Chahat Mani Pandey is an Indian television actress who has portrayed lead roles as Pakhi Parekh in Hamari Bahu Silk, Durga Aneja in Durga – Mata Ki Chhaya and Mahua/Krishna in Nath.[2] Pandey is currently a contestant on the Indian reality show, Bigg Boss 18.

Chahat Pandey
Born
Chahat Mani Pandey[1]

Occupations
Years active2016–present
Known for
Political partyAam Aadmi Party

Personal life

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Chahat Pandey was born and raised in Chandi Chopra village, Damoh, Madhya Pradesh. Her mother is Bhavna Pandey. She studied in Chandi Chopra to the 5th standard. Her father died when she was young.[3][4] She completed the 10th standard from Adarsh School in Jabalpur Naka, and the 12th standard at JPB school, both in Damoh district.[5][4] She also did acting training in Indore with Balaji Group.[5][4] She moved to Mumbai to pursue her acting career.[3][4]

In June 2020, Pandey and her mother were arrested and jailed on charges of breaking into her uncle's apartment, vandalising it, and assaulting him.[6][7]

Career

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Television

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Pandey debuted in 2016 in the television soap opera Pavitra Bandhan, where she portrayed Mishti Roy Choudhary, the younger daughter of the main character Girish, who returns from having lived in America.[5] She also had episodic roles in the crime dramatisation series Savdhaan India. In 2017, Pandey featured in the teaser trailer for the soap opera RadhaKrishn as the lead character Radha, but was later replaced by Mallika Singh.[8]

Pandey played the lead role of Pakhi Parekh in the 2019 TV serial Hamari Bahu Silk, where she played the role of a voice artist who dubs for an actress who stars in a number of sensual films but has a hoarse voice in real life.[9] In 2020, she and the other actors on the show complained that they had not received their payment dues, and that she was getting asked by her landlord to leave for not paying rent.[10] There were also rumours that she had attempted to kill herself[11] but she soon refuted, saying her mother's statement was misunderstood.[12] The issue concerning her payment dues was eventually resolved in 2021.[13]

In February 2020, while shooting an episode for Mere Sai - Shraddha Aur Saburi, Pandey was briefly injured and hospitalized when she stepped on a piece of glass while barefoot.[14][15]

She portrayed the title character Durga Aneja, who is a god-gifted child born with boons from Goddess Durga, in the television series Durga – Mata Ki Chhaya opposite Avinash Mishra,[2] which ran on Star Bharat from December 2020 to March 2021. From August 2021 to October 2024, Pandey starred as in Dangal TV's show Nath,[16] as Mahua opposite Arjit Taneja, Mishra and Ankit Gera in its first season Nath: Zevar Ya Zanjeer and Mahua's daughter Krishna opposite Arjun Singh Dalal in its second season Nath: Krishna Aur Gauri Ki Kahani. Since October 2024, she is appearing as a contestant in Bigg Boss 18.

Political

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She joined Aam Aadmi Party before the 2023 Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly election.[17] She was the candidate of AAP for the Damoh Assembly constituency of Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly and lost her deposit.[18]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2016 Pavitra Bandhan Mishti Roy Choudhary [5][19]
Savdhaan India Various [8][19]
2017 Aisi Deewangi Dekhi Nahi Kahi Preeti [19]
Cheekh... Ek Khauffnaak Sach Sapna Singh [19]
Hoshiyar Anjali [19]
Crime Patrol Satark Roohi [20]
RadhaKrishn Radha Promo [19][8]
2018 Mahakali — Anth Hi Aarambh Hai Devasena [21]
Kaun Hai? Ambika Episode: "The Heir of Dhawalgarh (Part 2)" [22][23]
Tenali Rama Ananta Lakshmi [10][24]
India Alert Various [25]
2019 Aladdin – Naam Toh Suna Hoga Princess Meher Recurring role [26]
Hamari Bahu Silk Pakhi Parekh [26]
2019–2020 Laal Ishq Jhanvi Episode: "Ashwa Danav" [27][28]
Chandrika Episode: "Chandra Pishach" [29]
Paneeri Episode: "Kark Danav" [30]
Dwarkadheesh Bhagwan Shree Krishn – Sarvkala Sampann Radha
2020 Mere Sai - Shraddha Aur Saburi Upasana Recurring role [15][14][31]
2020–2021 Durga – Mata Ki Chhaya Durga Aneja [2]
2021 Ishq Mein Kill Dil Prarthana
2021–2023 Nath Mahua Rathore Mishra [26][32]
2023–2024 Krishna Mishra Narayan
2024–present Bigg Boss 18 Contestant

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "टीवी एक्ट्रेस चाहत मणि का पक्षी प्रेमः मुंबई से शूटिंग छोड़ पहुंची दमोह चिड़ियों को डाला दाना देखें VIDEO" [TV actress Chahat Mani's love for birds: leaving Mumbai for shooting, reached Damoh, fed birds, watch VIDEO]. ETV Bharat News (in Hindi). ETV Network. 28 March 2022.
  2. ^ a b c Chahat Pandey (4 January 2021). "Chahat Pandey, who has made a comeback with Star Bharat's show Durga, is happy to re-connect with fans". The Tribune (Interview). Retrieved 8 March 2022.
  3. ^ a b Pandey, Rajesh Kumar (19 February 2018). "पैदा होते ही मां ने की बेटी को अभिनेत्री बनाने की चाहत" [Mother wanted her daughter to be an actress as soon as she was born]. Patrika (in Hindi). Retrieved 8 March 2022.
  4. ^ a b c d "ऐसी है इस एक्ट्रेस की सक्सेस स्टोरी, कर चुकी कई सीरियल में लीड रोल" [Making Actress Went Mumbai, Doing Several Roles In Serials]. Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). 19 February 2019. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
  5. ^ a b c d "पवित्र बंधन में मिष्ठी का रोल निभा रहीं चाहत" [Chahat playing the role of Mishti in the sacred bond]. Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). 11 September 2016. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
  6. ^ Kumar, Maneshwar. "टीवी अभिनेत्री चाहत पांडेय और उसकी मां गिरफ्तार, मामा के घर में घुस मचाया था उत्पात" [TV actress Chahat Pandey and her mother arrested, had created a ruckus in maternal uncle's house]. Navbharat Times (in Hindi). Retrieved 30 July 2020.
  7. ^ "TV actress Chahat Pandey in jail for fighting with aunt". The State India. 19 June 2020.
  8. ^ a b c "सावधान इंडिया के बाद राधा-कृष्ण सीरियल में भी नजर आएंगी चाहत पांडे" [After Savdhaan India, Chahat Pandey will also be seen in Radha-Krishna serial]. Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). 19 February 2018. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
  9. ^ "Hamari Bahu Silk: 5 things netizens need to know about Chahat Pandey and Zaan Khan's show". 22 January 2022. Archived from the original on 8 April 2023. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
  10. ^ a b "Chahat Pandey says she was asked to vacate home for not paying rent". Hindustan Times. 21 May 2020. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
  11. ^ "Humari Bahu Silk Actress Chahat Pandey Had Attempted Suicide After Makers Didn't Pay The Cast their Dues!". ABP Live. 20 May 2020.
  12. ^ "Humari Bahu Silk's Chahat Pandey clarifies she is not contemplating suicide, says her mother was misunderstood". Hindustan Times. 18 May 2020.
  13. ^ "Hamari Bahu Silk fame Chahat Pandey on getting dues cleared: It took time but I am happy things are sorted". Pinkvilla. 21 August 2021. Archived from the original on 15 May 2022. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
  14. ^ a b "Mere Sai- Shraddha Aur Saburi: Actress Chahat Pandey injured". Mid-Day. 11 February 2020. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
  15. ^ a b Karki, Tripti (11 February 2020). "TV actress Chahat Pandey injured while walking barefoot". India TV News.
  16. ^ "Chahat Pandey gets emotional during the haldi sequence in Dangal TV's popular serial 'Nath Zewar Ya Zanjeer'". Mid-Day. 15 September 2021. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
  17. ^ Desk, Entertainment (30 June 2023). ""Pavitra Rishta" fame actress Chahat Pandey entered the political world". The Bihar Bandhu. Retrieved 30 June 2023. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  18. ^ जबलपुर, अजय त्रिपाठी (3 October 2023). "कौन हैं चाहत पांडे जिन्हें AAP ने दमोह से दिया टिकट, प्रत्याशी बनाए जाने पर क्या कहा?". ABP News (in Hindi). Retrieved 7 November 2023.
  19. ^ a b c d e f Jain, Samved (20 February 2018). "अब इस एक्ट्रेस की अदाओं ने मचाया धमाल,सलमान हुए दीवाने, देखें VIDEO" [Now the style of this actress rocked, Salman became crazy, see VIDEO]. Patrika (in Hindi). Retrieved 8 March 2022.
  20. ^ "Crime Patrol Satark Season 2 - क्राइम पेट्रोल सतर्क - घिंनौनी मानसिकता - Episode 237- Full Episode". Crime Patrol Satark. Episode 237. Sony Entertainment Television. 21 March 2021. Event occurs at 2:50-4:00: Roohi talking with the children and the servant. Sony Entertainment Television. Retrieved 8 March 2022 – via YouTube.
  21. ^ "E93 - Ganesha gains powerful consorts". Mahakali — Anth Hi Aarambh Hai. Episode 93. 28 July 2018. Event occurs at 24:12 to 24:20: when Mahakaali asks to Karthikey if he will marry Devasena. Voot.
  22. ^ "Kaun Hai? – Episode 26". Kaun Hai?. Episode 26. Colors TV. 21 January 2021. Colors TV. Retrieved 8 March 2022 – via YouTube.
  23. ^ "The heir of Dhawalgarh Part - 2". Kaun Hai?. Episode 26. 28 July 2018. Event occurs at 1:20 to 2:00, when Ratan calls out to Ambika and talks about the witch. Voot.
  24. ^ "Tenali Rama Season 4 Episode 313 - A Gift". Tenali Rama. Episode 313. 18 September 2018. Event occurs at 1:29 to 1:40, Ananta Lakshmi talking about toys. MX Player.
  25. ^ "Chahat". India Alert. Episode 105. Dangal TV. 29 November 2018. Dangal TV. Retrieved 8 March 2022 – via YouTube.
  26. ^ a b c Varma, Lipika (25 August 2021). "I am an example of speaking up for my rights: "Aladdin" actor Chahat Pandey". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
  27. ^ "Ashwa Danav". Laal Ishq. Episode 169. 6 December 2019. Zee5.
  28. ^ Oak, Asutoth (6 December 2019). "Laal Ishq: Chahat Pandey From Hamari Bahu Silk Will Play The Role Of Jhanvi !". Zee5 News. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
  29. ^ "Chandra Pishach". Laal Ishq. Episode 199. 25 January 2020. Event occurs at 37:01 to 40:00, Chandrika talking to the professor. Zee5. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
  30. ^ "Kark Danav". Laal Ishq. Episode 223. 8 March 2020. Event occurs at 3:56-4:04, Paniri taking the form of the demon. Zee5. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
  31. ^ "Chahat Pandey to join the cast of Mere Sai- Shraddha Aur Saburi". Fiji Times India Times Australia. 23 January 2020. Archived from the original on 25 October 2021. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
  32. ^ Nath Zewar Ya Zanjeer: Sneak-peek into Chahat Pandey's makeup room. ABP Live (online video). 20 February 2022. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
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