Mugdha Chaphekar

Mugdha Chaphekar is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Hindi-language television and Marathi-language television productions and films. She is best known for her role as Princess Sanyogita in the Star Plus's historical drama Dharti Ka Veer Yodha Prithviraj Chauhan and for her role as Prachi Arora Kohli in Zee TV's romantic drama Kumkum Bhagya.^[1][2]

Chaphekar also worked in the film The Silence for which she won the Maharashtra State Award for Best Debut Female in 2016.

Career

Mugdha Chaphekar first appeared as a child artist in the Bollywood movie Aazmayish.^{[citation needed]} Later in 2001, she appeared in the television series Junior G as Shelly. Chaphekar made her television debut as an adult artist with the show Kya Mujhse Dosti Karoge in 2006.^{[citation needed]}

Chaphekar had her first lead role in Star Plus's epic historical series Dharti Ka Veer Yodha Prithviraj Chauhan where she played Princess Sanyogita. This was followed by roles in Dharam Veer and Mere Ghar Aayi Ek Nanhi Pari.^{[citation needed]}

In 2009, she joined Sab TV's comedy drama show Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo as Aarti Jhaveri. The show enjoyed quite long run of two and half years and ended in 2011. She also worked in the show's spin off Golmaal Hai Bhai Sab Golmaal Hai as Dhwani

In mid 2014, she joined Zee TV's daily soap opera Satrangi Sasural as Aarushi opposite Ravish Desai whom she later married in December 2016. Her role ended in September 2015.^{[citation needed]} She also appeared in the short film Sumati in 2019.^{[citation needed]}

She made her debut in Marathi television with the show Gulmohar as Kalindi in 2018.^{[citation needed]}

In March 2019, Chaphekar joined the cast of Zee's Kumkum Bhagya opposite Krishna Kaul. Chaphekar received widespread popularity after her portrayal of Prachi Arora/Mehra Kohli.^[3] After being a part of the show for almost five years her role in the series came to an indefinite end in June 2024.

In September 2022, She was seen in Marathi language movie Roop Nagar Ke Cheetey.^{[citation needed]}

Personal life

Chaphekar met actor Ravish Desai on the sets of her series Satrangi Sasural, in 2014. The couple got engaged on 30 January 2016.^[4] Chaphekar married Desai on 14 December 2016. In April 2025, Desai announced the couple had separated since over a year ago and mutually decided to part ways.^[5] However the two still remain friends with Desai stating in his divorce statement that their friendship will continue and that they have ended their relationship as husband and wife only.

Filmography

Films

Television

Awards and nominations

See also

• List of Indian television actresses
• List of Indian film actresses
• List of Hindi television actresses

References

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3. ^ Shweta Keshri (14 March 2019). "Puncch Beat actor Krishna Kaul to play the male lead in Kumkum Bhagya?". India Today. Archived 14 March 2019 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
4. ^ "Mugdha Chaphekar and Ravish Desai get engaged, TV actors who will tie the knot soon". The Indian Express. 3 February 2016. Retrieved 16 July 2018.
5. ^ "Wedding bells for small screen celebrities". The Times of India. 22 August 2016. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
6. ^ Kriti Tulsiani (27 September 2017). "Marathi Film The Silence To Release On October 6". News18. IANS. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
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12. ^ "'Kumkum Bhagya', 'Guddan Tumse Na Ho Payega' among shows back with new episodes from July 13". Zee News. 2020-06-29. Archived 2 July 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2020-12-16.
13. ^ "'Kundali Bhagya' stars to turn host for special 'Rishton Ki Deepavali' episode". The Times of India. 6 November 2023. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
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15. ^ "राज्य पुरस्कारांमध्ये 'रिंगण' सिनेमाने मारली बाजी, 'सैराट'च्या रिंकूचंही झालं कौतूक" (in mr). Divya Marathi. 2016-05-02. Archived 2024-12-13 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2025-02-02.
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18. ^ "ITA Awards 2023: Tejasswi Prakash, Harshad Chopda win big; Hrithik Roshan dances to 'Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai'". The Indian Express. 11 December 2023. Retrieved 11 December 2023.

External links

• Mugdha Chaphekar at IMDb
• Mugdha Chaphekar on Instagram