Leenesh Mattoo
{{short description|Indian actor}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2016}}
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| birth_place = Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India
| occupation = Actor
| years active = 2014–present
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| known_for = Ishqbaaaz
Dil Boley Oberoi
Brahmarakshas 2
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.{{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}} 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.{{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}}
Personal life
Mattoo was born and brought up in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India into a Kashmiri Pandit family.{{cite web|url=https://www.mid-day.com/amp/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}}
Mattoo met actress Shivani Jha on the sets of Brahmarakshas 2 in 2020, and the couple is in a relationship since 2021.{{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}}{{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}}
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.{{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}}
From 2016 to 2018, Mattoo played Rudra Singh Oberoi in Ishqbaaaz opposite Mansi Srivastava and Nehalaxmi Iyer.{{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}} 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.{{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}}{{Cite news|url=http://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}}
From 2020 to 2021, Mattoo played Siddharth in Brahmarakshas 2, opposite Shivani Jha.{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/features/zee-tv-unveils-weekend-fantasy-thriller-brahmarakshas-2-starring-pearl-v-puri-nikki-sharma/#ampf=|title=Zee TV unveils its weekend fantasy thriller Brahmarakshas 2|website=Bollywood Hungama|accessdate=23 December 2021|date=20 November 2020}} 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.{{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}}
In 2023, Mattoo played Angad Shekhawat in Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2, opposite Pooja Banerjee.{{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}} Since February 2024, Mattoo is seen portraying Rishi opposite Isha Sharma in Pashminna – Dhaage Mohabbat Ke.{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/features/zee-tv-unveils-weekend-fantasy-thriller-brahmarakshas-2-starring-pearl-v-puri-nikki-sharma/#ampf=|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}}
Filmography
=Television=
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! Year ! Title ! Role ! class="unsortable"| Notes ! class="unsortable"| {{Abbr|Ref.|References}} |
| 2014–2016
| Anuj Birla | |
| 2016–2018
| rowspan="2"|Rudra Singh Oberoi | | |
| 2017
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| 2020–2021
| Siddharth | | |
| 2021–2022
| Aarav Singh Rathore | | |
| 2023
| Angad Shekhawat | | |
| 2024
| Pashminna – Dhaage Mohabbat Ke | Rishi | | |
=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 |
Awards and nominations
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! Award ! Category ! Work ! Result ! {{Abbr|Ref.|References}} |
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| 2018
| Most Fit Actor (Male) | {{N/A}} | {{nom}} |
| 2019
| {{nom}} |
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|8322316}}
- {{Instagram|leenesh_mattoo}}
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Category:Male actors from Mumbai
Category:Indian male soap opera actors