Aww! Leenesh Mattoo bids an emotional GOODBYE to Nehalaxmi Iyer in 'Ishqbaaaz'!

The adorable 'RuMya' jodi will certainly be missed..

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A few weeks ago, the fans of 'Ishqbaaaz' were shocked when they learnt about actress, Nehalaxmi Iyer quitting the show temporarily. The actress' on-screen and off-screen chemistry with actor, Leenesh Mattoo aka Rudra has been loved and adored by one and all.

And the departure of Nehalaxmi from the show has got the fans deeply saddened. However, it isn't just the fans who are saddened by the actress' exit from the show, but Leenesh too is equally disheartened.

Infact, today marks the day when Nehalaxmi shoots her last scene and this was confirmed by Leenesh himself.

The actor posted on Instagram on how he is shooting for the 'goodbye' scene today-



Initially, it made us wonder on whether the actor is reconsidering his decision to quit the show. However, on probing, we came to know that Leenesh is infact shooting with Neha for the last time and hence termed it to be a goodbye.

Aww! That's adorable, isn't it? The fans are sure to miss the amazing Rudra and Soumya jodi!

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I really wish Neha would not quit the show. The on-screen chemistry was too good and it was in line with the theme that was set at the very outset of the show. And my respect for Gul had skyrocketed at the odd couple pairing and its execution. Me being the eternal optimist can only HOPE that the temporary exit is temporary in the truest sense.

6 years ago

As expected. I guess I should have known, knowing Gul. As soon as she doesn't know what to do with a pairing or a story, just scrap them or kill them is her go to formula. She did it many times. Rudra and Saumya were different and didn't fit into her usual "mould". So she didn't know how to handle them. So end their track is her answer. Now calling it temporary exit?? Lol. Never keep your word Gul you just can't stop lying.

I also feel SP too wants some skinny model. Probably someone who can't act? Anyways, don't care. Love Leenesh Matoo and Nehalaxmi Iyyer together. Hope they get cast again in a show that knows how to use their talent and chemistry. Good luck Neha. All the best! SP and Gul, hope your thin model story crashes and burns. You deserve it for trolling fans and how you treated Neha. Cheap act.

6 years ago

Why? So they can replace her with some slim model or something? Not interested. Don't need another Anika or Gauri. Neha is so cute, Rumya is cute.
What do they mean temporarily? So they can bring her back later as a vamp? A Kapoor sister? Just so she gets in between Rudra and the new love of his life. FFS. I'm just going to skip all of the scenes with this new girl in them. Not interested.

6 years ago

I just hope that IB and DBO won't end up like Qubool Hai with all the heroes dying or with the arrival of vampires and witches.. I'm already fed up by the fact that Neha is leaving given the fact that I first decided to watch the TV show for her only, she had talked about it again and again, she had basically promoted the TV show and now she will leave :/ I'm sad but somehow, I keep faith that everything will be alright :/

6 years ago

Sucks :( Will miss RuMya...though it's been so long since we saw them together anyway. These two made for one of the most adorable couples, would love to see them working together again.

6 years ago

This is too pathetic.. Gul and her stupid act of making our lovely RuMya die a premature death.. Hate that..
I know she is gonna bring another wonderful FL for Rudra and many audiences including me will fall in love with their story too but honestly i was wanting to see RuMya track.. Why could not Gul Khan built Rudra's love story with Soumya I did not understand..
No one is going to pay any heed to our demands..
Anyways, Love you Leenesh Mattoo and Nehalaxmi Iyer. Ishqbaaaz rocks

6 years ago

Gul has gone crazy. Anyways her show has Lready turned into as usual SaaS Bahu and Sautan drama. This was only expected from her. Rumya was the most different and beautiful pair of the show and she has destroyed it. Good luck to Neha as she deserves much better.

6 years ago

Will miss rumya
I don't understand Gul at all without giving proper opportunity screen space story she just scraps the character as well as love story
I hate Gul for this
Nehalaxmi Iyer leenesh Mattoo love you both
Hope Neha gets better opportunities than this

6 years ago

This is so sad
I really loved RumYa
Gonna miss seeing Leenesh and Neha together onscreen

6 years ago

I can't believe this is actually happening... I mean I can, because come on, this is Gul we're talking about. But still. They better give them a proper closure and not half-ass their goodbye like Gul usually does when she ends someones track.

6 years ago

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