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]
Leenesh Mattoo | |
|---|---|
| Born | Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Known for | Ishqbaaaz Dil Boley Oberoi Brahmarakshas 2 Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2 |
Personal life
editMattoo 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
editMattoo 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
editTelevision
edit| 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
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Bhalla Calling Bhalla | Sahil Bhalla | Zee5 series |
Music videos
edit| Year | Title | Singer | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Pehla Pyaar | Rahul Jain | [16] |
Awards and nominations
edit| 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
edit- ^ "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.
- ^ "Leenesh Mattoo felt shy flaunting six-pack abs". The Indian Express. 4 June 2016. Retrieved 23 November 2016.
- ^ "Telly Tattle: Root connection - Leenesh Mattoo". Mid Day. 24 January 2024. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
- ^ "We are in love and enjoy being with each other: Leenesh Mattoo and Shivani Jha". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
- ^ "Shivani Jha: Leenesh and I would love to have a traditional Kashmiri wedding". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
- ^ "Fond of Salman Khan's physique: Leenesh Mattoo". The Indian Express. 24 June 2016. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
- ^ "Producer Gul Khan bids good-bye to the 'Super Six' of Ishqbaaz". Daily News and Analysis. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
- ^ "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. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
- ^ "Bhalla Calling Bhalla trailer: Rajesh Kumar, Leenesh Mattoo, Gaurav Gera join hands for a fun ride". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
- ^ "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. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ "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.