Leenesh Mattoo is an Indian actor who primarily works in Hindi television. Mattoo is widely recognised for his portrayal of Rudra Singh Oberoi in ''

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'' and its spin-off series, ''

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''. He is also known for playing Siddharth in '' Brahmarakshas 2'', Angad Shekhawat in ''

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'' and Rishi in ''

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''.

Personal life

Mattoo was born and brought up in

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, India into a

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family. Mattoo met actress Shivani Jha on the sets of '' Brahmarakshas 2'' in 2020, and the couple is in a relationship since 2021.

Career

Mattoo made his acting debut in 2014 with ''

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''. From 2014 to 2016, he played Anuj Birla opposite Debashree Biswas in the show. From 2016 to 2018, Mattoo played Rudra Singh Oberoi in ''

'' opposite Mansi Srivastava and Nehalaxmi Iyer. The show proved to be a major success for him. Mattoo received the

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nomination for the show. In 2017, he played Rudra in Indian television's first

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series, ''

'' opposite Mansi Srivastava. From 2020 to 2021, Mattoo played Siddharth in '' Brahmarakshas 2'', opposite Shivani Jha. 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''. In 2023, Mattoo played Angad Shekhawat in ''

'', opposite

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. Since February 2024, Mattoo is seen portraying Rishi opposite Isha Sharma in ''

''.

Filmography

Television

Web series

Music videos

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Mattoo, Leenesh Living people Kashmiri actors Kashmiri Pandits Male actors from Mumbai Indian male soap opera actors Male actors in Hindi television 1992 births