Leenesh Mattoo Explained

Leenesh Mattoo
Birth Place:Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:2014–present
Known For:Ishqbaaaz
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

YearTitleRoleNotes
2014–2016Suhani Si Ek Ladki Anuj Birla[14]
2016–2018Ishqbaaaz Rudra Singh Oberoi
2017Dil Boley Oberoi [15]
2020–2021Brahmarakshas 2Siddharth
2021–2022Tere Bina Jiya Jaye NaAarav Singh Rathore
2023Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2Angad Shekhawat
2024Pashminna – Dhaage Mohabbat KeRishi

Music videos

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result
2018Gold AwardsMost Fit Actor (Male)[17]
2019Indian Telly AwardsBest Actor in a Comic RoleIshqbaaaz[18]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ishqbaaz and Dil Bole Oberoi will be merging, both shows need each other: Producer Gul Khan. Pinkvilla. 30 June 2017. 2017-07-09. 31 March 2019. 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. dead.
  2. Web site: Leenesh Mattoo felt shy flaunting six-pack abs. 4 June 2016. The Indian Express. 23 November 2016.
  3. Web site: Telly Tattle: Root connection - Leenesh Mattoo. 24 January 2024. Mid Day. 19 February 2024.
  4. Web site: We are in love and enjoy being with each other: Leenesh Mattoo and Shivani Jha. The Times of India. 27 November 2022.
  5. Web site: Shivani Jha: Leenesh and I would love to have a traditional Kashmiri wedding. The Times of India. 22 December 2023.
  6. Web site: Fond of Salman Khan’s physique: Leenesh Mattoo. 24 June 2016. The Indian Express. 21 November 2019.
  7. Web site: Producer Gul Khan bids good-bye to the 'Super Six' of Ishqbaaz. Daily News and Analysis . 30 September 2022.
  8. News: The promo of India's first spin off tv series 'Dil Bole Oberoi' is here and it looks very promising . Times of India . 26 March 2021.
  9. News: Indian television's first spin-off show 'Dil Bole Oberoi' to go off air and merge with Ishqbaaz. Mid Day. 15 September 2019. en.
  10. Web site: Zee TV unveils its weekend fantasy thriller Brahmarakshas 2. Bollywood Hungama. 23 December 2021. 20 November 2020.
  11. Web site: Bhalla Calling Bhalla trailer: Rajesh Kumar, Leenesh Mattoo, Gaurav Gera join hands for a fun ride. Hindustan Times. 26 September 2020.
  12. Web site: Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2: Pooja Banerjee and Leenesh Mattoo to play Pihu and Angad post leap!. The Tribune India. en. 11 February 2023.
  13. Web site: Being a Kashmiri, shooting for ‘Pashminna - Dhaage Mohabbat Ke’ brought a wave of nostalgia: Leenesh Mattoo. The Times of India. 29 January 2024.
  14. Web site: Leenesh Mattoo adapts to an all fruit diet. The Times of India. 21 September 2020.
  15. Web site: Is Leenesh Mattoo quitting Ishqbaaz?. The Times of India. 25 November 2019.
  16. Web site: Pehla Pyaar — Rahul Jain Feat. Leenesh Mattoo and Soni Dhawan . YouTube . 10 March 2021 . 28 November 2022.
  17. Web site: Gold Awards 2018 - Complete Winners List. The Indian Express. 26 September 2019.
  18. Web site: Indian Telly Awards 2019: Complete list of winners. The Indian Express. en-IN. 28 September 2020.

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