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.
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. 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.
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.
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. She also appeared in the short film Sumati in 2019.
She made her debut in Marathi television with the show Gulmohar as Kalindi in 2018.
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. 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.
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. 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.
Filmography Films Year Title Role Language Notes Ref. 1995 Aazmayish Hindi Child artist 2015 The Silence Tejaswini "Chini" Marathi 2019 Sumati Sumati Hindi Short film2022 Jeta Marathi Roop Nagar Ke Cheetey Kshipra Marathi
Television Year Title Role Notes Ref. 2001 Junior G Shelly Child artist2006 Solhah Singaarr Akanksha Bharadwaj Kya Mujhse Dosti Karoge Shweta 2006–2007 Dharti Ka Veer Yodha Prithviraj Chauhan SanyogitaMain female lead 2008 Dharam Veer Shera / Rajkumari Ananya 2009 Mere Ghar Aayi Ek Nanhi Pari Chandni ChawlaMain female lead 2009–2011 Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo Aarti Jhaveri Shah 2012 Golmaal Hai Bhai Sab Golmaal Hai Dhwani Dholakia 2014 Halla Bol Isha 2014–2015 Satrangi Sasural Aarushi Vihaan VatsalMain female lead 2015–2016 Sahib Biwi Aur Boss Anisha/Manisha Kumar 2016 Box Cricket League 2 Contestant 2018 Gulmohar Kalindi Marathi series Savitri Devi College & Hospital Mishri Malhotra 2019–2024 Kumkum Bhagya Prachi Arora Kohli Main female lead (Gen 2)2021Bhagya LakshmiSpecial appearance Meet: Badlegi Duniya Ki Reet 2021, 2023 Kundali Bhagya 2025 Jamai No.1 Herself Special appearance
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Work Result Ref. 2007 Best Actress - Popular Indian Television Academy Awards Dharti Ka Veer Yodha Prithviraj Chauhan 2015Maharashtra State Film AwardsBest Actress DebutThe Silence 2019 Gold Awards Best Actress in a Supporting RoleKumkum Bhagya 2020 Gold Glam and Style Awards Most Photogenic Star (Female) – TV 2023 Indian Telly Awards Best Onscreen Couple (with Krishna Kaul) Indian Television Academy AwardsBest Actress – Drama
See also List of Indian television actresses List of Indian film actresses List of Hindi television actresses
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