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==