Mahek Chahal is a Norwegian Model and Actress. He was born on 1 February 1979, in Oslo, Norway. In 2012, she emerged as the first runner-up of Colors TV’s reality show Bigg Boss season 5. She made her acting career in 2002 with the telugu film Neetho as Shalini. She made her Bollywood debut in 2003 with the comedy film Nayee Padosanbas Pooja Iyenger. She made her television debut in 2009 with Sony TV’s episodic show CID. She has worked in television serials like Kavach… Kaali Shaktiyon Se and reality shows like Kahani Comedy Circus Ki, Killer Karaoke Atka Toh Latkah, and Comedy Nights Bachao. In 2021, she participated in Colors TV’s reality show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi season 11. Currently, she is playing the role of Mehek in Colors TV’s supernatural fantasy thriller television series Naagin 6.
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Name | Mahek Chahal |
Real Name | Raspreet Kaur Chahal |
Nickname | Preeti, Mahek |
Date of birth | 1 February 1979 |
Birthplace | Oslo, Norway |
Age (as in 2022) | 43 years old |
Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
Profession | Actress, Model |
Known For | Bigg Boss season 5, (1st runner-up) (2011-2012) |
Nationality | Indian Norwegian |
Religion | Sikhism |
Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Address | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Food habit | Not Known |
Hobbies | Traveling, Dancing, Modelling, Designing Garments, blogging her thoughts, exercising |
Years active | 2002- present |

Mahek Chahal Career –
- She made her acting career in 2002 with the telugu film Neetho as Shalini.
- She made her Bollywood debut in 2003 with the comedy film Nayee Padosanbas Pooja Iyenger.
- In 2004, she appeared in the Bollywood film Chameli for the song ‘Sajna Ve Sajna’.
- In 2005, she played the role of Meneka in the film Anjaan.
- In 2006, she played the role of Lisa Kaur in the Punjabi film Dil Apna Punjabi.
- In 2007, she appeared in the film Chhodon Naa Yaar for the song ‘Talwar Re’.
- In 2009, she appeared as Shaina in the Bollywood film Wanted, Tia Roberts in the romantic film Main Aurr Mrs Khanna and Pooja in the film Marega Salaa.
- In the same year, she appeared in the Bollywood action film Jai Veeru for the song ‘Agre Ka Ghagra’.
- She made her television debut in 2009 with Sony TV’s episodic show CID.
- In 2010, she appeared in the Telugu film Kedi for the song ‘Mu Mu Mudhante’.
- In 2011, she participated as a contestant in Colors TV’s reality show Bigg Boss season 5 and emerged as the first runner-up of this show.
- In the same year, she appeared in the Bollywood film Yamla Pagla Deewana for the song ‘Chamki Mast Jawaani’.
- Also in 2011, she appeared in the television program Life Mein Ek Baar.
- In 2012, she participated as a contestant in Comedy Circus.
- In the same year, she appeared in the Bengali film Bikram Singha: The Lion Is Back for the song ‘Na Champa Na Chameli’.
- In 2013, she appeared in the Punjabi film Jatt Airways for the song ‘Ok Report’.
- In 2014, she played the role of Nikita in the Bollywood thriller film Karar: The Deal.
- In 2015, she appeared in the Kannada film Mr. Airavata for the item song ‘Ka Thalakattu’.
- In the same year, she participated as a contestant in the television program Killerr Karaoke Atka Toh Latkah.
- Also in 2015, she participated as a contestant in Sony TV’s reality show Power Couple, along with her long time boyfriend Ashmit Patel.
- In 2016, she played the role of Sukanya in &TV’s anthology horror television series Darr Sabko Lagta Hai.
- In the same year, she played the role of Manjulika in Colors TV’s supernatural horror drama television series Kavach … Kaali Shaktiyon Se.
- Also in 2016, she made her special appearance in the Tamil film Gethu.
- In 2018, she played the role of Aaadah in the Bollywood thriller film Nirdosh.
- In 2021, she participated in Colors TV’s reality show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi season 11.
- In 2022, she played the role of Mehek in Colors TV’s supernatural fantasy thriller television series Naagin 6.

Mahek Chahal Family Background –
Mahek Chahal was born in Oslo, Norway and brought up in Pune, Maharashtra, India. She belongs to a middle-class Sikh Family. We don’t have any information available about her parents. She has an elder sister named Melvina Kaur Chahal. She also has a brother named Vikramjit Chahal.
Father | Not Known |
Mother | Not Known |
Brother | Vikramjit Chahal |
Sister | Melvina Kaur Chahal, Elder |
Mahek Chahal Marital status/ Relationship and More –
Marital status of Mahek Chahal is Unmarried. She had an affair with her childhood friend cum computer engineer Danish Khan. He proposed to her with a ring on the set of the Bigg Boss 5 grand finale, and she accepted his proposal. But after two years, they ended their relationship in 2014.
In 2017, she got engaged to her long-time boyfriend Ashmit Patel and they were seen together in the reality Sony TV series ‘Power Couple’. In 2020, she calls off engagement with Ashmit Patel after being in a relationship for five years.
Marital status | Unmarried |
Affairs/ Boyfriend | Danish Khan, Ashmit Patel (Actor) |
Fiance | Ashmit Patel |
Husband/ Spouse | N/A |
Marriage Date | N/A |
Children | N/A |

Mahek Chahal Height/ Weight & Physical State –
The height of Mahek Chahal is approximately 5 feet 8 inches and the body weight is around 58 kg. Her body type is hourglass slim and her full body measurements 34-28-35 Inches. She has stylish dark brown hair and sparkling star-like black colour eyes.
Height | 5’8″ (173 cm) |
Weight | 58 kg (127 lbs) |
Chest | 34 Inches |
Waist | 28 Inches |
Hips | 35 Inches |
Figure | 34-28-35 Inches |
Body type | Hourglass Slim |
Eye colour | Black |
Hair colour | Dark Brown |

Mahek Chahal Favourite Things –
Favourite Actor | Shah Rukh Khan, Anthony Hopkins |
Favourite Actress | Shilpa Shetty |
Favourite Food | Spicy Indian Food |
Favourite Perfume Brand | Jean Paul Gaultier |
Favourite Place | Not Known |
Mahek Chahal Educational Qualification –
She completed her schooling from Norwegian-medium school, Norway Kishore Namit’s acting school, Mumbai and graduated from the University of Pune.
School | Norwegian-medium school, Norway Kishore Namit’s acting school, Mumbai |
College | University of Pune |
Qualification | Graduate |
Mahek Chahal Net worth –
The net worth of Mahek Chahal is estimated to be between $1 Million – $5 Million dollars. Mahek Chahal’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress.
Net worth (2022) | $1 Million – $5 Million dollars |
Source of Income | Acting |

Some lesser-known facts about Mahek Chahal –
- Does Mahek Chahal Smoke? No
- Does Mahek Chahal Drink Alcohol? Not Known
- She was born in Oslo, Norway and brought up in Pune, Maharashtra, India.
- She belongs to a middle-class Sikh Family.
- She is a trained classical dancer.
- She was very passionate about becoming an actress from her childhood days.
- In 1998, she won the title of ‘Miss Movie International’ in London and because of this title, she got a chance to get into the world of modelling in Mumbai and her acting career started off.
- In 2000, she got featured in Jazzy B & Sukshinder Shinda’s popular Punjabi music video.
- In 2012, she emerged as the first runner-up of Colors TV’s reality show Bigg Boss season 5.
- Apart from Hindi movies, she has also worked in Telugu, Bengali and Punjabi Films.
- She also works as a model and walked the ramp for numerous fashion designers.
- She has also worked as a VJ for B4U Channel.
- She also launched her clothing brand “Mahek Chahal Clothing” in Norway.
- She had an affair with her childhood friend cum computer engineer Danish Khan. He proposed to her with a ring on the set of the Bigg Boss 5 grand finale, and she accepted his proposal. But after two years, they ended their relationship in 2014.
- She wants to climb Mount Everest Once.
- She made her acting career in 2002 with the telugu film Neetho as Shalini.
- She made her Bollywood debut in 2003 with the comedy film Nayee Padosanbas Pooja Iyenger.
- She is a nature lover.
- She made her television debut in 2009 with Sony TV’s episodic show CID.
- She is a fitness freak.
- In 2021, she participated in Colors TV’s reality show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi season 11.