# 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 Mehra Kohli in Zee TV's romantic drama Kumkum Bhagya .
Chaphekar made her television debut with Kya Mujhse Dosti Karoge in 2006. She also worked in the film The Silence.

## 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 Mehra Kohli.
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.

## Filmography
### Films

| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
| 1995 | Aazmayish | Un­known | Hindi | Child artist |
| 2015 | The Silence | Tejaswini "Chini" | Marathi | |
| 2019 | Sumati | Sumati | Hindi | Short film |
| 2022 | Jeta | Un­known | Marathi | |
| 2022 | Roop Nagar Ke Cheetey | Kshipra | Marathi | |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2001 | Junior G | Shelly | Child artist |
| 2006 | Solhah Singaarr | Akanksha Bharadwaj | |
| 2006 | Kya Mujhse Dosti Karoge | Shweta | |
| 2006–2007 | Dharti Ka Veer Yodha Prithviraj Chauhan | Sanyogita | |
| 2008 | Dharam Veer | Shera / Rajkumari Ananya | |
| 2009 | Mere Ghar Aayi Ek Nanhi Pari | Chandni Chawla | |
| 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 Vatsal | |
| 2015–2016 | Sahib Biwi Aur Boss | Anisha/Manisha Kumar | |
| 2016 | Box Cricket League 2 | Contestant | |
| 2018 | Gulmohar | Kalindi | Marathi series |
| 2018 | Savitri Devi College & Hospital | Mishri Malhotra | |
| 2019–2024 | Kumkum Bhagya | Prachi Mehra Kohli | |
| 2021 | Bhagya Lakshmi | Prachi Mehra Kohli | Special appearance |
| 2021 | Meet: Badlegi Duniya Ki Reet | Prachi Mehra Kohli | Special appearance |
| 2021, 2023 | Kundali Bhagya | Prachi Mehra Kohli | Special appearance |
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## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
| 2007 | Best Actress - Popular | Indian Television Academy Awards | Dharti Ka Veer Yodha Prithviraj Chauhan | Nominated |
| 2015 | Maharashtra State Film Awards | Best Supporting Actress | The Silence | Won |
| 2019 | Gold Awards | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Kumkum Bhagya | Won |
| 2023 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Onscreen Couple (with Krishna Kaul) | Kumkum Bhagya | Nominated |
| 2023 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actress – Drama | Kumkum Bhagya | Nominated |