Nakuul Mehta
Born: 17 January 1983
Nakuul Mehta has become one of Hindi television's most dependable leading men since making his debut in 2012. His breakthrough role as Aditya Kumar in Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara immediately caught everyone's attention, earning him two Best Debut Male awards and setting the tone for what would be a stellar career. But it was his portrayal of the brooding, intense Shivaay Singh Oberoi in Ishqbaaaz that truly made him a household name, followed by his charming turn as Ram Kapoor in Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2. With four ITA Awards, four Gold Awards, and three Indian Telly Awards under his belt, Mehta has proven he's got the range and the staying power to lead major projects. What makes Nakuul stand out is his ability to bring depth to romantic and emotional characters without overdoing the drama—he's equally comfortable with brooding intensity as he is with witty banter. Beyond television, he's smartly diversified into digital content, co-producing and starring in projects like Never Kiss Your Best Friend and the short film Ved and Arya, showing he's not content to stay in one lane. His recent work in Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 3 proves he still knows how to command a screen, and his genuine, understated approach to acting has made him a fan favorite who elevates every project he touches. Married to singer Jankee Parekh with two kids, Nakuul continues to balance a thriving career with his personal life while remaining one of the most respected actors in the Hindi television space.
Awards & Nominations
From 2016 to 2018, Mehta played Shivaay Singh Oberoi in Ishqbaaaz opposite Surbhi Chandna. The show proved to be a major success for him and earned him recognition. For playing Shivaay, he won numerous accolades including ITA Award for Best Actor - Popular, Indian Telly Award for Best Actor in a Lead Role and his pairing with Chandna won them Gold Best Onscreen Jodi award. In 2017, he played Shivaay in Indian television's first spin-off series, Dil Boley Oberoi opposite Surbhi Chandna. Also, from 2018 to 2019, he played Shivansh Singh Oberoi opposite Niti Taylor, post leap in Ishqbaaaz. In 2016, Mehta made his web debut with I Don't Watch TV, which he also co-produced. It is a satire on the Indian television industry. In 2020, Mehta first appeared in the short film Ved and Arya alongside Sanaya Irani, playing a supportive brother. Rahul Desai of Film Companion stated, "Nakuul Mehta doesn't overdo the urbane drawl-coolness while reacting to his sister's confessions. His eyes are softer than his mannerisms." Later in 2020, Mehta expanded his web career with Never Kiss Your Best Friend, playing Sumer Singh Dhillion, opposite Anya Singh. Shweta Keshri of India Today noted, "Nakuul Mehta played the 20 something Sumer with ease. The actor easily transitioned from a grown-up to a college boy in the flashback scenes." In the same year, he appeared in another series, BAE Control, playing Shyam.
