Nakuul Mehta is an Indian actor primarily known for his work in Hindi television. He gained widespread recognition for portraying Aditya Hooda in the Star Plus drama Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara and Shivaay Singh Oberoi in Ishqbaaaz. He has also appeared in web series and films, and is associated with the Mumbai theatre group Aadyam.
| Full name | Nakuul Mehta |
|---|---|
| Profession | Actor |
| Primary medium | Hindi television, web series, theatre |
| Notable role | Shivaay Singh Oberoi in Ishqbaaaz |
| Other notable role | Aditya Hooda in Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara |
| Education | Trained at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, New York |
| Spouse | Jankee Parekh (singer) |
| Language of work | Hindi |
Nakuul Mehta grew up in Mumbai and pursued acting training in the United States, including coursework at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York. Before entering television, he worked in theatre in Mumbai, including productions associated with Aadyam, an initiative of the Aditya Birla Group that supports English- and Hindi-language stage productions.
Mehta made his Hindi film debut in Haal-e-Dil (2008), produced by Vashu Bhagnani. While the film did not perform notably at the box office, it served as his introduction to mainstream audiences.
His breakthrough came with Star Plus's Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara (2012–2014), in which he played Aditya Hooda opposite Disha Parmar. The romantic drama was produced by Sunjoy Waddhwa's Sphere Origins.
He next headlined Ishqbaaaz on Star Plus from 2016, playing the elder Oberoi brother Shivaay. Produced by 4 Lions Films (Gul Khan), the show became one of the channel's prominent prime-time dramas and ran with a spin-off, Dil Boley Oberoi. The series concluded in 2018.
He returned to television in Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2 (2021–2023) on Sony Entertainment Television, playing Ram Kapoor opposite Disha Parmar's Priya. The show was produced by Balaji Telefilms and was a sequel to the original 2011 series.
Mehta has appeared in digital content including the web series I Don't Watch TV and the comedy series Never Kiss Your Best Friend on ZEE5, in which he played Sumer Singh Dhillon.
He has performed in stage productions associated with Aadyam Theatre in Mumbai, maintaining an active presence in live performance alongside his on-screen work.
Nakuul Mehta is married to playback singer and music professional Jankee Parekh. The couple have a son.
Mehta is regarded as among the recognisable leading men of Hindi general entertainment television in the 2010s and early 2020s. His pairings with Disha Parmar in two long-running shows on different networks have been noted in television industry coverage. His parallel engagement with theatre and digital platforms reflects a broader trend of Indian television actors diversifying across formats.