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{{short description|Indian actor}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=October 2016}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Leenesh Mattoo
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| birth_place = [[Srinagar]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu & Kashmir]], India
| occupation = Actor
| years active = 2014–present
| known_for = ''[[Ishqbaaaz]]''<br/>''[[Dil Boley Oberoi]]''<br/>''[[Brahmarakshas|Brahmarakshas 2]]''<br/>''[[Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2]]''
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'''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]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news-gossip/ishqbaaz-and-dil-bole-oberoi-will-be-merging-both-shows-need-each-other-producer-gul|title=Ishqbaaz and Dil Bole Oberoi will be merging, both shows need each other: Producer Gul Khan|website=Pinkvilla|date=30 June 2017|access-date=2017-07-09|archive-date=31 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190331065546/https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news-gossip/ishqbaaz-and-dil-bole-oberoi-will-be-merging-both-shows-need-each-other-producer-gul|url-status=dead}}</ref> He is also known for playing Siddharth in ''[[Brahmarakshas|Brahmarakshas 2]]'', Angad Shekhawat in ''[[Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2]]'' and Rishi in ''[[Pashminna – Dhaage Mohabbat Ke]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/leenesh-mattoo-felt-shy-flaunting-six-pack-abs-2835034/|title=Leenesh Mattoo felt shy flaunting six-pack abs|date=4 June 2016|work=The Indian Express|accessdate=23 November 2016}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Mattoo was born and brought up in [[Srinagar]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]], India into a [[Kashmiri Pandit]] family.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/television-news/article/telly-tattle-pashminna-dhaage-mohabbat-ke-leenesh-mattoo-root-connection-23331446|title=Telly Tattle: Root connection - Leenesh Mattoo|date=24 January 2024|work=Mid Day|accessdate=19 February 2024}}</ref>

Mattoo met actress Shivani Jha on the sets of ''[[Brahmarakshas|Brahmarakshas 2]]'' in 2020, and the couple is in a relationship since 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-we-are-in-love-and-enjoy-being-with-each-other-leenesh-mattoo-and-shivani-jha/articleshow/87566801.cms|title=We are in love and enjoy being with each other: Leenesh Mattoo and Shivani Jha|work=The Times of India|access-date=27 November 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/shivani-jha-leenesh-and-i-would-love-to-have-a-traditional-kashmiri-wedding/articleshow/97949135.cms|title=Shivani Jha: Leenesh and I would love to have a traditional Kashmiri wedding|work=The Times of India|accessdate=22 December 2023}}</ref>

==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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/fond-of-salman-khans-physique-leenesh-mattoo-2872818/lite/|title=Fond of Salman Khan's physique: Leenesh Mattoo|date=24 June 2016|work=The Indian Express|accessdate=21 November 2019}}</ref>

From 2016 to 2018, Mattoo played Rudra Singh Oberoi in ''[[Ishqbaaaz]]'' opposite [[Mansi Srivastava]] and [[Nehalaxmi Iyer]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/television/report-video-after-confirming-surbhi-chandna-aka-anika-s-exit-gul-khan-now-bids-good-bye-to-the-super-six-of-ishqbaaz-2688890|title=Producer Gul Khan bids good-bye to the 'Super Six' of Ishqbaaz|website=Daily News and Analysis |accessdate=30 September 2022}}</ref> 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 (media)|spin-off]] series, ''[[Dil Boley Oberoi]]'' opposite Mansi Srivastava.<ref>{{Cite news |title=The promo of India's first spin off tv series 'Dil Bole Oberoi' is here and it looks very promising |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/the-first-promo-of-dil-bole-oberoi-is-here-and-it-looks-very-promising/articleshow/56806340.cms|website=Times of India |access-date=26 March 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/indian-television-first-spin-off-show-dil-bole-oberoi-ishqbaaaz-television-news/18389162|title=Indian television's first spin-off show 'Dil Bole Oberoi' to go off air and merge with Ishqbaaz|work=Mid Day|access-date=15 September 2019|language=en}}</ref>

From 2020 to 2021, Mattoo played Siddharth in ''[[Brahmarakshas|Brahmarakshas 2]]'', opposite Shivani Jha.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/zee-tv-unveils-weekend-fantasy-thriller-brahmarakshas-2-starring-pearl-v-puri-nikki-sharma|title=Zee TV unveils its weekend fantasy thriller Brahmarakshas 2|website=Bollywood Hungama|accessdate=23 December 2021|date=20 November 2020}}</ref> 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]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/bhalla-calling-bhalla-trailer-rajesh-sharma-gaurav-gera-join-hands-for-a-fun-ride/story-L3k1A5hh76fWcepwcR2UrI_amp.html|title=Bhalla Calling Bhalla trailer: Rajesh Kumar, Leenesh Mattoo, Gaurav Gera join hands for a fun ride|website=Hindustan Times|accessdate=26 September 2020}}</ref>

In 2023, Mattoo played Angad Shekhawat in ''[[Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2]]'', opposite [[Pooja Banerjee]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2: Pooja Banerjee and Leenesh Mattoo to play Pihu and Angad post leap!|url=https://m.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/meet-the-new-pihu-and-angad-of-bade-acche-lagte-hain-2-478044|website=The Tribune India|language=en|access-date=11 February 2023}}</ref> Since February 2024, Mattoo is seen portraying Rishi opposite Isha Sharma in ''[[Pashminna – Dhaage Mohabbat Ke]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/zee-tv-unveils-weekend-fantasy-thriller-brahmarakshas-2-starring-pearl-v-puri-nikki-sharma|title=Being a Kashmiri, shooting for 'Pashminna - Dhaage Mohabbat Ke' brought a wave of nostalgia: Leenesh Mattoo|website=The Times of India|accessdate=29 January 2024}}</ref>

==Filmography==
===Television===
{| class="wikitable sortable "
! Year
! Title
! Role
! class="unsortable"| Notes
! class="unsortable"| {{Abbr|Ref.|References}}
|-
| 2014–2016
| ''[[Suhani Si Ek Ladki]]''
| Anuj Birla
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/fitness/Leenesh-Mattoo-adapts-to-an-all-fruit-diet/articleshow/52966710.cms|title=Leenesh Mattoo adapts to an all fruit diet|last=|first=|date=|website=The Times of India|access-date=21 September 2020}}</ref>
|-
| 2016–2018
| ''[[Ishqbaaaz]]''
| rowspan="2"|Rudra Singh Oberoi
|
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|-
| 2017
| ''[[Dil Boley Oberoi]]''
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/is-leenesh-mattoo-quitting-ishqbaaz/articleshow/57804776.cms|title=Is Leenesh Mattoo quitting Ishqbaaz?|last=|first=|date=|website=The Times of India|access-date=25 November 2019}}</ref>
|-
| 2020–2021
| ''[[Brahmarakshas|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
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|
|}

===Web series===
{| class="wikitable sortable "
! Year
! Title
! Role
! class="unsortable"| Notes
! class="unsortable"| {{Abbr|Ref.|References}}
|-
| 2020
| ''Bhalla Calling Bhalla''
| Sahil Bhalla
| [[Zee5]] series
|
|}

===Music videos===
{| class="wikitable sortable "
! Year
! Title
! Singer
! class="unsortable"| {{Abbr|Ref.|References}}
|-
| 2021
| ''Pehla Pyaar''
| Rahul Jain
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tm3vltCTTJI |title=Pehla Pyaar — Rahul Jain Feat. Leenesh Mattoo and Soni Dhawan |website=YouTube |date=10 March 2021 |access-date=28 November 2022}}</ref>
|}

==Awards and nominations==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Award
! Category
! Work
! Result
! {{Abbr|Ref.|References}}
|-
| 2018
| [[Gold Awards]]
| Most Fit Actor (Male)
| {{N/A}}
| {{nom}}
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/photos/entertainment-gallery/zee-gold-awards-2018-karan-patel-hina-khan-jennifer-winget-win-big-5225230/|title=Gold Awards 2018 - Complete Winners List|website=The Indian Express|access-date=26 September 2019}}</ref>
|-
| 2019
| [[Indian Telly Awards]]
| [[Indian Telly Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role|Best Actor in a Comic Role]]
| ''[[Ishqbaaaz]]''
| {{nom}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/indian-telly-awards-2019-winners-list-divyanka-tripathi-hina-khan-nakuul-mehta-5636869/|title=Indian Telly Awards 2019: Complete list of winners|website=The Indian Express|language=en-IN|access-date=28 September 2020}}</ref>
|}

==References==
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==External links==
*{{IMDb name|8322316}}
*{{Instagram|leenesh_mattoo}}

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[[Category:Kashmiri actors]]
[[Category:Kashmiri Pandits]]
[[Category:Male actors from Mumbai]]
[[Category:Indian male soap opera actors]]
[[Category:Male actors in Hindi television]]
[[Category:1992 births]]

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Margaretxro at 06:06, 10 February 2026