Divine Age, Wiki and Bio

Divine

Quick Info

ProfessionRapper
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth2/10/1990
Age33 years
BirthplaceAndheri, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Bio/Wiki

Real NameVivian Fernandes
NicknameDivine
Famous ForBeing portrayed by Ranveer Singh in the film 'Gully Boy' (2019)

Physical Stats & More

Height168 cm
Weight60 kg
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolSt. John the Evangelist High School, Marol Andheri, Mumbai
College/UniversityR.D. National College, Mumbai
Educational QualificationGraduate

Personal Life

Zodiac sign/Sun signLibra
HometownMumbai, Maharashtra, India
ReligionChristianity
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
AddressHe lives in the chawl area of J. B. Nagar in Andheri, Mumbai
HobbiesTravelling, Gymming
Tattoo(s)
Right-ForearmA house and a tree
Right ChestWings of a bird

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsNot Known

Family

Parents
FatherName Not Known
MotherName Not Known (Works in Qatar)
Siblings
BrotherAnthony Fernandes (Elder, Works in Qatar)
SisterNone

Career

Debut
SinglesYeh Mera Bombay (2013)
Bollywood SingerPaintra in the film 'Mukkabaaz' (2017)
Awards, Achievements
  • Year: 2014 Award: Best video of the year award by Rolling Stone India for 'Yeh Mera Bombay'
  • Year: 2016 Achievement: Special mention in BBC Asian Network's list of 'Top 10 artists to watch out for'
  • Year: 2018 Award: Outlook Social Media Award - Musician Of The Year

Favourites

Favourite FoodDal-Rice
Favourite ColourWhite
Favourite Singer/Rapper(s)
  • Michael Jackson
  • Eminem
  • 50 Cent
  • Bob Marley
  • Jay-Z
  • Lecrae
  • TuPac
  • Nas
  • Stormzy
  • Chance The Rapper
Favourite Song(s)
  • Changes by Tu Pac
  • Alright by Kendrick Lamar
Favourite Album(s)
  • Illmatic by Nas
  • Me Against the World by Tupac
  • Straight Outta Compton by NWA
Favourite Hi-Hop Producer(s)
  • Dr Dre
  • DJ Premier
  • Pharrell Williams

Style Quotient

Car CollectionMahindra Thar CRDe

Some Lesser Known Facts

Divine comes from a lower-middle-class orthodox Christian family in Mumbai.
He grew up in the chawls of J. B Nagar in Andheri, facing challenges as his father left and his mother moved to Qatar.
Starting at the age of 14, he lived a solitary life after his elder brother also went to Qatar.
His life changed when he noticed someone wearing a t-shirt featuring '50 Cent,' inspiring his interest.
He is the creator of Gully Gang, a crew based in Mumbai, and owns a music label of the same name.
A passionate dog lover, he cares for a pit bull named Grumpee.
He made history as the first Indian rapper to perform in Hindi on BBC 1's 'Fire in the Booth' show.