He is known for his role in the Indian daily soaps Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara[6] and Do Hanson Ka Jodaa.
[8][6] Nivaan Sen was born and brought up in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
He completed his graduation and post-graduation from Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth, Varanasi.
Nivaan Sen started his career as a contestant on the 2004 Zee TV talent hunt reality show India's Best Cinestars Ki Khoj, where he won the title of India's Best Performance in Comic Role.
In 2010, he worked on the TV serial Do Hanson Ka Jodaa, airing on NDTV Imagine.