Mahek Chahal is a Norwegian actress and model who works in Hindi films and television. She is known for her participation in the Colors TV reality show Bigg Boss 5 and emerged as the runner-up. She also participated in stunt-based reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi 11. Chahal is best known for portraying the role of Naagin Mahek in Colors TV’s supernatural franchise Naagin 6. In 2002, She began her acting career with Telugu film Neetho and later in 2003, made her Hindi debut with Nayee Padosan. She was also seen in several songs appearances for Hindi, Telugu, Punjabi and Tamil films. In 2011, Chahal participated in Colors TV reality show Bigg Boss 5 and emerged as the runner-up. In 2021, she participated in stunt-based reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi 11.
Birth Name
Raspreet Kaur Chahal
Nickname
Preeti, Mahek
Profession
Actress, Model
Nationality
Indian – Norwegian
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Mahek Chahal was born on the 1st of February 1979, in Oslo, Norway.
Age
She’s currently 45 years old.
Sun Sign
Aquarius
Ethnicity
Asian
She has Indian ancestry.
Religion
Sikhism
Education
Mahek attend Norwegian-medium school, Norway.
Family Details
- Father – Unknown
- Mother – Melvina Kaur Chahal
- Siblings – Vikramjit Chahal (Brother)
Marital Status
Single
Boyfriend / Spouse
Mahek Chahal has dated –
- Danish Khan – Mahek’s ex-boyfriend Danish Khan proposed her with a ring on the final episode of Bigg Boss 5 on national television. Danish was her childhood friend and her boyfriend since last 4 years. He is a computer engineer, Danish & Mahek used to study together in Norway. Mahek accepted his proposal but in 2014, they got apart.
- Ashmit Patel – Chahal has been romantically linked to Ashmit Patel.
Physical Statistics
Height
- In feet – 5 feet 8 inches
- In centimeters – 173 cm
- In meters – 1.73 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 58 kg
- In Pounds – 128 lbs
Body Measurements
- Measurements – 34-24-35
- Bust – 34 inches
- Waist – 24 inches
- Hip – 35 inches
- Bra Size – 32B
Body Build
Slim
Eye Color
Black
Hair Color
Black
Shoe Size
She wears a size 8.5 (US) shoe.
Dress Size
Her dress size is 5 (US).
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Mahek became known as an actress, who recognized for Wanted, Naagin and Marega Salaa. Apart from Hindi movies, she has also worked in Telugu, Bengali & Punjabi films. In 1998, she won the title of ‘Miss Movie International’ in London and because of this title, she got chance to get into the world of modelling in Mumbai and her acting career started off. 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.
Film Debut
In 2002, Chahal had her first film onscreen role in the Telugu movie, Neetho as Shalini and she made her theatrical film debut as Shaina in the action thriller film, Wanted (2009).
Television Debut
In 2009, Mahek landed her first role in television by appearing as Herself in the series, C.I.D..
Mahek Chahal Net worth
Mahek Chahal has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million dollars as of 2024.
Social Media Profiles
- Instagram – maheckchahal
- Twitter –Mahek Chahal
Some Lesser Known Facts About Mahek Chahal
- After completing her studies, Mahek moved to India to pursue a career in acting. In 2002, She got her first break in the Telugu film Neetho, where she played the lead role of Shalini.
- Mahek made her Bollywood debut with the comedy film Nayee Padosan, portraying Pooja Iyengar. Besides acting, she also worked as a model and walked the ramp for numerous fashion designers.
- In 2000, she got featured in Jazzy B & Sukshinder Shinda’s popular Punjabi music video. She has also worked as a VJ for B4U Channel.
- In 2011, she took part in the reality TV show Bigg Boss Season 5 and became the first runner-up. That same year, she participated in the Norwegian reality show Fristet.
- She also ventured into comedy, participating in the reality show Kahani Comedy Circus Ki. In 2015, Mahek participated in several reality shows, including Bigg Boss Halla Bol, Killerr Karaoke Atka Toh Latkah, and Power Couple along with her boyfriend, Ashmit Patel.
- Recently, she was seen portraying Shesh Naagin Mahek Gujral the antagonist in Ekta Kapoor’s popular supernatural thriller franchise Naagin 6 on Colors TV. Naagin 6 turned out to be the longest running season of the popular franchise.
- For which she received numerous accolades including Indian Telly Award for Best Actress in a Negative Role Popular.
- Chahal also launched her clothing brand Mahek Chahal Clothing in Norway.
