Actor
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 | Template:Abbr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Template:Abbr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Bhalla Calling Bhalla | Sahil Bhalla | Zee5 series |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Singer | Template:Abbr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Pehla Pyaar | Rahul Jain | [16] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Template:Abbr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Gold Awards | Most Fit Actor (Male) | Template:N/A | Template:Nom | [17] |
| 2019 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actor in a Comic Role | Ishqbaaaz | Template:Nom | [18] |
References
- ↑ Ishqbaaz and Dil Bole Oberoi will be merging, both shows need each other: Producer Gul Khan. Pinkvilla(30 June 2017). Retrieved 2017-07-09.
- ↑ Leenesh Mattoo felt shy flaunting six-pack abs(4 June 2016).
- ↑ Telly Tattle: Root connection - Leenesh Mattoo(24 January 2024).
- ↑ We are in love and enjoy being with each other: Leenesh Mattoo and Shivani Jha. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
- ↑ Shivani Jha: Leenesh and I would love to have a traditional Kashmiri wedding.
- ↑ Fond of Salman Khan's physique: Leenesh Mattoo(24 June 2016).
- ↑ Producer Gul Khan bids good-bye to the 'Super Six' of Ishqbaaz. Daily News and Analysis.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Indian television's first spin-off show 'Dil Bole Oberoi' to go off air and merge with Ishqbaaz. Mid Day. Retrieved 15 September 2019.
- ↑ Zee TV unveils its weekend fantasy thriller Brahmarakshas 2. Bollywood Hungama(20 November 2020).
- ↑ Bhalla Calling Bhalla trailer: Rajesh Kumar, Leenesh Mattoo, Gaurav Gera join hands for a fun ride. Hindustan Times.
- ↑ Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2: Pooja Banerjee and Leenesh Mattoo to play Pihu and Angad post leap!. The Tribune India. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
- ↑ Being a Kashmiri, shooting for 'Pashminna - Dhaage Mohabbat Ke' brought a wave of nostalgia: Leenesh Mattoo. The Times of India.
- ↑ Leenesh Mattoo adapts to an all fruit diet. The Times of India. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
- ↑ Is Leenesh Mattoo quitting Ishqbaaz?. The Times of India. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
- ↑ Pehla Pyaar — Rahul Jain Feat. Leenesh Mattoo and Soni Dhawan. YouTube(10 March 2021). Retrieved 28 November 2022.
- ↑ Gold Awards 2018 - Complete Winners List. The Indian Express. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
- ↑ Indian Telly Awards 2019: Complete list of winners. The Indian Express. Retrieved 28 September 2020.