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{{Short description|Norwegian actress and model (born 1979)}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=June 2022}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Mahek Chahal
| image = Mahek Chahal at the Special screening of Nirdosh.jpg
| caption = Chahal in 2018
| birth_name = Raspreet Kaur Chahal
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1979|02|01}}
| birth_place = [[Oslo]], [[Norway]]
| nationality = [[Norwegians|Norwegian]]
| occupation = {{hlist|[[Actor|Actress]]|[[Model (person)|model]]}}
| yearsactive = 2002—present
| known_for = ''[[Kavach (TV series)|Kavach (Season 1)]]''<br/> ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 5)|Bigg Boss 5]]'' <br/>''[[Naagin (2015 TV series)|Naagin 6]]''
| height =
}}

'''Mahek Chahal''' (born 1 February 1979)<ref>{{Cite news |title=Mahek Chahal gets birthday surprise |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/mahek-chahal-gets-birthday-surprise/articleshow/11740690.cms |access-date=12 June 2022 |newspaper=The Times of India |first=Sumit |last=Jha |date=3 February 2012 |language=en}}</ref> is a [[Norwegian people|Norwegian]] actress and model who works in [[Hindi cinema|Hindi]] films and television. She began her acting career in 2002 with [[Telugu Language|Telugu]] film ''[[Neetho]]'' and later made her [[Hindi Cinema|Hindi]] debut with ''[[Nayee Padosan]]'' in 2003. She was also seen in several songs appearances for [[Hindi Cinema|Hindi]], [[Telugu Language|Telugu]], [[Punjabi Language|Punjabi]] and [[Tamil Language|Tamil]] films. In 2011, Chahal participated in [[Colors TV]] reality show ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 5)|Bigg Boss 5]]'' and emerged as the runner-up.

In 2021, she participated in stunt-based reality show ''[[Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11|Khatron Ke Khiladi 11]]''. Chahal is best known for portraying the role of Naagin Mahek in [[Colors TV]]'s supernatural franchise ''[[Naagin 6]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/hindi/mahek-chahal-in-comedy-circus-finale/articleshow/13408132.cms |title=Mahek Chahal in Comedy Circus finale |website=[[The Times of India]] |language=en |access-date=12 February 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Bigg Boss Halla Bol: Mahek Chahal eliminated in mid-week eviction |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/bigg-boss-halla-bol-mahek-chahal-eliminated-in-mid-week-eviction/1/414789.html |website=[[India Today]] |accessdate=12 February 2022 |date=22 January 2015}}</ref>

== Career ==
=== Early work ( 2002–2011) ===
She made her film debut in 2002 with the [[Telugu Language|Telugu]] film ''[[Neetho]]'' playing Shalini and later made [[Hindi Cinema|Hindi]] debut with romantic-comedy
''[[Nayee Padosan]]'' playing Pooja Iyengar (A south Indian girl) the film was a moderate success at the box office. She also did item number in the film ''[[Chameli (film)|Chameli]]'' (2004). Chahal next performed in a [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]] movie ''[[Dil Apna Punjabi]]'' playing Lisa Kaur.

In 2008, she was seen in supporting roles in [[Hindi]] films ''[[Wanted (2009 film)|Wanted]]'' playing Shaina and ''[[Main Aurr Mrs Khanna]]'' playing Tia Roberts. She did several appearances in [[Tamil Language|Tamil]], [[Telugu Language|Telugu]] and [[Hindi Cinema|Hindi]] films.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-mahek-chahal-when-i-was-new-in-the-industry-i-felt-i-should-only-do-glamorous-roles-or-item-songs-but-with-time-ive-matured/articleshow/84663983.cms |title=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 |website=The Times of India |access-date=23 July 2021}}</ref> Chahal made her television debut with ''[[CID (Indian TV series)|C.I.D.]]'' 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 was 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.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/excited-for-my-second-stint-on-bigg-boss-8-mahek-chahal/lite/ |title=Excited for my second stint on 'Bigg Boss 8': Mahek Chahal |website=theindianexpress |date=4 January 2015 |access-date=4 January 2015}}</ref>

Chahal was also seen as contestant in ''[[Power couple]]'' along with [[Ashmit Patel]]. She then did item number in Tamil film [[Gethu]] and later appeared as guest in comedy show ''[[Comedy Nights Bachao]]''.

In 2016, she was seen portraying Manjulika an [[antagonist]] in [[Colors TV]]'s supernatural thriller ''[[Kavach (TV series)|Kavach]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.abplive.com/entertainment/television/sara-khan-to-replace-mahek-chahal-as-manjaulika-in-kavach-836139/amp |title=Sara Khan to replace Mahek Chahal as Manjaulika in Kavach! |website=news.abplive.com |access-date=2 July 2016}}</ref> In 2018 she was appererad in [[Hindi]] film [[Nirdosh]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/amp/cmcm/exclusive-ashmit-patel-on-his-sizzling-chemistry-with-mahek-chahal-in-nirdosh |title=Exclusive! Ashmit Patel on his sizzling chemistry with Mahek Chahal in Nirdosh |website=freepressjournal.in |access-date=30 May 2019}}</ref> It was reported that she would appear as the dancer in [[Ek Thi Rani Ek Tha Raavan]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/former-bigg-boss-contestants-mahek-chahal-to-feature-in-show-on-stalking-1412976-2018-12-19|title=Former Bigg Boss contestants Mahek Chahal to feature in show on stalking|website=India Today}}</ref> but [[Sara Khan (actress, born 1989)|Sara Khan]] was cast for the cameo appearance.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lokmat.com/television/sara-khan-steps-shoes-mahek-chahal/|title=महक चहलच्या जागी सारा खानची वर्णी|date=January 4, 2019|website=Lokmat|language=mr}}</ref>

=== 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.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/bollywood/khatron-ke-khiladi-11-mahek-chahal-becomes-3rd-eliminated-contestant-rohit-shetty-show/ |title=Khatron Ke Khiladi 11: Mahek Chahal becomes 3rd eliminated contestant on the Rohit Shetty show |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=16 August 2021 |access-date=16 August 2021}}</ref>

Recently, she was seen portraying Shesh Naagin Mahek Gujral the [[antagonist]] in [[Ekta Kapoor]]'s popular supernatural thriller franchise ''[[Naagin (2015 TV series)|Naagin 6]]'' on [[Colors TV]]. For potraying Mahek Gujral in ''[[Naagin 6]]'', Chahal earned widespread acclaim and recognition. Her fierce looks and dialogue delivery made her character very popular among the audiences. For which she received numerous accolades including [[Indian Telly Award for Best Actress in a Negative Role|Indian Telly Award for Best Actress in a Negative Role Popular]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tv/i-am-playing-indian-wonder-woman-maheck-chahal-on-her-role-in-naagin-6-101644335864710-amp.html |title='I am playing Indian Wonder Woman': Maheck Chahal on her role in Naagin 6 |website=Hindustan Times |date=8 February 2022 |access-date=8 February 2022}}</ref>

==Filmography==
=== Films ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Language
!Notes
|-
| 2002 || ''[[Neetho]]'' || Shalini || [[Telugu Language|Telugu]] ||
|-
| 2003 || ''[[Nayee Padosan]]'' || Pooja Iyengar || rowspan="2"| [[Hindi]] ||
|-
| 2005 || ''Anjaan'' || Meneka
|
|-
| 2006 || ''[[Dil Apna Punjabi]]'' || Lisa Kaur || [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]
|
|-
| rowspan="3"|2009
|''[[Wanted (2009 film)|Wanted]]'' || Shaina || rowspan="6"| [[Hindi]]
|
|-
|''[[Main Aurr Mrs Khanna]]'' || Tia Roberts
|
|-
|''[[Marega Salaa]]'' ||Pooja ||
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Mumbai Cutting]]'' || Nisha
|
|-
| 2014 || ''[[Karar: The Deal]]'' || Nikita
|
|-
| 2018 || ''[[Nirdosh]]'' || Adaa ||
|}

==== As dancer ====
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year !! Title !! Language
!Notes
|-
| 2004 || ''[[Chameli (film)|Chameli]]''
| rowspan="3"| [[Hindi]]
|Song: "Sajna Ve Sajna"
|-
| 2007 || ''[[Chhodon Naa Yaar]]''
|Song: "Talwar Re"
|-
| 2009 || ''[[Jai Veeru]]''
|Song: "Agre Ka Ghagra"
|-
| 2010
| ''[[Kedi (2010 film)|Kedi]]''
| [[Telugu language|Telugu]]
|Song: "Mu Mu Mudhante"
|-
| 2011 || ''[[Yamla Pagla Deewana]]''
| [[Hindi]]
|Song: "Chamki Mast Jawaani"
|-
| 2012 || ''[[Bikram Singha: The Lion Is Back]]''
| [[Bengali language|Bengali]]
|Song: "Na Champa Na Chameli"
|-
| 2013 || ''Jatt Airways''
| [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]
|Song: "Ok Report"
|-
| 2015 || ''[[Mr. Airavata]]''
| [[Kannada]]
|Song: "Ka Thalkattu"
|-
| 2016 || ''[[Gethu]]''
| [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
|Song: "Mutta Bajji"
|}

== Television ==
{| class="wikitable"
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes
|-
| 2011–2012 || ''[[Bigg Boss 5]]'' || rowspan="3"|Contestant || 1st runner-up
|-
| 2015 || ''[[Bigg Boss Halla Bol]]'' || 8th place
|-
| 2015–2016 || ''[[Power Couple (Indian TV series)|Power Couple]]'' || 6th place
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2016 || ''[[Darr Sabko Lagta Hai]]'' || Sukanya ||
|-
|''[[Kavach (TV series)|Kavach]]'' || Manjulika Shah ||Main role
|-
| 2021|| ''[[Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11]]''|| Contestant || 11th place
|-
| 2022–2023 || ''[[Naagin 6]]'' || Mahek /Heena Khanna|| Main role
|-
|}

===Special appearances===
{| class="wikitable"
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes
|-
| 2009 || ''[[C.I.D. (Indian TV series)|C.I.D.]]'' || rowspan="4"|Herself || rowspan="4"|Guest
|-
| 2012 || ''[[Comedy Circus]]''
|-
| 2015 || ''[[Killerr Karaoke Atka Toh Latkah]]''
|-
| 2016
|''[[Comedy Nights Bachao]]''
|-
|2023
|''[[Bekaboo]]''
|Mahek
|
|}

==Awards==

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! Award
! Category
! Show
! Result
|-
|2022
|[[Indian Television Academy Awards]]
|[[ITA Award for Best Actress in a Negative Role]]
|rowspan=2|''[[Naagin 6]]''
|{{Nom}}
|-
|2023
|[[Indian Telly Awards]]
|[[Indian Telly Award for Best Actress in a Negative Role|Best Actress in a Negative Role]]
|{{won}}
|}

== See also ==
* [[List of Hindi film actresses]]

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
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* {{IMDb name|1393287}}
* {{Instagram|maheckchahal}}

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