Mugdha Chaphekar is an Indian actress who predominantly works in

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-language television and

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-language television productions and films. She is best known for her role as Princess Sanyogita in the

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's historical drama '' Dharti Ka Veer Yodha Prithviraj Chauhan'' and for her role as Prachi Mehra Kohli in

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's romantic drama '' Kumkum Bhagya''. Chaphekar also worked in the film ''

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'' 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

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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

'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

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'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

's daily soap opera ''

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'' as Aarushi opposite

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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

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 Mehra Kohli. In September 2022, She was seen in Marathi language movie '' Roop Nagar Ke Cheetey''.

Personal life

Chaphekar met actor

on the sets of her series ''

'', 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

Television

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Chaphekar, Mugdha Living people 21st-century Indian actresses Actresses from Mumbai Actresses in Hindi television Indian soap opera actresses Year of birth missing (living people)