Popular Star Plus show 'Ishqbaaz', which tells the story of Oberoi brothers Shivaay, Omkara and Rudra (Leenesh Mattoo), has been showered with love and praises from the audiences within a short span of time. 'Ishqbaaz' also became the first show in the history of Indian TV, to have its spin-off called 'Dil Bole Oberoi' on the same channel. But now, there's a bad news for the ‘ShivOmRu’ fans, as one of the Oberoi brothers will soon make his exit from the show.

Leenesh Mattoo (Instagram)

Yes, you read that right!

Actor Leenes Mattoo, known for playing the youngest Oberoi brother Rudra Singh Oberoi, has put his papers down and will be moving out from the show.

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According to India Forums, "The reason behind Leenesh quitting 'Ishqbaaaz' is that he has bagged a big banner Bollywood movie. The actor is on a notice period and will shoot with the team till the end of April."

This was not the only reason of Leenesh quitting the popular show. Reportedly, Lennesh was not too happy with the graph of his character as Rudra's character was not getting enough screen space in either 'Ishqbaaz' as well as 'Dil Bole Oberoi'.

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Speculations were strengthened when one of his latest Instagram post read, “If things go wrong, don't go with them!" and created a buzz on social media amongst his fans. His fans soon started pleading to him not to quit on his social media accounts.


The fans are hoping that this news turns out to be a mere rumour and Leenesh stays back in the show.

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