Quick Info
| Profession | Model, TV Host, Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 28/10/1978 |
| Age | 48 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Vivan Bhatena
16/12/2025
Vivan Bhathena spoke to IANS during the promotions of the war film 120 Bahadur, in which he plays Subedar Major Surja Ram. He said that his good looks often lead people to see him as a model, making it a constant battle to prove his acting ability, and noted that the same perception surfaced during his work on Sooryavanshi.
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Bio/Wiki
| Other Name | Vivan Bhathena |
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| Full Description | Indian model, actor and photographer who began as a model and later moved into television and films |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm (5’ 10”) |
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| Weight | 75 kg (165 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | MBA |
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| Courses | DOP and Photography |
| School | Maneckji Cooper Education Trust School, Mumbai |
| College/University | Jai Hind College, Mumbai |
Personal Life
| Ethnicity | Half-Parsi (father's side) and half-Maharashtrian (mother's side) |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Tattoo | A big tattoo of tiger on his left bicep |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | Year, 2007 |
Family
| Spouse | Nikhila Palat (businesswoman) |
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| Children | Nivaya Bhathena (born on 9 June 2019) |
Career
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| Reality Shows | Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7 (2016) | ||||||
| Notable Films |
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Favourites
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| Food | Crispy Fish |
| Film | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) |
| Book | Enzo Ferrari: The Man, the Cars, the Races by Brock Yates |
| Restaurant | Zaffran in Mumbai |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Vivan Bhatena turned to acting to escape bullying during school. | |
| 2. He began as a model and then shifted to acting. | |
| 3. Winner of the Grasim Mr India contest. | |
| 4. Featured in Hindi TV serials before moving to movies. | |
| 5. Joined MTV channel as a VJ. | |
| 6. Known for supporting roles in Hindi films and web series. | |
| 7. A fitness lover and champion in car racing. | |
| 8. Struggled with financial issues during the COVID-19 pandemic. | |
| 9. Winner of Mister India World title in 2001. | |
| 10. Has said that his good looks often led directors to stereotype him as a model rather than an actor. |
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