Ribbhu Mehra is an Indian television actor, model and DJ.[1] He is known for his portrayal of Nikhil on Yeh Hai Mohabbatein,[2] and Arjun Rathod on My Name Ijj Lakhan.[3]
Ribbhu Mehra | |
|---|---|
| Born | 17 November |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Known for | Nikhil on Yeh Hai Mohabbatein Ritik on Kumkum Bhagya |
| Spouse |
Keertida Mistry (m. 2023) |
Early life edit
In his early life, Mehra studied at Vishwa Bharati Public School.[4] He later studied accounting at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and graduated from Shaheed Bhagat Singh College completing his B.com (Hons).[5] His family consists of his parents, Rakesh and Meenu Mehra, and older sister Ruchi Sharma who is married.[citation needed]
Career edit
In 2009, he started his career as a DJ.[6] Later in 2015, he had a very short role in Ki and Ka opposite Kareena Kapoor. In the same year, he appeared in a Bangur Cements commercial and made his on screen television debut in a show called "Rakkt" as Akbar which aired on Epic (TV channel). A year later, he starred in two other commercials, Flamingo Tvc and for online e-commerce portal Fynd.[7][8] His advertisement titled "Kahan se liya" for Fynd also got listed under Top 10 YouTube Ads in India (January, 2017).[9][10][11] In the same year he appeared in an episode of 24 (Indian TV series season 2) playing an ATU Agent. In early 2017, he starred on Savdhaan India as Arjan.[12] A month later in July, he debuted as Nikhil on Star Plus soap opera Yeh Hai Mohabbatein.[13][14] Two months later, he promoted Farah Khan's 'Lip Sing Battle' with his Ye Hai Mohabbatein co-star Aditi Bhatia. He then appeared in a TV commercial opposite actress Malaika Arora.[15] End of the year for the New Year's Eve he DJed in Goa resort.[16] In 2018, he appeared in the music video of singer Altaf Sayeed titled "Re Piya".[17] In August, he appeared in another episode of Zing Channel's "Aye Zindagi" as a lead.
In 2019, he booked a new show on SAB TV's sitcom My Name Ijj Lakhan, as Arjun Rathod.[18] In the same year he booked his second show with Balaji Telefilms Kumkum Bhagya as Ritik, Disha's love interest[19][20] and web series XXX season 2 with ALTBalaji.[21] In 2020, he starred on a film Faactory.[22] In 2022, he joined the cast of Star Bharat's "Bohot Pyaar Karte Hain".
Personal life edit
Ribbhu is married to actress Keertida Mistry.[23]
Filmography edit
Television and Films edit
| Year | Title | Character | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Rakkt | Akbar | Recurring role |
| 2017 | Savdhaan India | Arjan | Episodic role |
| 2017 | Aye Zindagi | Mahendra | Episodic role |
| 2017-2018 | Ye Hai Mohabbatein | Nikhil | Recurring role |
| 2018 | Aye Zindagi | Adhiraj | Episodic role |
| 2019 | My Name Ijj Lakhan | Arjun Rathod | Parallel Lead Role |
| 2019-2020 | Kumkum Bhagya | Ritik | Recurring role |
| 2020 | Faactory (Film) | Rahul | |
| 2022 | Bohot Pyaar Karte Hai | Mahesh | Recurring role |
| 2022 | Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin | D.M. Harish Vyas | Recurring role |
| 2023 | Bindiya Sarkar | Rohan Bhalla | Recurring role[24] |
| 2023 | Swaraj | Bhupendra Dutta | Episodic |
web series edit
| Year | Title | Character | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Raah De Maa | Natak Entertainment | Cameo | |
| 2019 | XXX (season 2) | ALTBalaji | Episodic role | |
| 2023 | Manghadant | Inspector Parth | Watcho |
Music videos edit
| Year | Title | Artist | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | "Re Piya" | Altaf Sayeed | Zee Music Company |
References edit
- ^ Sharma, Shruti (19 September 2017). "Heart-Throbbing DJ, Performer, Actor and Star Plus Face - Ribbhu Mehra (DJ Ribz)". shrutisharma.net.
- ^ "Yeh Hai Mohabbatein's Ribbhu Mehra". The Times of India. The Times Group. 8 September 2017. Archived from the original on 13 September 2017.
- ^ "Ribbhu Mehra exposes the Sleeping Beauty of My Name Ijj Lakhan!". TellyChakkar. 17 March 2019.
- ^ "Ribbhu Mehra: Noida is the perfect example of a green city that is also well-planned". Times of India. 26 October 2017.
- ^ "Ribbhu Mehra Biography". Areu Viral. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
- ^ "Did You Know? YHM's Ribbhu Mehra is a professional DJ!". TellyChakkar. 25 October 2017.
- ^ "Fynd: Ab duniya puchegi - Kahan se Liya?". Go Fynd. 7 January 2017.
- ^ "Fynd's new digital campaign answers the oft-asked question "Kahan se liya"". Ad Gully. 10 January 2017.
- ^ www.ETBrandEquity.com. "The Unskippables: Top 10 ads of January - ET BrandEquity". ETBrandEquity.com. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
- ^ "Top 10 ads India watched in Q1-2017 on YouTube". www.afaqs.com. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
- ^ "YouTube Announces Q1 2017 Ads Leaderboard, Bingo Tops the List". www.adageindia.in. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
- ^ "Yeh Hai Mohabbatein: Ribbhu Mehra aka 'Nikhil' shares adorable selfies with co-stars!". Filmy Monkey. 8 September 2017.
- ^ "Yeh Hai Mohabbatein written update July 7, 2017: Nikhil's entry creates a rift between Aadi and Aaliya". The Times of India. The Times Group. 8 July 2017.
- ^ "The Yeh Hai Mohabbatein team works like a family: Ribbhu Mehra". The Indian Express. Indian Express Limited. 14 November 2017.
- ^ "Malaika Arora plays with TV actor Ribbhu Mehra's hair". Mid-Day. 24 September 2017.
- ^ "DJ turned actor, Ribbhu Mehra to perform in Goa". The Navhind Times. 30 December 2017.
- ^ "Yeh Hai Mohabbatein Star Ribbhu Mehra To Appear In Music Video". India.com. 22 July 2018.
- ^ "Ribbhu Mehra to play a cop in SAB TV's next - My Name Ijj Khan". TellyChakkar. 15 January 2019.
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE! THIS Yeh Hai Mohabbatein actor to play Disha's love interest in Kumkum Bhagya". Bollywood Life. 24 July 2019.
- ^ "Yeh Hai Mohabbatein's Ribbhu Mehra gears up for an important stint in Kumkum Bhagya". Times of India. 31 July 2019.
- ^ "Yeh Hai Mohabbatein actor Ribbhu Mehra and TikTok girl Parree Pande in AltBalaji's X.X.X.–2?". Telly Chakkar. 13 August 2019.
- ^ "Yeh Hai Mohabbatein actor Ribbhu Mehra to play a substantial part in Faissal Khan's Faactory". TellyChakkar. 19 October 2020.
- ^ "Exclusive! We plan to have a winter wedding, say Keertida Mistry and Ribbhu Mehra who had a Roka ceremony recently". 16 May 2022.
- ^ "Ribbhu Mehra joins the cast of Bindiya Sarkar - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 March 2023.