most-desirable-men-on-tv/articleshow/64223234.cms |access-date=2025-06-06 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}{{Cite news |date=2020-09-04 |title=Sidharth Shukla to Parth Samthaan: Meet the Times Top 20 Most Desirable Men on TV 2019 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/sidharth-shukla-to-parth-samthaan-meet-the-times-top-20-most-desirable-men-on-tv-2019/photostory/77926048.cms |access-date=2025-06-06 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}{{Cite news |date=2014-05-23 |title=Mahesh Babu is 2013’s most desirable man |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Mahesh-Babu-most-desirable-actor-Times-50-Most-Desirable-Men/articleshow/35481316.cms |access-date=2025-06-13 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}Dsena was also placed on Eastern Eye's 50 Most Sexiest Asian Men list. He was ranked 24th position in 2013.{{Cite web |date=2013-12-12 |title=Ali Zafar beats Hrithik Roshan to 'Sexiest Asian Man On The Planet' title {{!}} Ali Zafar beats Hrithik Roshan to 'Sexiest Asian Man On The Planet' title |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/131211/entertainment-bollywood/article/ali-zafar-beats-hrithik-roshan-sexiest-asian-man-planet-title |access-date=2025-05-16 |website=www.deccanchronicle.com |language=en}} In the same list, he ranked 7th position in 2014 and 5th position in 2015.{{Cite web |date=2015-12-18 |title=50 Sexiest Asian Men: Hrithik Roshan, Shah Rukh Khan and many Indian actors in the list |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/gk-&-current-affairs/story/50-sexiest-asian-men-277884-2015-12-18 |access-date=2025-05-16 |website=India Today |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Developer |first=Web |title=Vivian Dsena voted fifth sexiest man in Asia |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/television-news/article/vivian-dsena-voted-fifth-sexiest-man-in-asia-16812192 |access-date=2025-05-16 |website=Mid-day |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Here’s what Vivian Dsena feels about being Asia’s fourth sexiest man, above Salman, Ranveer and Fawad {{!}} tv {{!}} Hindustan Times |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/here-s-what-vivian-dsena-feels-about-being-asia-s-fourth-sexiest-man-above-salman-ranveer-and-fawad/story-YaUJO8yWSQo8bcVBM5ZmzI_amp.html |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20171229135649/http://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/here-s-what-vivian-dsena-feels-about-being-asia-s-fourth-sexiest-man-above-salman-ranveer-and-fawad/story-YaUJO8yWSQo8bcVBM5ZmzI_amp.html |archive-date=2017-12-29 |access-date=2025-05-16 |website=www.hindustantimes.com |language=en}} In 2016 he placed 8th position in the list.{{Cite web |date=2016-12-15 |title=TV actors Barun Sobti and Vivian Dsena make it to the Sexiest Asian Men 2016 list |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/top-stories/story/tv-actors-barun-sobti-and-vivian-dsena-make-it-to-sexiest-asian-men-2016-list-lifetv-357733-2016-12-15 |access-date=2025-05-16 |website=India Today |language=en}} In 2018 2nd position and maintained 3rd placed in 2019 and 2021 consecutively.{{Cite web |title=When Bigg Boss 18 Contestant Vivian Dsena Was Ranked Asia's 2nd Sexiest Man Alive |url=https://www.news18.com/television/when-bigg-boss-18-contestant-vivian-dsena-was-ranked-asias-2nd-sexiest-man-alive-9125661.html |access-date=2025-05-16 |website=News18 |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Shah |first=Vrutika |date=2019-12-05 |title=Hrithik Roshan has been voted the Sexiest Asian Man of the Decade |url=https://www.gqindia.com/entertainment/content/bollywood-actor-hrithik-roshan-is-the-sexiest-asian-man-of-the-decade-and-of-2019#:~:text=The%20actor%20beat%20Shahid%20Kapoor,Shakti%20%E2%80%94%20Astitva%20Ke%20Ehsaas%20Ki. |access-date=2025-05-16 |website=GQ India |language=en-IN}} In 2024, he was placed 11th position in urban asian top 30 men in television.{{Cite web |last=Pillay |first=Neolin |date=2024-12-19 |title=Urban Asian’s Top 30 Men of Television 2024 |url=https://urbanasian.com/entertainment/indian-tv-news/2024/12/urban-asians-top-30-men-of-television-2024/ |access-date=2025-06-08 |website=Blog |language=en-US}}

Since 2013, he has also been an active part of the All Star Football Club, a celebrity football club that raises funds for charity.{{Cite news |date=2015-07-24 |title=Vivian Dsena: There's no appreciation for sportsmen in India except for cricketers |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/vivian-dsena-theres-no-appreciation-for-sportsmen-in-india-except-for-cricketers/articleshow/48189453.cms |access-date=2025-03-15 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}{{Cite web |title=Stars at celebrity football match |url=https://photogallery.indiatimes.com/events/mumbai/stars-at-celebrity-football-match/articleshow/52600919.cms |access-date=2025-05-14 |website=photogallery.indiatimes.com}}{{Cite web |title=All Star Football Club |url=https://www.allstarsfootballclub.com/teams/6644554d9d499c33a6de2bde |access-date=2025-05-16 |website=www.allstarsfootballclub.com}} He also played in a charity soccer match against the FWICE.{{Cite news |date=2012-06-17 |title=Vivian Dsena shines at charity soccer match |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/vivian-dsena-shines-at-charity-soccer-match/articleshow/14183618.cms |access-date=2025-05-17 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}} He also played the celebrity football cup in Dubai.{{Cite web |last=Godinho |first=Varun |date=2022-05-19 |title=Celebrities from India and the UAE participate in charity match in Dubai |url=https://gulfbusiness.com/celebrities-from-india-and-the-uae-participate-in-charity-match-in-dubai/ |access-date=2025-05-17 |language=en-US|website=Gulf Business|publisher=Motivate Media Group}}

Vivian Dsena is the brand ambassador for UFC GYM Bahrain. He was named as an international brand ambassador for the fitness brand in July 2024.{{Cite web |date=2024-07-06 |title=Vivian Dsena Joins UFC GYM Bahrain as Brand Ambassador: Embraces Fitness and Transformation Journey. – Telly Magic |url=https://tellymagic.in/vivian-dsena-joins-ufc-gym-bahrain-as-brand-ambassad/ |access-date=2025-05-12 |language=en-US}} He is a director in Shyamaa Natural Farms Private Limited.{{Cite web |title=VIVIAN DSENA {{!}} DIN : 09043539 |url=https://www.indiafilings.com/search/vivian-dsena-din-09043539#:~:text=VIVIAN%20DSENA%20%7C%20DIN%20:%2009043539%20-,Looking%20for%20specific%20information? |access-date=2025-05-13 |website=IndiaFilings |language=en}}

In 2017, his fans wrote him 800 letters, in a paper 232 metres long, for which they made a record. The record was of the longest mail in price category for which 420 euros were collected.https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/television-news/article/Vivian-Dsena-fans-world-record-letters-length-photo-TV-actor-telly-news-18114192

He has been honored by the Bahrain government, becoming the first Indian television actor to receive this recognition.{{Cite web |last=Bubble |first=Bollywood |date=2025-02-06 |title=Vivian Dsena honored by an NGO, expresses gratitude; "Incredibly grateful for the immense love" |url=https://www.bollywoodbubble.com/trend/vivian-dsena-has-been-honored-by-the-bahrain-government/ |access-date=2025-05-16 |website=Bollywood Bubble |language=en-US}} The honor acknowledges his significant contributions to the entertainment industry.{{Cite web |title=Vivian Dsena Honoured By Bahrain Government After His Bigg Boss 18 Stint: 'Grateful For Immense Love' |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/vivian-dsena-honoured-by-bahrain-government-after-his-bigg-boss-18-stint-grateful-for-immense-love-9216852.html |access-date=2025-05-13 |website=News18 |language=en}}

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In 2013, Dsena married his Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani co-actress Vahbbiz Dorabjee. They separated in 2016 and their divorce was finalised in 2021.{{Cite news |title=Vahbiz Dorabjee breaks her silence on divorce with Vivian Dsena and Rs 2 crore alimony |language=en |work=India Today |agency=Ist |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/top-stories/story/vahbiz-dorabjee-breaks-her-silence-on-divorce-with-vivian-dsena-and-rs-2-crore-alimony-1507238-2019-04-22 |url-status=live |access-date=24 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190724051555/https://www.indiatoday.in/television/top-stories/story/vahbiz-dorabjee-breaks-her-silence-on-divorce-with-vivian-dsena-and-rs-2-crore-alimony-1507238-2019-04-22 |archive-date=24 July 2019}}{{Cite news |date=5 May 2019 |title=Vahbiz Dorabjee accuses Vivian Dsena of domestic violence; divorce delayed due to the charges? – Times of India |language=en |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/vahbiz-dorabjee-accuses-vivian-dsena-of-domestic-violence-divorce-delayed-due-to-the-charges/articleshow/69183320.cms |url-status=live |access-date=24 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190506091256/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/vahbiz-dorabjee-accuses-vivian-dsena-of-domestic-violence-divorce-delayed-due-to-the-charges/articleshow/69183320.cms |archive-date=6 May 2019}}{{Cite news |date=27 December 2021 |title=Vivian Dsena and Vahbiz Dorabjee's divorce finalised: 'It is a mutual decision and there's no need to choose sides' |language=en |work=The Indian Express |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/vivian-dsena-and-vahbiz-dorabjees-divorce-finalised-7693516/ |url-status=live |access-date=30 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220331170851/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/vivian-dsena-and-vahbiz-dorabjees-divorce-finalised-7693516/ |archive-date=31 March 2022}} He later married Nouran Aly, an Egyptian journalist. They have a daughter together. Dsena converted to Islam in 2019 and is a practicing Muslim.{{Cite web |date=29 March 2023 |title=Indian actor Vivian Dsena confirms converting to Islam; 'I find peace in praying' |url=https://arynews.tv/indian-actor-vivian-dsena-confirms-converting-to-islam/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329123538/https://arynews.tv/indian-actor-vivian-dsena-confirms-converting-to-islam/amp/ |archive-date=29 March 2023 |access-date=29 March 2023 |website=ARYNews}}{{Cite web |title=Vivian Dsena, Married To An Egyptian, Reveals He Has Followed Islam Since 2019 |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/vivian-dsena-married-to-an-egyptian-reveals-he-has-followed-islam-since-2019-3900516 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230422233628/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/vivian-dsena-married-to-an-egyptian-reveals-he-has-followed-islam-since-2019-3900516 |archive-date=22 April 2023 |access-date=28 March 2023 |website=NDTV}} Before his conversion to Islam, he was a Christian.{{Cite web |title=Vivian Dsena confirms converting to Islam in 2019, says 'I find peace in praying five times a day' |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/vivian-dsena-confirms-converting-to-islam-in-2019-says-i-find-peace-in-praying-five-times-a-day-2352636-2023-03-28 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230328141931/https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/television/celebrity/story/vivian-dsena-confirms-converting-to-islam-in-2019-says-i-find-peace-in-praying-five-times-a-day-2352636-2023-03-28 |archive-date=28 March 2023 |access-date=28 March 2023 |website=Indiatoday}}{{Cite news |date=2024-11-07 |title=Bigg Boss 18: Vivian Dsena reveals he is a father of two step-daughters and one biological; says 'There's no better feeling in the world than being a girl's dad' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bigg-boss-18-vivian-dsena-reveals-he-is-a-father-of-two-step-daughters-and-one-biological-says-theres-no-better-feeling-in-the-world-than-being-a-girls-dad/articleshow/115029995.cms |access-date=2025-05-15 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}

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