Divine is a prominent Indian Hip-Hop rapper, singer, music composer, and songwriter. His actual name is Vivian Fernandes. His debut track, “Yeh Mera Bombay,” released in 2013, blasted him to fame across Mumbai. He is notably known for his portrayal by Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh in the 2019 film “Gully Boy“. Divine is also the founder of the esteemed Mumbai-based crew “Gully Gang” and has been honored with multiple awards for his exceptional rapping style. In September 2019, the title track “Kohinoor” from Divine’s first studio album was released on YouTube, further solidifying his position as a leading figure in the Indian music industry.
Bio:-
| Real Name – | Vivian Wilson Fernandes |
| Nickname – | Divine |
| Profession – | Rapper, Hip-Hop Artist, Singer, Songwriter, Composer |
| Date of Birth – | 2 October 1990 |
| Age – | 33 years old (in 2023) |
| Birthplace – | Kurla, Andheri, Mumbai, India |
| Religion : | Christianity |
| Nationality : | Indian |
| Zodiac Sign : | Libra |
| Address : | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Height, Weight & Physical Stats
| Height | 5 feet 6 inches (1.68m) |
| Body Shape | Chest: 39 inches Waist: 31 inches Biceps: 14 inches |
| Weight | 60 kg (132 lbs) |
| Hair Colour | Black |
DIVINE Education
| Qualification: | B.COM |
| College: | R.D. National College, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| School: | St. John the Evangelist High School, Marol, Andheri, Mumbai |
Family and More:-
| Father – | |
| Mother – | |
| Brother – | Anthony Fernandes (Elder, Works in Qatar) |
| Sister – | Not Available |
Divine Affairs and More:-
| Marital Status : | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Girlfriends: | Name Not Known |
| Net worth : | Not Available |
Divine Career & Awards:-
Filmfare Awards
2020 Winner Filmfare Award
Best Lyrics
Gully Boy
For the song “Apna Time Aayega”
Shared with: Ankur Tewari
Awards of the International Indian Film Academy
2020 Nominee Popular Award
Best Playback Singer – Male
Gully Boy
Song: Mere Gully Mein
Shared with: Naezy · Ranveer Singh
2020 Nominee Popular Award
Best Lyrics
Gully Boy
Song: Aapna Time Aayega
Shared with: Ankur Tewari
2020 Nominee Popular Award
Best Lyrics
Gully Boy
Song: Mere Gully Mein
Shared with: Naezy
Zee Cine Awards
2020 Winner Viewers’ Choice Award
Best Song of the Year
Gully Boy
Song: Apna Time Aayega
Shared with: Dub Sharma · Ankur Tewari
2020 Nominee Jury’s Choice Award
Best Lyrics
Gully Boy
Shared with: Ankur Tewari
Mirchi Music Awards, IN
2020 Nominee Critics’ Award
Best Song of the Year
Gully Boy
Song: Apna Time Aayega
Shared with: Dub Sharma · Ankur Tewari
2020 Nominee Listeners’ Choice Award
Best Song of the Year
Gully Boy
Song: Apna Time Aayega
Shared with: Dub Sharma · Ankur Tewari
Screen Awards, IN
2020 Winner Screen Award
Best Lyrics
Gully Boy
For the song “Apna Time Aayega”
Shared with: Ankur Tewari
2020 Winner Screen Award
Best Music
Gully Boy
Shared with: Naezy · Ankur Tewari · Dub Sharma · Karsh Kale · Jasleen Royal · Raghu Dixit · Midival Punditz · Rishi Rich · ishQ Bector · Vivek Rajagopalan · Nikhil · Prem Hardeep · Mikey McCleary · Chandrashekhar Kunder · Kaam Bhaari
Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, India
2022 Nominee Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award
Favourite Rapper
FOI Online Awards
2019 Winner FOI Online Award
Best Lyricist
Gully Boy
For the song: “Apna Time Ayega”
Shared with: Ankur Tewari
2019 Nominee FOI Online Award
Best Lyricist
Gully Boy
For the song: “Doori”
Shared with: Javed Akhtar
Unknown Facts About DIVINE:-
- He was brought up in a fractured family. Following his abusive father’s departure, his mother relocated to Qatar for the sake of their family’s livelihood, leaving him and his elder brother in the care of their grandmother.
- Divine founded a Mumbai-based crew and music label named Gully Gang.
- He is the first Indian artist to have a solo release worldwide on Apple Music.
- Divine draws his inspiration entirely from the American rapper Eminem. During his childhood, Divine regularly listened to songs by Eminem and 50 Cent after returning from school, which led him to explore the world of hip-hop and rap.
- Divine began writing rap songs during his 11th-grade year and dedicated extensive practice time to perfecting his verses.
- Divine has collaborated with renowned Indian DJ Nucleya, Indian-American rapper Raja Kumari, Indian music director Amit Trivedi, and others.