Mahek Chahal
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Bigg Boss 5 Naagin 6 |
Mahek Chahal (born 1 February 1979)
She began her acting career in 2002 with
In 2021, she participated in stunt-based reality show
Career
Early work (2002–2011)
She made her film debut in 2002 with the
In 2008, she was seen in supporting roles in
in 2009.Bigg Boss and more (2011–2018)
In 2011, she was participated in Colors TV's reality show Bigg Boss in its 5th season where she survived fifteen weeks and emerged as the runner-up. Chahal was also featured in Norwegian reality show Fristet in same year.
She then did an item number in the comedy film Yamla Pagla Deewana (2011). She also starred in Karar: The Deal (2014). Chahal launched her clothing line Mahek Chahal clothing in Norway. She again appeared in Colors TV's reality show Bigg Boss Halla Bol in 2015 where she came as a Challenger. She stayed there three weeks until got evicted by facing public votes.[5]
Chahal was also seen as contestant in
In 2016, she was seen portraying Manjulika an antagonist in Colors TV's supernatural thriller Kavach.[6] In 2018 she was appererad in Hindi film Nirdosh.[7] It was reported that she would appear as the dancer in Ek Thi Rani Ek Tha Raavan,[8] but Sara Khan was cast for the cameo appearance.[9]
Television comeback 2021–present
She was seen as contestant in stunt-based reality show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 which is film in Cape Town, South Africa where she finished at 11th place.[10]
Recently, she was seen portraying Shesh Naagin Mahek Gujral the
Filmography
Films
Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
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2002 | Neetho | Shalini | Telugu |
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2003 | Nayee Padosan | Pooja Iyengar | Hindi | |
2005 | Anjaan | Meneka | ||
2006 | Dil Apna Punjabi | Lisa Kaur | Punjabi | |
2009 | Wanted | Shaina | Hindi | |
Main Aurr Mrs Khanna | Tia Roberts | |||
Marega Salaa | Pooja | |||
2010 | Mumbai Cutting | Nisha | ||
2014 | Karar: The Deal | Nikita | ||
2018 | Nirdosh | Adaa |
As dancer
Year | Title | Language | Notes |
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2004 | Chameli | Hindi | Song: "Sajna Ve Sajna" |
2007 | Chhodon Naa Yaar | Song: "Talwar Re" | |
2009 | Jai Veeru | Song: "Agre Ka Ghagra" | |
2010 | Kedi | Telugu | Song: "Mu Mu Mudhante" |
2011 | Yamla Pagla Deewana | Hindi | Song: "Chamki Mast Jawaani" |
2012 | Bikram Singha: The Lion Is Back | Bengali | Song: "Na Champa Na Chameli" |
2013 | Jatt Airways | Punjabi | Song: "Ok Report" |
2015 | Mr. Airavata | Kannada | Song: "Ka Thalkattu" |
2016 | Gethu | Tamil | Song: "Mutta Bajji" |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2009 | C.I.D. |
Herself | Guest |
2011–2012 | Bigg Boss 5 |
Contestant | 1st runner-up |
2015 | Bigg Boss Halla Bol | 8th place | |
2015–2016 | Power Couple | 6th place | |
2016 | Darr Sabko Lagta Hai | Sukanya | |
Kavach | Manjulika Shah | Main role | |
2021 | Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 | Contestant | 11th place |
2022–2023 | Naagin 6 |
Mahek /Heena Khanna | Main role |
2023 | Bekaboo | Mahek |
Awards
Year | Award | Category | Show | Result |
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2022 | Indian Television Academy Awards | ITA Award for Best Actress in a Negative Role | Naagin 6
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Nominated |
2023 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actress in a Negative Role | Won |
See also
References
- ^ Jha, Sumit (3 February 2012). "Mahek Chahal gets birthday surprise". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ^ "Mahek Chahal in Comedy Circus finale". The Times of India. 24 May 2012. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
- ^ "Bigg Boss Halla Bol: Mahek Chahal eliminated in mid-week eviction". India Today. 22 January 2015. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
- ^ "Exclusive - Mahek Chahal: When I was new in the industry I felt I should only do glamorous roles or item songs, but with time I've matured". The Times of India. 23 July 2021. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
- ^ "Excited for my second stint on 'Bigg Boss 8': Mahek Chahal". theindianexpress. 4 January 2015. Retrieved 4 January 2015.
- ^ "Sara Khan to replace Mahek Chahal as Manjaulika in Kavach!". news.abplive.com. Retrieved 2 July 2016.
- ^ "Exclusive! Ashmit Patel on his sizzling chemistry with Mahek Chahal in Nirdosh". freepressjournal.in. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
- ^ "Former Bigg Boss contestants Mahek Chahal to feature in show on stalking". India Today. 26 July 2015.
- ^ "महक चहलच्या जागी सारा खानची वर्णी". Lokmat (in Marathi). 4 January 2019.
- ^ "Khatron Ke Khiladi 11: Mahek Chahal becomes 3rd eliminated contestant on the Rohit Shetty show". Bollywood Hungama. 16 August 2021. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
- ^ "'I am playing Indian Wonder Woman': Maheck Chahal on her role in Naagin 6". Hindustan Times. 8 February 2022. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
External links
- Mahek Chahal at IMDb
- Mahek Chahal on Instagram