Exclusive: Vivian Dsena reveals daughter Layan resembles him, says ‘The day you hold your baby in your hands, your whole system changes’

In an exclusive interview with ETimes TV, Vivian Dsena reflected on fatherhood, offering profound insights into how it has deepened his patience. The actor also discussed his forthcoming projects and life in Bahrain with his wife and daughter. Clearly, Dsena's journey into parenthood has enriched his perspective, both personally and professionally. Vivian also shared his birthday plans, which falls on June 27 and how he is missing his family and more.

The most memorable birthdays are of our childhood, you know, when we were in school or like for me, I was in a military school, in a boarding school. So, yeah, I mean, birthdays, childhood birthdays are the most memorable birthdays. My birthday plan has always been friends and close family and that's about it. My friends and family are going to be around. That's the perfect birthday, like the best birthday, you know, possible.

It makes a lot of difference to celebrate the birthday as a father. I am missing them. I was there only a while back. I was shooting a campaign there. I finished that and I came here. Because here also I have some work commitments and meetings going on.

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.

Honestly speaking, that is, you know, that if one wants to build a life anywhere, they would require a certain amount of financial support. You know, it was said in good humour, but people took it otherwise. But nonetheless, for me, essentially, this is what I do and this is what I do best so far. So, I have to be more focused here and less there.

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.

Sometimes they travel, and sometimes I travel. So, I mean, it's balanced, God willingly.

I had a lot of meetings that were pending. To catch up on those meetings and a few mock shoots which are going on currently, I've come back for that. God has still been very kind to me. I'm still being offered lead roles. I mean, there are a lot of negotiations, there are a lot of mocks happening. So I am back for all my professional commitments now.