Vivan Bhatena is an Indian model, television host, television and film actress. In 2001, he won the Grasim Mr. India contest.
Wiki/Biography
Vivan Bhatena was born on Saturday, October 28, 1978, in Mumbai (age 43; as of 2021). His zodiac sign is Scorpio.
Vivan Bhatena’s childhood photos with her father
He attended Manekhi Cooper Educational Trust School in Mumbai. Later, he studied at Jai Hind College in Mumbai. He holds an MBA degree. Later, he received professional training in DOP and photography.
Screenshot of Vivan Bhathena’s Facebook account
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′10″
Weight (approximately): 65kg
Hair color: black
Eye color: brown
Body Measurements (Approximately): Chest 40″, Waist 32″, Biceps 16″
family
His father is Parsi and his mother is Maharashtrian.
Parents and siblings
Not much information is available about his parents and siblings.
wife and children
On March 27, 2008, he married Indian businesswoman Nikhila Palat, and the two had a daughter named Nivaya Bhathena, born in 2019 June 9th.
Vivan Patna and his wife
Vivan Patna and his daughter
Profession
Model
He started his career as a model and later appeared in various print advertisements. His first print ad was for Levi’s jeans. In 1999, he appeared in Falguni Pathak’s Hindi music video “Maine Payal Hai Chhankai”. In an interview, he shared how he got his first modeling assignment and music video. He said,
I went to an inter-school event and Levi’s jeans were looking for models. I was chosen by them. During that time, the casting director of a video (directors Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru for Falguni Pathak) asked me if I was interested and I agreed, even though I didn’t even know what the video was about. It caused a huge stir. I earned 4,000 rupees through one video and that was enough. “
He then appeared in some Hindi music videos. In 2001, he participated in the Mr. Grasim India competition and won the title. After a few years as a model, he got bored and turned to theater. In an interview, he said about this incident,
I worked as a model for about three or five years and got tired of it. It was getting a bit stale for me, going up and down the ramp, changing clothes, just didn’t inspire me. It wasn’t stable enough for me; I wanted to do something that moved me more. So I started working in theatre, and learning about acting and understanding myself on stage really made a big difference. “
television
Later, the Balaji Telefilms team spotted him in one of his music videos. The team offered him a TV series, but it was shelved. In 2004, he was once again invited by Balaji Television and Films to shoot a TV series. He accepted the offer and made his debut in the popular Hindi television series “Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi”, in which he played the role of Abhishek. Some of his other Hindi television series include “Vaidehi” (2006), “Chand Ke Paar Chalo” (2008), “Pyaar Ka Bandhan” (2009) and “Sanskaar Laxmi” (2011).
After appearing in several TV series, he stopped appearing in TV series. In an interview, he shared why. He said,
I was almost reaching the top of the ladder and the only name ahead of me was Ronit Roy. I quit my job and turned down several job offers because it didn’t do anything for me. At that point, there was a sudden shift and a lot of people who had previously worked in television moved on to movies, leaving us with rejections from small-town actors who were very disrespectful and didn’t speak well. I just don’t feel like this is the place for me anymore. I also lost a lot of my TV jobs. I went through a lot of struggles to get the right screen space on my TV; I had people say bad things about me. I couldn’t find a job and ended up losing a lot of jobs. But I’m sure it won’t let me down. I turned to films, but, yeah, I had a really hard time because no one wanted to let me be a part of anything. For five years I had to sit at home and do nothing, which was very, very difficult. “
Later, he worked as an anchor and VJ on the MTV channel to support himself financially. In 2016, he participated as a contestant in the reality TV show “Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7”.
Vivan Bhatena in Fear Factor Khatron Ke Khiladi 7
Movie
He then auditioned for several Hindi films and made his debut with the Hindi film “Chak De!” India” (2007), he played Abhimanyu Singh (vice-captain of the cricket team). He subsequently acted in supporting roles in several other Hindi films such as Karthik Calling Karthik (2010), Dangal (2016), Judwaa 2 (2017) and Hate Story 4 ” (2018).
Vivan Patna as Dangal
In 2021, he played Inspector Vivaan Singh in the Hindi film Sooryavanshi.
Vivan Bhatena as Sooryavanshi
He also played the role of Devraj in the Telugu film Raja the Great (2017).
Raja the Great (2017) movie poster
In 2021, he essayed the role of Lord Hanuman in the Hindi web series “Ramyug” which aired on MX Player. In an interview, he said of the role:
I’ve never done anything like this before. Kunal Kohli approached me for this role. I told him that if I do something like this, it will be worth it. In fact, I was in contention for the role of Ravan. But he wanted me to play Hanuman. Physical transition has been an interesting and challenging journey for me. I realized what my body could handle. I like to do things that challenge me. No matter what you do, you won’t always succeed, but you’ll try your best anyway. This is what I strive to maintain and achieve. “
Vivan Bhatena as Lord Hanuman in Ramyug
He has also appeared in various television commercials.
Favorites
- Movie: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
- Book: “Enzo Ferrari: The Man, the Car, the Race” by Brock Yates
- Restaurant: Zaffran in Mumbai
- Travel destination: London, Bangkok
Facts/Trivia
- In an interview, he shared how he became interested in acting. He said,
I was bullied at school and movies became my escape. Television is where I did most of my social learning, understanding dynamics and how to relate to people. In school, I had almost no interaction with other students. No one wants to talk to me. I’ve been a movie fan since I was a kid. I studied film. I loved every aspect of it. I think that’s what really makes you a part of this industry, otherwise you really can’t exist in this space without a passion for it. “
- During the interview, he was asked about his idols in the entertainment industry. He said,
I grew up in a Parsi family and my father wanted us to watch classic movies. I used to be a huge fan of Alfred Hitchcock. I like movies. It’s an escape for me. I was bullied at school and movies became my escape. Television is where I did most of my social learning, understanding dynamics and how to relate to people. In school, I had almost no interaction with other students. No one wants to talk to me. I’ve been a movie fan since I was a kid. I studied film. I loved every aspect of it. I think that’s what really makes you a part of this industry, otherwise you really can’t exist in this space without a passion for it. “
He further added,
Growing up, I idolized actors such as Sean Connery, Charlton Heston, and Michael Douglas. In Bollywood, of course, you have Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra, who have acted in some great films. I also watched a lot of Marathi movies. My mother is Maharashtrian so we used to watch a lot of Laxmikant Berde’s comedy films. Today, as an actor, I can do a decent comedy because I learned so much from his films. “
- He is an avid animal lover and has a pet dog named Muffin.
Vivan Patna and his pet dog
- He owns a blue Audi car.
Vivan Bhatena’s Instagram post about his car
- Vivian has a large tiger tattoo on her left bicep.
Vivan Patna’s tattoos
- He is a fitness enthusiast and goes to the gym regularly.
- Vivan follows a non-vegetarian diet.
Vivan Bhatena’s Instagram post
- Vivian has appeared on the covers of several popular magazines.
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- He was often spotted drinking at various parties and events.
Vivan Patna holding a glass of wine
- He competed in various racing and volleyball championships.
- In an interview, he spoke about the financial difficulties faced during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in 2020. He said,
The financial impact became difficult for me. Parenting is no joke, especially when you want the best for your children. We have lost several actors in the industry due to financial pressures. I think half of them aren’t even reported. People see the outside world of us actors, but they don’t see the anxieties we experience. When everything comes to a standstill and you don’t know where you’re going, it takes a toll on your spirit. “
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