From keeping his second marriage under wraps to converting to Islam; A look at Bigg Boss 18 contestant Vivian Dsena's Personal Life revelations

Vivian Dsena who is currently locked inside the Bigg Boss 18 house has always kept his personal life away from the limelight. During an early conversation with Bombay Times, Vivian had shared about his marriage, converting to Islam though he was born a Christian, his daughter and more.

Vivian Dsena has been a massive name in the Industry, the actor shot to popularity with his show Pyaar Ki Ek Kahani. Soon after he bagged yet another superhit show opposite Drashti Dhami, Madhubala which added fame to his career. Since then there has been no looking back for Vivian. His onscreen chemistry with Rubina Dilaik in Shakti: Ek Ahsaas Astitva Ka is still one of the most talked about pairings. The actor was last seen in the popular show Udaariyaan.

After his separation from Vahbiz Dorabjee, Vivian had kept his personal life under wraps. In 2023, Vivian exclusively shared with Bombay Times that he had gotten married. The actor revealed that he got married to Nouran Aly in a private ceremony in Egypt.

In an interview with BT, Vivian disclosed that he converted to Islam in 2019, he said, "Nothing much has changed in my life. I was born Christian, and I follow Islam now. I started following Islam during the holy month of Ramadan in 2019. I find a lot of peace and solace in praying five times a day. So, here I put all the unsought speculations to rest."

Vivian had later confirmed about his marriage, the actor is married to Nouran Aly (an Egyptian Journalist). While sharing about his marriage and daughter he said, "Yes, I am married and have a four-month-old daughter. We would have announced the news of my marriage and the arrival of my daughter, but when I thought the time was right."

Vivian also went on to reveal his daughter's name, he added, "Becoming a father is a dream come true and the most wonderful feeling. I feel on top of the world each time I hold my baby in my arms, We have named our daughter Layan Vivian Dsena."

In a recent conversation with TOI TV, Vivian had opened up about how things changed for him after embracing fatherhood, "I think I have become more patient. I have, earlier, there were some, you know, negative traits in me as a human being. I got rid of them because, you know, after that, the day you see your baby in your hand, I think the whole system changes. It's like an update of software. She resembles me. Everybody says, even my mother-in-law. My daughter’s name Layan means ‘soft at heart’. Her name is Layan Vivian Dsena."

Vivian has been living in Bahrain for quite some time, especially after his wedding the actor's family decided to settle in the country, while sharing details about his life there, he shared, "It's very nice. It's sometimes hectic. But you know, it's a personal choice. So I am here, this is my workplace and this is what I do. And my family lives there. And you know, we travel whenever we can."

During the show's premiere, Vivian revealed that he rejected Bigg Boss' offer for 8 years and decided to agree on participating in the 9th year.