# Kunal Jaisingh

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.
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. Jaisingh completed his graduation from H.R. College of Commerce and Economics.

## Career
### Debut and early work (2011-2015)

Jaisingh made his acting debut with Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya where he played a mute guy, Sarang. 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.
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.

### 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.
From 2016 to 2018, Jaisingh played Omkara Singh Oberoi in Ishqbaaaz opposite Shrenu Parikh. 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.
Jaisingh made his web debut in 2019 with Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka 2, playing Ruhan opposite Tejasswi Prakash and Aneri Vajani. In 2020, Jaisingh played Reyansh Khurana in Pavitra Bhagya opposite Aneri Vajani, which was ended abruptly. Then in 2021, Jaisingh played a prince Veer Pratap Singh in Kyun Utthe Dil Chhod Aaye, opposite Gracy Goswami.
Jaisingh played a businessman Kabir Singh Shekhawat, in Muskuraane Ki Vajah Tum Ho, opposite Tanvi Malhara in 2022. In 2023, he played Anirban Banerjee opposite Adrija Roy and Rachi Sharma in Durga Aur Charu.

## Personal life

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

## In the media

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

## Filmography
### Films

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

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2011 | Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya | Sarang "Gunga" | |
| 2012–2014 | The Buddy Project | Ranveer Shergill | |
| 2014 | Yeh Hai Aashiqui | Prince Jeet Singh | Episode: "Didi Se Dhoka" |
| 2015 | Yeh Hai Aashiqui | Abhishek | Episode: "The Driving Force" |
| 2015 | Doli Armaano Ki | Chiku Gaurav Singh | |
| 2015 | Twist Wala Love | Aryan | |
| 2016 | Savdhaan India | Arjun | |
| 2016 | Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya | Ruzbeh | Season 6 |
| 2016–2018 | Ishqbaaaz | Omkara "Om" Singh Oberoi | |
| 2017 | Dil Boley Oberoi | Omkara "Om" Singh Oberoi | |
| 2020 | Pavitra Bhagya | Reyansh Khurana | |
| 2020 | Shakti – Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki | Reyansh Khurana | Special appearance |
| 2021 | Kyun Utthe Dil Chhod Aaye | Veer Pratapsingh | |
| 2022 | Muskuraane Ki Vajah Tum Ho | Kabir Singh Shekhawat | |
| 2022 | Saavi Ki Savaari | Kabir Singh Shekhawat | Special appearance |
| 2023 | Durga Aur Charu | Anirban Banerjee | |

### Web series

| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
| 2019 | Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka | Ruhaan | Season 2 | |

### Music videos

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

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
| 2017 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Ishqbaaaz | Nominated |
| 2017 | Gold Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Ishqbaaaz | Nominated |
| 2018 | Gold Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Ishqbaaaz | Won |
| 2019 | Indian Telly Awards | | Ishqbaaaz | Won |
| 2019 | Gold Awards | Best Actor Popular - OTT | Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka 2 | Nominated |
| 2019 | Gold Awards | Most Stylish Actor - OTT | — | Won |