Kunal Jaisingh

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Kunal Jaisingh
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Jaisingh in 2019
Born (1989-07-29) 29 July 1989 (age 34) [1]
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
OccupationActor
Years active2011–present
Notable work The Buddy Project
Ishqbaaaz
Dil Boley Oberoi
Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka 2
Kyun Utthe Dil Chhod Aaye
Spouse
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(m. 2018)​

Kunal Jaisingh (born 29 July 1989) is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Hindi television. Jaisingh is widely recognised for his portrayal of Omkara Singh Oberoi in Ishqbaaaz and its spin-off series, Dil Boley Oberoi . The former earned him an Indian Telly Award and a Gold Award. [2]

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Jaisingh made his acting debut in 2011 with Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya . He is known for playing Ranveer Shergill in The Buddy Project , Reyansh Khurana in Pavitra Bhagya , Veer Pratap Singh in Kyun Utthe Dil Chhod Aaye and Kabir Singh Shekhawat Muskuraane Ki Vajah Tum Ho . Jaisingh made his web debut with Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka 2 as Ruhaan.

Early life

Jaisingh was born on 29 July 1989 in Mumbai, Maharashtra into a Hindu family. [1] [3] Jaisingh completed his graduation from H.R. College of Commerce and Economics. [4] [5]

Career

Debut and early work (2011-2015)

Jaisingh made his acting debut with Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya where he played a mute guy, Sarang. [6] From 2012 to 2014, Jaisingh played Ranveer Shergill, his first lead role as a college student in The Buddy Project , opposite Palak Jain. The series was well received. [7]

In 2014 and 2015, Jaisingh played Prince Jeet Singh and Abhishek respectively in two episodes of Yeh Hai Aashiqui . In 2015, he also played Chiku Gaurav Singh in Doli Armaano Ki and Aryan in Twist Wala Love opposite Bharati Kumar. [8]

Success with Ishqbaaaz and beyond (2016-present)

In 2016, Jaisingh first appeared in the short film It Happened That Night, alongside Bharati Kumar. In the same year, he played episodic roles of Arjun and Ruzbeh in Savdhaan India and Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya respectively. [9]

From 2016 to 2018, Jaisingh played Omkara Singh Oberoi in Ishqbaaaz opposite Shrenu Parikh. [10] The show proved to be a major success and earned him recognition. He later won the Indian Telly Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role and Gold Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for the show. In 2017, he played Omkara in Indian television's first spin-off series, Dil Boley Oberoi opposite Shrenu Parikh. [11] [12]

Jaisingh made his web debut in 2019 with Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka 2 , playing Ruhan opposite Tejasswi Prakash and Aneri Vajani. [13] [14] In 2020, Jaisingh played Reyansh Khurana in Pavitra Bhagya opposite Aneri Vajani, which was ended abruptly. [15] [16] Then in 2021, Jaisingh played a prince Veer Pratap Singh in Kyun Utthe Dil Chhod Aaye , opposite Gracy Goswami. [17] [18]

Jaisingh played a businessman Kabir Singh Shekhawat, in Muskuraane Ki Vajah Tum Ho , opposite Tanvi Malhara in 2022. [19] [20] In 2023, he played Anirban Banerjee opposite Adrija Roy and Rachi Sharma in Durga Aur Charu . [21]

Personal life

Jaisingh met actress Bharati Kumar on the sets of The Buddy Project in 2012. The two were in a relationship for five years. [22] [23] Jaisingh and Kumar got engaged on 18 March 2018 and married each other on 20 December 2018 in Mumbai. [24] [25]

In the media

In UK-based newspaper Eastern Eye's list of 50 Sexiest Asian Men, Jaisingh was placed 48th in 2018. [26] In Times' Most Desirable Men on TV, Jaisingh was placed 17th in 2020. [27]

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2016It Happened That NightWarShort film

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2011 Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya Sarang "Gunga"
2012–2014 The Buddy Project Ranveer Shergill [28]
2014 Yeh Hai Aashiqui Prince Jeet SinghEpisode: "Didi Se Dhoka"
2015AbhishekEpisode: "The Driving Force"
Doli Armaano Ki Chiku Gaurav Singh
Twist Wala LoveAryan
2016 Savdhaan India Arjun
Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya RuzbehSeason 6
2016–2018 Ishqbaaaz Omkara "Om" Singh Oberoi [29]
2017 Dil Boley Oberoi [30]
2020 Pavitra Bhagya Reyansh Khurana [31]
Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki Special appearance
2021 Kyun Utthe Dil Chhod Aaye Veer Pratap Singh [32]
2022 Muskuraane Ki Vajah Tum Ho Kabir Singh Shekhawat [33]
Saavi Ki Savaari Special appearance
2023 Durga Aur Charu Anirban Banerjee

Web series

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2019 Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka RuhaanSeason 2 [34]

Music videos

YearTitleSingerRef.
2017 Pehla Pyaar Shilpa Joshi
2024Boondhe Baarish Ki Akhil Sachdeva [35]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef.
2017 Indian Television Academy Awards Best Actor in a Supporting Role Ishqbaaaz Nominated [36]
Gold Awards Best Actor in a Supporting Role Nominated [37]
2018Won [38]
2019 Indian Telly Awards Won [39]
Gold Awards Best Actor Popular - OTT Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka 2 Nominated [40]
Most Stylish Actor - OTT—Won

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