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.

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

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