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Vivian Dsena
Vivian Dsena is a contemporary Indian TV actor who garnered fame with his roles in daily soap operas ‘Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani’ and ‘Madhubala - Ek Ishq Ek Junoon’.

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Vivian Dsena, Indian Television ActorVivian Dsena is an Indian television actor, known for playing the lead role of Abhay Raichand in STAR One"s daily series "Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani". He is also popular and recognised for playing the lead character Rishabh Kundra, in "Madhubala - Ek Ishq Ek Junoon" and is currently seen playing the male lead in Colors TV"s daily soap opera "Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki".

Early Life and Education of Vivian Dsena
Vivian Dsena was born on June 28, 1988 in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. He completed his schooling from Lokmanya Tilak High School and later graduated in engineering. He had also studied in a military school for two years, where he learnt many sports including horse riding. He loves football and wanted to become a footballer, following it by playing in notable tournaments till college.

Career of Vivian Dsena
Vivian Dsena began his career contesting in Gladrags Manhunt Contest 2007, positioning in the top 10. He modelled for ad campaigns and ramp shows of several brands, the likes of Levis, Pepe Jeans, Jet Airways, Flying Machine, SPYKARS, Pantaloons etc.

Vivian starred in his first television role as Vicky Walia, son of Meera and Jai Walia in Ekta Kapoor"s daily soap "Kasamh Se" that aired on Zee TV. He was next seen as Shivam in "Agnipareeksha Jeevan Ki - Gangaa" on Colors TV. During 2010-11, he featured in the lead role in Ekta Kapoor"s supernatural TV series "Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani". The plot of the show was reported to be inspired by the "Twilight" vampire series and was one of the more "ambitious" projects by producer Ekta Kapoor. Vivian Dsena`s portrayal of a vampire in the show helped garner him public notability. He was subsequently seen opposite actress Drashti Dhami, as Rishabh Kundra in "Madhubala - Ek Ishq Ek Junoon", where his work was recognised with multiple television awards.

Vivian Dsena, Indian Television ActorVivian participated in the Indian dance reality show "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8" in 2015, eventually being eliminated in the 7th week. He also appeared as a wild card entrant in "Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi" in 2016. After a one-and-half-year hiatus, he returned to fiction TV with Colors TV"s drama "Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki", playing the Punjabi lead character Harman Singh, opposite Rubina Dilaik.

Television Shows of Vivian Dsena
Vivian Dsena has appeared in the following television shows thus far in his career, highlighted alongside his roles and years of running.

Years of Running TV Show Role
2008-09 Kasamh Se Vicky Jai Walia
2010 Agnipareeksha Jeevan Ki - Gangaa Shivam
2010-11 Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani Abhay Raichand / Abhayendra Singh
2012-14 Madhubala - Ek Ishq Ek Junoon Rishabh Kundra / Raja Khushwaha
2015 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8 Contestant
2016 Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi Contestant
2016-present Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki Harman Singh


Awards received by Vivian Dsena
Vivian Dsena was recognised with the following television awards for his work in "Madhubala - Ek Ishq Ek Junoon":


•GR8! Performer of the Year - Male at Indian Television Academy Awards 2012
•Best On-screen Couple (shared with Drashti Dhami) at Indian Telly Awards 2013
•Best Actor in a Lead Role - Male (Jury) at Zee Gold Awards 2013

Personal Life and Family of Vivian Dsena
Vivian Dsena`s was born to Hindu mother Shyamlata and Christian father Duncan Dsena. He has a sister named Parvara Garcia. Vivian has seen and grown up with the successful union of two different cultures. He belongs to a sports background with his father having represented the Railways for Football at the national level and his mother having represented Madhya Pradesh in Hockey. Vivian got married to his long time girlfriend and co-star from "Pyar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani", Vahbiz Dorabjee. They both met on the sets of the soap and eventually became friends, tying the knot after two years of courtship on January 7, 2013 in Pune.

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