By Anil Merani: The potential value of Bigg Boss 18 has gone up several notches with the news of Vivian Dsena’s possible participation.
Vivian, a powerhouse in desi TV, boasts a massive fan following that will elevate the show’s popularity. His unique attitude and swagger will bring a fresh dynamic to this Salman Khan-led effort. His potential to stir up or react to conflicts, a key element of the show, is what the audience eagerly anticipates.
There is one Achilles heel to Vivian’s Boss game, though: sometimes he gets lost in his own world.
Vivian has been around TV since 2008 with fiction shows like Kasamh Se, Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani, a
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Vivian’s personal life is a colourful canvas waiting to be unveiled. The audience is eager to learn about the circumstances surrounding the end of his first marriage to Vahbbiz Dorabjee and the mystery surrounding his second wife, Nouran Aly. His conversion from Christianity to Islam is also a topic of interest.
We also would want to know about his equation with his co-stars like Drasthi Dhami (Madhubala) and Rubina Dilaik (Shakti – Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki)
For a while, Vivian has been out of the limelight work-wise. (his appearance in Sirf Tum and Udaariyaan went unsung) He has yet to take on any major projects after ‘Shakti ‘. Some makers have also expressed apprehension about his acting craft, which has led to a lull in his career.
Bigg Boss 18 might be just what the doctor ordered for Vivian’s career. It could be the one big reboot he needs, potentially propelling him back into the limelight and opening up new opportunities.
Vivian had been part of Bigg Boss 12 and 15, but as a guest, and now he has the chance to get locked as a contestant and go the whole hog, given his solid fan base. His known TV BB rivals (Nia Sharma, Alice Kaushik Nyrraa Banerji and Chaahat Pandey) better watch out as he seems to be a strong winner potential at the outset.
Once you do Bigg Boss, the possibilities are endless. Vivian might bounce back as the brooding TV lead.
Further, the online buzz accompanying Bigg Boss might help Vivian net big-ticket web series or films. Normally, film/OTT makers baulk at taking small-screen faces.
