Leenesh Mattoo

Leenesh Mattoo
Born
Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India
OccupationActor
Years active2014–present
Known forIshqbaaaz
Dil Boley Oberoi
Brahmarakshas 2
Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2

Leenesh Mattoo is an Indian actor who primarily works in Hindi television. Mattoo is widely recognised for his portrayal of Rudra Singh Oberoi in Ishqbaaaz and its spin-off series, Dil Boley Oberoi.[1] He is also known for playing Siddharth in Brahmarakshas 2, Angad Shekhawat in Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2 and Rishi in Pashminna – Dhaage Mohabbat Ke.[2]

Personal life

Mattoo was born and brought up in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India into a Kashmiri Pandit family.[3]

Mattoo met actress Shivani Jha on the sets of Brahmarakshas 2 in 2020, and the couple is in a relationship since 2021.[4][5]

Career

Mattoo made his acting debut in 2014 with Suhani Si Ek Ladki. From 2014 to 2016, he played Anuj Birla opposite Debashree Biswas in the show.[6]

From 2016 to 2018, Mattoo played Rudra Singh Oberoi in Ishqbaaaz opposite Mansi Srivastava and Nehalaxmi Iyer.[7] The show proved to be a major success for him. Mattoo received the Indian Telly Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role nomination for the show. In 2017, he played Rudra in Indian television's first spin-off series, Dil Boley Oberoi opposite Mansi Srivastava.[8][9]

From 2020 to 2021, Mattoo played Siddharth in Brahmarakshas 2, opposite Shivani Jha.[10] In 2020, he made his web debut with Bhalla Calling Bhalla, playing Sahil Bhalla. From 2021 to 2022, he played Aarav Singh Rathore in Tere Bina Jiya Jaye Na.[11]

In 2023, Mattoo played Angad Shekhawat in Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2, opposite Pooja Banerjee.[12] Since February 2024, Mattoo is seen portraying Rishi opposite Isha Sharma in Pashminna – Dhaage Mohabbat Ke.[13]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2014–2016 Suhani Si Ek Ladki Anuj Birla [14]
2016–2018 Ishqbaaaz Rudra Singh Oberoi
2017 Dil Boley Oberoi [15]
2020–2021 Brahmarakshas 2 Siddharth
2021–2022 Tere Bina Jiya Jaye Na Aarav Singh Rathore
2023 Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2 Angad Shekhawat
2024 Pashminna – Dhaage Mohabbat Ke Rishi

Web series

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2020 Bhalla Calling Bhalla Sahil Bhalla Zee5 series

Music videos

Year Title Singer Ref.
2021 Pehla Pyaar Rahul Jain [16]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2018 Gold Awards Most Fit Actor (Male) — Nominated [17]
2019 Indian Telly Awards Best Actor in a Comic Role Ishqbaaaz Nominated [18]

References

  1. ^ "Ishqbaaz and Dil Bole Oberoi will be merging, both shows need each other: Producer Gul Khan". Pinkvilla. 30 June 2017. Archived from the original on 31 March 2019. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
  2. ^ "Leenesh Mattoo felt shy flaunting six-pack abs". The Indian Express. 4 June 2016. Retrieved 23 November 2016.
  3. ^ "Telly Tattle: Root connection - Leenesh Mattoo". Mid Day. 24 January 2024. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
  4. ^ "We are in love and enjoy being with each other: Leenesh Mattoo and Shivani Jha". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
  5. ^ "Shivani Jha: Leenesh and I would love to have a traditional Kashmiri wedding". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
  6. ^ "Fond of Salman Khan's physique: Leenesh Mattoo". The Indian Express. 24 June 2016. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
  7. ^ "Producer Gul Khan bids good-bye to the 'Super Six' of Ishqbaaz". Daily News and Analysis. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
  8. ^ "The promo of India's first spin off tv series 'Dil Bole Oberoi' is here and it looks very promising". Times of India. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
  9. ^ "Indian television's first spin-off show 'Dil Bole Oberoi' to go off air and merge with Ishqbaaz". Mid Day. Retrieved 15 September 2019.
  10. ^ "Zee TV unveils its weekend fantasy thriller Brahmarakshas 2". Bollywood Hungama. 20 November 2020. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
  11. ^ "Bhalla Calling Bhalla trailer: Rajesh Kumar, Leenesh Mattoo, Gaurav Gera join hands for a fun ride". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  12. ^ "Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2: Pooja Banerjee and Leenesh Mattoo to play Pihu and Angad post leap!". The Tribune India. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
  13. ^ "Being a Kashmiri, shooting for 'Pashminna - Dhaage Mohabbat Ke' brought a wave of nostalgia: Leenesh Mattoo". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  14. ^ "Leenesh Mattoo adapts to an all fruit diet". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
  15. ^ "Is Leenesh Mattoo quitting Ishqbaaz?". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
  16. ^ "Pehla Pyaar — Rahul Jain Feat. Leenesh Mattoo and Soni Dhawan". YouTube. 10 March 2021. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
  17. ^ "Gold Awards 2018 - Complete Winners List". The Indian Express. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
  18. ^ "Indian Telly Awards 2019: Complete list of winners". The Indian Express. Retrieved 28 September 2020.

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