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Vivan Bhatena

Birth Name:
Vivan Bhatena
Nickname:
Viv
Date of Birth:
October 28, 1978
Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
Place of Birth:
Chicago, USA
Sex:
Male
Hair Color:
Black
Eye Color:
Brown
Nationality:
Indian
Religion:
Hinduism
Education:
Maneckji Cooper School, Juhu

Round Lake Senior High School
Loves:
Dogs, Gadgets
Hobbies:
Travelling

Family

Vivan Bhatena

Spouse:
Nikhila Palat

Career

Vivan Bhatena

Profession:
Actor, Model
Claim to Fame:
Chhoona Hai Aasmaan - Tv Series
Debut:
Mr. India (1987) - Movie

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Vivan Bhatena

Vivan Bhatena became the heartthrob of millions of adolescents after he appeared in the music video of Falguni Pathak titled 'Maine Payal Hai Chankai'.
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Vivan Bhatena worked as a Channel [V] VJ.
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He was born and brought up in Chicago.
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In 2001, he won prestigious Mr. India contest.
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Vivan Bhatena has portrayed the character of Indian cricket team's vice captain in 'Chak De! India' and he has also done a cameo in 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi'.
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Biography

Vivan Bhatena

Last Updated: Thursday, December 10, 2009

The dashing model-turned actor Vivan Bhatena is a well known face in Indian television. He is loved and appreciated for his amazing screen presence. He was the winner of `Gladrags Mr. India 2001` and has not looked back since then. Vivan Bhatena became the heartthrob of millions of adolescents after he appeared in the music video of Falguni Pathak titled `Maine Payal Hai Chankai`. Vivan Bhatena also worked as a VJ for Channel V. He was also seen in the popular Balaji soaps `Kyunki Saans Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi` as Abhishek and Dhruv in the Star Plus' afternoon daily `Kumkum`. He also made a brief appearance in the show Time Bomb which has created waves on the small screen. Recently Vivan Bhatena is seen in the character portrayal of Shabd in another daily `Maayka`. He was seen in another show titled `Chuna Hai Aasman` which was based on air force.

The model-turned actor has his feet firm in the world of theater and has been casted by popular theater director like Sandiip Sikcand in `Oh God`, `Chanpagne On The House`, and `The Verdict` by Divya Palat. Within a span of few years he has become a very popular face in the television industry. At the age of 18, he stepped into modeling world. Vivan Bhatena's first assignment was of Levis Jeans which became extremely popular later on. Facing the camera for the first time was a scary experience for Vivan. He claims that theater would be his first choice when it comes to enjoying something. Vivan Bhatena enjoys the process of acting in theater and loves the immediate gratification that one receives in theater with live audience.

Vivan Bhatena also claims that it is good to have the pleasure of retakes also and working with co-stars who would remain friends for a long time is indeed another benefit of working for the medium of television. His journey with his co-stars has also been very pleasant and his work environments in different sets have also been extremely comfortable.Vivan Bhatena was also seen in a brief role in the Bollywood blockbusters 'Chak De India' and 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi'. On the personal front also this young, talented actor is extremely happy and loves to keep experimenting with his car's engine and modifying it. Experimental cooking also helps him to de-stress. The personal high in his life is also marked by his marriage with his longtime girl friend Nikhila Palat. This young actor claims that he is working hard to come up with more good performances and is quite sure that he will not disappoint his sincere fan following in the coming years.