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'''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 Awards|Indian Telly Award]] and a [[Gold Awards|Gold Award]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/kunal-jaisingh-im-never-shy-to-learn-something-new-or-polish-my-skills-be-it-from-anyone/amp_articleshow/94002361.cms |title=Kunal Jaisingh: I'm never shy to learn something new or polish my skills, be it from anyone |website=The Times of India |date=5 September 2022 |accessdate=29 July 2023}}</ref>
'''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 Awards|Indian Telly Award]] and a [[Gold Awards|Gold Award]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/kunal-jaisingh-im-never-shy-to-learn-something-new-or-polish-my-skills-be-it-from-anyone/articleshow/94002361.cms |title=Kunal Jaisingh: I'm never shy to learn something new or polish my skills, be it from anyone |website=The Times of India |date=5 September 2022 |access-date=29 July 2023}}</ref>


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|Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka 2]]'' as Ruhaan.
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|Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka 2]]'' as Ruhaan.


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
Jaisingh was born on 29 July 1989 in [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]] into a [[Hindu]] family.<ref name="birthday">{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/kunal-jaisingh-ishqbaaaz-actor-birthday-best-photos-5281508/|title=Birthday boy Kunal Jaisingh is Mr Perfect|website=The Indian Express|date=29 July 2018|accessdate=17 September 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/ishqbaaz-fame-kunal-jaisingh-on-celebrating-birthdays-i-spend-my-birthday-with-family-like-a-ritual-exclusive/amp_articleshow/102274175.cms|title= Kunal Jaisingh on celebrating birthdays: I spend my birthday with family like a ritual |website=The Times of India|date=31 July 2023|accessdate=19 September 2023}}</ref> Jaisingh completed his graduation from [[H.R. College of Commerce and Economics]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=College Profile and Alumni – HR College of Commerce & Economics |website=H.R. College |url=https://www.hrcollege.edu/college-profile/ |access-date=28 December 2022 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/my-dad-gave-me-the-best-that-life-could-offer-kunal-jaisingh/amp_articleshow/90750888.cms|title=My Dad gave me the best that life could offer: Kunal Jaisingh |website=The Times of India|date=9 April 2023 |accessdate=14 September 2023}}</ref>
Jaisingh was born on 29 July 1989 in [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]] into a [[Hindu]] family.<ref name="birthday">{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/kunal-jaisingh-ishqbaaaz-actor-birthday-best-photos-5281508/|title=Birthday boy Kunal Jaisingh is Mr Perfect|website=The Indian Express|date=29 July 2018|accessdate=17 September 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/ishqbaaz-fame-kunal-jaisingh-on-celebrating-birthdays-i-spend-my-birthday-with-family-like-a-ritual-exclusive/articleshow/102274175.cms|title= Kunal Jaisingh on celebrating birthdays: I spend my birthday with family like a ritual |website=The Times of India|date=31 July 2023|access-date=19 September 2023}}</ref> Jaisingh completed his graduation from [[H.R. College of Commerce and Economics]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=College Profile and Alumni – HR College of Commerce & Economics |website=H.R. College |url=https://www.hrcollege.edu/college-profile/ |access-date=28 December 2022 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/my-dad-gave-me-the-best-that-life-could-offer-kunal-jaisingh/articleshow/90750888.cms|title=My Dad gave me the best that life could offer: Kunal Jaisingh |website=The Times of India|date=9 April 2023 |access-date=14 September 2023}}</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==
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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''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=bindass.com Yeh Hai Aashiqui Season 1 |url=http://www.bindass.com/shows/yeh-hai-aashiqui/1 |publisher=Bindass.com |access-date=24 July 2016 |archive-date=27 June 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160627022950/http://www.bindass.com/shows/yeh-hai-aashiqui/1 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=bindass.com Yeh Hai Aashiqui Season 1 |url=http://www.bindass.com/shows/yeh-hai-aashiqui/1 |publisher=Bindass.com |access-date=24 July 2016 |archive-date=27 June 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160627022950/http://www.bindass.com/shows/yeh-hai-aashiqui/1 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


=== Success with ''Ishqbaaaz'' and beyond (2016-present) ===
=== Success with ''Ishqbaaaz'' and beyond (2016-present) ===
In 2016, Jaisingh first appeared in the short film ''It Happened That Night''. In the same year, he played episodic roles of Arjun and Ruzbeh in ''[[Savdhaan India]]'' and ''[[Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya]]'' respectively.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/television/celebrity/story/ishqbaaz-star-kunal-jaisingh-reveals-why-he-believes-in-staying-grounded-1186104-2018-03-10 |title=Ishqbaaz fame actor Kunal Jaisingh reveals why he believes in staying grounded|website=India Today |accessdate=31 January 2022}}</ref>
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 (TV series)|Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya]]'' respectively.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/television/celebrity/story/ishqbaaz-star-kunal-jaisingh-reveals-why-he-believes-in-staying-grounded-1186104-2018-03-10 |title=Ishqbaaz fame actor Kunal Jaisingh reveals why he believes in staying grounded|website=India Today |accessdate=31 January 2022}}</ref>


From 2016 to 2018, Jaisingh played Omkara Singh Oberoi in ''[[Ishqbaaaz]]'' opposite [[Shrenu Parikh]].<ref>{{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}}</ref> 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 (media)|spin-off]] series, ''[[Dil Boley Oberoi]]'' opposite Shrenu Parikh.<ref>{{Cite news |title=The promo of India's first spin off tv series 'Dil Bole Oberoi' is here and it looks very promising |url=http://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 |accessdate=26 March 2021}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref>
From 2016 to 2018, Jaisingh played Omkara Singh Oberoi in ''[[Ishqbaaaz]]'' opposite [[Shrenu Parikh]].<ref>{{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}}</ref> 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 (media)|spin-off]] series, ''[[Dil Boley Oberoi]]'' opposite Shrenu Parikh.<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref>


Jaisingh made his web debut in 2019 with ''[[Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka|Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka 2]]'', playing Ruhan opposite [[Tejasswi Prakash]] and [[Aneri Vajani]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/ishqbaaz-s-kunal-jaisingh-to-play-the-lead-in-silsila-badalte-rishton-ka-season-2-1459600-2019-02-19|title=Ishqbaaz's Kunal Jaisingh to play the lead in Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka Season 2 on Voot|website=India Today|accessdate=23 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/television/report-silsila-badalte-rishton-ka-2-aneri-vajani-kunal-jaisingh-tejasswi-prakash-s-promo-piques-twitterati-s-interest-2725420|title=Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka 2: Aneri Vajani, Kunal Jaisingh, Tejasswi Prakash's promo piques Twitterati's interest|date=1 March 2019|website=DNA India|language=en|access-date=25 April 2019}}</ref> In 2020, Jaisingh played Reyansh Khurana in ''[[Pavitra Bhagya]]'' opposite Aneri Vajani, which was ended abruptly.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Pavitra Bhagya new promo: Reyansh refuses to take daughter Jugnu's responsibility and admits he's selfish|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/pavitra-bhagya-new-promo-reyansh-refuses-to-take-daughter-jugnus-responsibility-and-admits-hes-selfish/articleshow/76810210.cms|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=21 October 2020|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=|first=|date=|title=Kunal Jaisingh: It didn't come as a surprise to me when 'Pavitra Bhagya' went off air|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/videos/tv/hindi/kunal-jaisingh-it-didnt-come-as-a-surprise-to-me-when-pavitra-bhagya-went-off-air/videoshow/78753961.cms|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=22 November 2021|website=The Times of India}}</ref> Then in 2021, Jaisingh played a prince Veer Pratap Singh in ''[[Kyun Utthe Dil Chhod Aaye]]'', opposite [[Gracy Goswami]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Maheshwri|first=Neha|title=Kunal Jaisingh to join the cast of Kyun Utthe Dil Chhod Aaye; will be paired opposite Gracy Goswami|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-kunal-jaisingh-to-be-paired-opposite-gracy-goswami-in-kyu-utthe-dil-chhod-aaye/articleshow/81616645.cms|access-date=31 October 2021|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/kunal-jaisingh-turns-adventurous-sequence-sets-kyun-utthe-dil-chhod-aaye/|title=Kunal Jaisingh turns adventurous for a sequence in SET’s Kyun Utthe Dil Chhod Aaye|website=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=12 August 2021}}</ref>
Jaisingh made his web debut in 2019 with ''[[Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka|Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka 2]]'', playing Ruhan opposite [[Tejasswi Prakash]] and [[Aneri Vajani]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/ishqbaaz-s-kunal-jaisingh-to-play-the-lead-in-silsila-badalte-rishton-ka-season-2-1459600-2019-02-19|title=Ishqbaaz's Kunal Jaisingh to play the lead in Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka Season 2 on Voot|website=India Today|accessdate=23 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/television/report-silsila-badalte-rishton-ka-2-aneri-vajani-kunal-jaisingh-tejasswi-prakash-s-promo-piques-twitterati-s-interest-2725420|title=Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka 2: Aneri Vajani, Kunal Jaisingh, Tejasswi Prakash's promo piques Twitterati's interest|date=1 March 2019|website=DNA India|language=en|access-date=25 April 2019}}</ref> In 2020, Jaisingh played Reyansh Khurana in ''[[Pavitra Bhagya]]'' opposite Aneri Vajani, which was ended abruptly.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Pavitra Bhagya new promo: Reyansh refuses to take daughter Jugnu's responsibility and admits he's selfish|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/pavitra-bhagya-new-promo-reyansh-refuses-to-take-daughter-jugnus-responsibility-and-admits-hes-selfish/articleshow/76810210.cms|access-date=21 October 2020|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=|first=|date=|title=Kunal Jaisingh: It didn't come as a surprise to me when 'Pavitra Bhagya' went off air|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/tv/hindi/kunal-jaisingh-it-didnt-come-as-a-surprise-to-me-when-pavitra-bhagya-went-off-air/videoshow/78753961.cms|access-date=22 November 2021|website=The Times of India}}</ref> Then in 2021, Jaisingh played a prince Veer Pratap Singh in ''[[Kyun Utthe Dil Chhod Aaye]]'', opposite [[Gracy Goswami]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Maheshwri|first=Neha|title=Kunal Jaisingh to join the cast of Kyun Utthe Dil Chhod Aaye; will be paired opposite Gracy Goswami|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-kunal-jaisingh-to-be-paired-opposite-gracy-goswami-in-kyu-utthe-dil-chhod-aaye/articleshow/81616645.cms|access-date=31 October 2021|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/kunal-jaisingh-turns-adventurous-sequence-sets-kyun-utthe-dil-chhod-aaye/|title=Kunal Jaisingh turns adventurous for a sequence in SET’s Kyun Utthe Dil Chhod Aaye|website=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=12 August 2021}}</ref>


Jaisingh played a businessman Kabir Singh Shekhawat, in ''[[Muskuraane Ki Vajah Tum Ho]]'', opposite Tanvi Malhara in 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-04-24 |title=Kunal Jaisingh to play the lead in Colors TV's Muskurane Ki Wajah Tum Ho |url=https://news.abplive.com/videos/entertainment/kunal-jaisingh-to-play-lead-role-in-muskurane-ki-wajah-tum-ho-hot-news-1528050 |access-date=11 September 2022 |website=ABP News Live|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Kunal Jaisingh confirms Muskurane Ki Vajah Tum Ho going off-air in September; says, I'm wrapping up my shoots|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-kunal-jaisingh-confirms-muskurane-ki-wajah-tum-ho-going-off-air-in-september-says-im-wrapping-up-my-shoots/articleshow/94268911.cms |newspaper=The Times of India|access-date=30 August 2022 |language=en}}</ref> In 2023, he played Anirban Banerjee opposite [[Adrija Roy]] and Rachi Sharma in ''[[Barrister Babu|Durga Aur Charu]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Kunal Jaisingh replaces Mohit Kumar in Durga Aur Charu: I’m absolutely thrilled for the show|url=https://m.tribuneindia.com/news/entertainment/kunal-jaisingh-replaces-mohit-kumar-in-durga-aur-charu-480652 |newspaper=The Tribune India|access-date=19 February 2023|language=en}}</ref>
Jaisingh played a businessman Kabir Singh Shekhawat, in ''[[Muskuraane Ki Vajah Tum Ho]]'', opposite Tanvi Malhara in 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-04-24 |title=Kunal Jaisingh to play the lead in Colors TV's Muskurane Ki Wajah Tum Ho |url=https://news.abplive.com/videos/entertainment/kunal-jaisingh-to-play-lead-role-in-muskurane-ki-wajah-tum-ho-hot-news-1528050 |access-date=11 September 2022 |website=ABP News Live|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Kunal Jaisingh confirms Muskurane Ki Vajah Tum Ho going off-air in September; says, I'm wrapping up my shoots|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-kunal-jaisingh-confirms-muskurane-ki-wajah-tum-ho-going-off-air-in-september-says-im-wrapping-up-my-shoots/articleshow/94268911.cms |newspaper=The Times of India|access-date=30 August 2022 |language=en}}</ref> In 2023, he played Anirban Banerjee opposite [[Adrija Roy]] and Rachi Sharma in ''[[Durga Aur Charu]]''.<ref>{{cite news |title=Kunal Jaisingh replaces Mohit Kumar in Durga Aur Charu: I’m absolutely thrilled for the show|url=https://m.tribuneindia.com/news/entertainment/kunal-jaisingh-replaces-mohit-kumar-in-durga-aur-charu-480652 |newspaper=The Tribune India|access-date=19 February 2023|language=en}}</ref>


== Personal life ==
== 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/what-s-hot/story/ishqbaaz-actor-kunal-jaisingh-on-why-he-kept-his-relationship-under-wraps-for-5-years-1193279-2018-03-20|title=Ishqbaaz actor Kunal Jaisingh on why he kept his relationship under wraps for 5 years|website=India Today|accessdate=26 February 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/hindi/kunal-jaisingh-i-dont-care-where-i-am-and-what-i-am-doing-its-home-for-me-if-bharati-kumar-is-around/articleshow/66951148.cms|title=Kunal Jaisingh: I don't care where I am and what I am doing, it's home for me if Bharati is around|website=The Times of India|accessdate=29 January 2021}}</ref> Jaisingh and Kumar got engaged on 18 March 2018 and married each other on 20 December 2018 in [[Mumbai]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/ishqbaaz-actor-kunal-jaisingh-engaged-to-girlfriend-bharati-kumar-see-pics/story-nGf1LEN8RyJITburebKhuI_amp.html |title=Ishqbaaz actor Kunal Jaisingh engaged to girlfriend Bharati Kumar. See pics|website=Hindustan Times|accessdate=24 January 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/television/top-stories/story/ishqbaaz-actor-kunal-jaisingh-tied-knot-with-bharati-kumar-inside-pics-and-videos-1413803-2018-12-20|title=Ishqbaaz actor Kunal Jaisingh tied the knot with actress Bharati Kumar. Check out inside pics|website=India Today|accessdate=21 December 2018}}</ref>
Jaisingh met actress [[Bharati Kumar]] on the sets of ''[[The Buddy Project]]'' in 2012. The two were in a relationship for five years.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/what-s-hot/story/ishqbaaz-actor-kunal-jaisingh-on-why-he-kept-his-relationship-under-wraps-for-5-years-1193279-2018-03-20|title=Ishqbaaz actor Kunal Jaisingh on why he kept his relationship under wraps for 5 years|website=India Today|accessdate=26 February 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/kunal-jaisingh-i-dont-care-where-i-am-and-what-i-am-doing-its-home-for-me-if-bharati-kumar-is-around/articleshow/66951148.cms|title=Kunal Jaisingh: I don't care where I am and what I am doing, it's home for me if Bharati is around|website=The Times of India|access-date=29 January 2021}}</ref> Jaisingh and Kumar got engaged on 18 March 2018 and married each other on 20 December 2018 in [[Mumbai]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/ishqbaaz-actor-kunal-jaisingh-engaged-to-girlfriend-bharati-kumar-see-pics/story-nGf1LEN8RyJITburebKhuI_amp.html |title=Ishqbaaz actor Kunal Jaisingh engaged to girlfriend Bharati Kumar. See pics|website=Hindustan Times|accessdate=24 January 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/television/top-stories/story/ishqbaaz-actor-kunal-jaisingh-tied-knot-with-bharati-kumar-inside-pics-and-videos-1413803-2018-12-20|title=Ishqbaaz actor Kunal Jaisingh tied the knot with actress Bharati Kumar. Check out inside pics|website=India Today|accessdate=21 December 2018}}</ref>


== In the media ==
== In the media ==
In UK-based newspaper ''[[Eastern Eye]]'''s list of 50 Sexiest Asian Men, Jaisingh was placed 48th in 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |title=South Korean pop group BTS named Sexiest Asian men in UK list |url=https://www.business-standard.com/amp/article/pti-stories/south-korean-pop-group-bts-named-sexiest-asian-men-in-uk-list-118121201197_1.html |website=Business Standard |accessdate=16 December 2019}}</ref> In [[The Times of India|Times' Most Desirable Men on TV]], Jaisingh was placed 17th in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Meet The Times 20 Most Desirable Men On Television In 2020 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/meet-the-times-20-most-desirable-men-on-television-2020/amp_articleshow/83403113.cms |website=Times of India |accessdate=27 September 2021}}</ref>
In UK-based newspaper ''[[Eastern Eye]]'''s list of 50 Sexiest Asian Men, Jaisingh was placed 48th in 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |title=South Korean pop group BTS named Sexiest Asian men in UK list |url=https://www.business-standard.com/amp/article/pti-stories/south-korean-pop-group-bts-named-sexiest-asian-men-in-uk-list-118121201197_1.html |website=Business Standard |accessdate=16 December 2019}}</ref> In [[The Times of India|Times' Most Desirable Men on TV]], Jaisingh was placed 17th in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Meet The Times 20 Most Desirable Men On Television In 2020 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/meet-the-times-20-most-desirable-men-on-television-2020/articleshow/83403113.cms |website=Times of India |access-date=27 September 2021}}</ref>


== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==
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| <ref>{{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}}</ref>
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| <ref>{{cite web|title=What makes TV shows’ spin-offs work|work=The Times of India|date=22 November 2018|access-date=26 December 2022|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/what-makes-tv-shows-spin-offs-work/articleshow/63986624.cms}}</ref>
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|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/aneri-vajani-to-pair-opposite-kunal-jaisingh-for-ekta-kapoors-next/articleshow/74012399.cms|title=Aneri Vajani to pair opposite Kunal Jaisingh for Ekta Kapoor's next|first=|date=|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=21 September 2020}}</ref>
| <ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/aneri-vajani-to-pair-opposite-kunal-jaisingh-for-ekta-kapoors-next/articleshow/74012399.cms|title=Aneri Vajani to pair opposite Kunal Jaisingh for Ekta Kapoor's next|first=|date=|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=21 September 2020}}</ref>
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|<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kyun Utthe Dil Chhod Aaye stars Kunal Jaisingh and Gracy Goswami share fun moments on the sets|work=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=13 August 2021|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/features/kyun-utthe-dil-chhod-aaye-stars-kunal-jaisingh-gracy-goswami-share-fun-moments-sets/}}</ref>
| <ref>{{cite web|title=Kyun Utthe Dil Chhod Aaye stars Kunal Jaisingh and Gracy Goswami share fun moments on the sets|work=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=13 August 2021|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/features/kyun-utthe-dil-chhod-aaye-stars-kunal-jaisingh-gracy-goswami-share-fun-moments-sets/}}</ref>
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| <ref>{{Cite news |title=Kunal Jaisingh and Tanvi Malhara roped in for 'Muskuraane Ki Wajah Tum Ho' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/kunal-jaisingh-and-tanvi-malhara-roped-in-for-muskuraane-ki-vajah-tum-ho/articleshow/91228841.cms |access-date=2022-06-11 |newspaper=The Times of India | date=1 May 2022 |language=en}}</ref>
| <ref>{{cite news |title=Kunal Jaisingh and Tanvi Malhara roped in for 'Muskuraane Ki Wajah Tum Ho' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/kunal-jaisingh-and-tanvi-malhara-roped-in-for-muskuraane-ki-vajah-tum-ho/articleshow/91228841.cms |access-date=2022-06-11 |newspaper=The Times of India | date=1 May 2022|language=en}}</ref>
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Kunal Jaisingh
Jaisingh in 2019
Born (1989-07-29) 29 July 1989 (age 35)[1]
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
OccupationActor
Years active2011–present
Notable workThe 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]

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

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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

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Debut and early work (2011-2015)

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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Films

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2016 It Happened That Night War Short film

Television

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2011 Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya Sarang "Gunga"
2012–2014 The Buddy Project Ranveer Shergill [28]
2014 Yeh Hai Aashiqui Prince Jeet Singh Episode: "Didi Se Dhoka"
2015 Abhishek Episode: "The Driving Force"
Doli Armaano Ki Chiku Gaurav Singh
Twist Wala Love Aryan
2016 Savdhaan India Arjun
Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya Ruzbeh Season 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 Pratapsingh [32]
2022 Muskuraane Ki Vajah Tum Ho Kabir Singh Shekhawat [33]
Saavi Ki Savaari Special appearance
2023 Durga Aur Charu Anirban Banerjee

Web series

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2019 Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka Ruhaan Season 2 [34]

Music videos

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Year Title Singer Ref.
2017 Pehla Pyaar Shilpa Joshi
2024 Boondhe Baarish Ki Akhil Sachdeva [35]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2017 Indian Television Academy Awards Best Actor in a Supporting Role Ishqbaaaz Nominated [36]
Gold Awards Best Actor in a Supporting Role Nominated [37]
2018 Won [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

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Birthday boy Kunal Jaisingh is Mr Perfect". The Indian Express. 29 July 2018. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
  2. ^ "Kunal Jaisingh: I'm never shy to learn something new or polish my skills, be it from anyone". The Times of India. 5 September 2022. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
  3. ^ "Kunal Jaisingh on celebrating birthdays: I spend my birthday with family like a ritual". The Times of India. 31 July 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  4. ^ "College Profile and Alumni – HR College of Commerce & Economics". H.R. College. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
  5. ^ "My Dad gave me the best that life could offer: Kunal Jaisingh". The Times of India. 9 April 2023. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  6. ^ "Lucknow traffic is scary! Kunal Jaisingh". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
  7. ^ Venkatram, Anushka (3 June 2010). "New faces to revamp popular show". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 18 October 2012. Retrieved 4 December 2012.
  8. ^ "bindass.com Yeh Hai Aashiqui Season 1". Bindass.com. Archived from the original on 27 June 2016. Retrieved 24 July 2016.
  9. ^ "Ishqbaaz fame actor Kunal Jaisingh reveals why he believes in staying grounded". India Today. Retrieved 31 January 2022.
  10. ^ "Producer Gul Khan bids good-bye to the 'Super Six' of Ishqbaaz". Daily News and Analysis. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
  11. ^ "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.
  12. ^ "Indian television's first spin-off show 'Dil Bole Oberoi' to go off air and merge with Ishqbaaz". Mid Day. Retrieved 15 September 2019.
  13. ^ "Ishqbaaz's Kunal Jaisingh to play the lead in Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka Season 2 on Voot". India Today. Retrieved 23 December 2019.
  14. ^ "Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka 2: Aneri Vajani, Kunal Jaisingh, Tejasswi Prakash's promo piques Twitterati's interest". DNA India. 1 March 2019. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
  15. ^ "Pavitra Bhagya new promo: Reyansh refuses to take daughter Jugnu's responsibility and admits he's selfish". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 October 2020.
  16. ^ "Kunal Jaisingh: It didn't come as a surprise to me when 'Pavitra Bhagya' went off air". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  17. ^ Maheshwri, Neha. "Kunal Jaisingh to join the cast of Kyun Utthe Dil Chhod Aaye; will be paired opposite Gracy Goswami". The Times of India. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
  18. ^ "Kunal Jaisingh turns adventurous for a sequence in SET's Kyun Utthe Dil Chhod Aaye". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
  19. ^ "Kunal Jaisingh to play the lead in Colors TV's Muskurane Ki Wajah Tum Ho". ABP News Live. 24 April 2022. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
  20. ^ "Kunal Jaisingh confirms Muskurane Ki Vajah Tum Ho going off-air in September; says, I'm wrapping up my shoots". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
  21. ^ "Kunal Jaisingh replaces Mohit Kumar in Durga Aur Charu: I'm absolutely thrilled for the show". The Tribune India. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
  22. ^ "Ishqbaaz actor Kunal Jaisingh on why he kept his relationship under wraps for 5 years". India Today. Retrieved 26 February 2020.
  23. ^ "Kunal Jaisingh: I don't care where I am and what I am doing, it's home for me if Bharati is around". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
  24. ^ "Ishqbaaz actor Kunal Jaisingh engaged to girlfriend Bharati Kumar. See pics". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
  25. ^ "Ishqbaaz actor Kunal Jaisingh tied the knot with actress Bharati Kumar. Check out inside pics". India Today. Retrieved 21 December 2018.
  26. ^ "South Korean pop group BTS named Sexiest Asian men in UK list". Business Standard. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
  27. ^ "Meet The Times 20 Most Desirable Men On Television In 2020". Times of India. Retrieved 27 September 2021.
  28. ^ "Channel V to shut down; these TV shows will live on". India Today. 23 November 2017. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  29. ^ "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.
  30. ^ "What makes TV shows' spin-offs work". The Times of India. 22 November 2018. Retrieved 26 December 2022.
  31. ^ "Aneri Vajani to pair opposite Kunal Jaisingh for Ekta Kapoor's next". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
  32. ^ "Kyun Utthe Dil Chhod Aaye stars Kunal Jaisingh and Gracy Goswami share fun moments on the sets". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
  33. ^ "Kunal Jaisingh and Tanvi Malhara roped in for 'Muskuraane Ki Wajah Tum Ho'". The Times of India. 1 May 2022. Retrieved 11 June 2022.
  34. ^ "Watch: Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka 2's promo, introduces promising star cast". India Today. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
  35. ^ "Boondhe Baarish Ki - Akhil Sachdeva ft. Kunal Jaisingh and Shubhi Srivastava". Zee Music - YouTube. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
  36. ^ "ITA Awards 2017 winners list: Jennifer Winget, Vivian Dsena and Nakuul Mehta take home the trophies". The Indian Express. 7 November 2017. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
  37. ^ "10th BOROPLUS GOLD AWARDS, WINNERS 2017". Gold Awards. Archived from the original on 5 October 2017. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
  38. ^ "Gold Awards 2018 - Complete Winners List". The Indian Express. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
  39. ^ "Indian Telly Awards 2019: Complete list of winners". The Indian Express. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
  40. ^ "Gold Awards 2019 Winners List: Shivangi Joshi, Mohsin Khan, Surbhi Chandna, Hina Khan and others win big". Pinkvilla. Retrieved 26 December 2019.
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