Chahat Pandey
Chahat Pandey is an Indian television actress, model, and politician. She is known for her roles in Hamari Bahu Silk, Durga – Mata Ki Chhaya, and Nath: Zevar Ya Zanjeer. She gained further popularity after participating in Bigg Boss 18 (2024–2025) and later appearing in The 50 (2026).[1][2]
Early Life and Education
Chahat Mani Pandey was born on 1 June 1999 in Chandi Chopra village, Damoh district, Madhya Pradesh. She grew up in a simple and supportive family. Her father passed away when she was young, and her mother Bhavna Pandey raised her along with her two younger brothers, Rahat and Sahas Pandey.
She completed her early education in her village. She studied at Adarsh School for her 10th grade and JPB School in Damoh for her 12th grade. Later, she received professional acting training from the Balaji Group in Indore before moving to Mumbai to start her acting career.
Acting Career
Chahat started her acting career in 2016 with the television show Pavitra Bandhan, where she played the role of Mishti Roy Choudhary. She then appeared in episodic roles in shows like Savdhaan India, Crime Patrol Satark, Hoshiyar, and India Alert.
She was initially cast as Radha in RadhaKrishn (2017) and appeared in promotional content, but the role was later recast before the show aired.
Her major breakthrough came in 2019 with Hamari Bahu Silk, where she played Pakhi Parekh. The role brought her recognition and appreciation. She later appeared in mythological and fiction shows such as Mahakali – Anth Hi Aarambh Hai, Tenali Rama, Aladdin – Naam Toh Suna Hoga (as Princess Meher), Dwarkadheesh Bhagwan Shree Krishn – Sarvkala Sampann, and Mere Sai – Shraddha Aur Saburi.
From 2020 to 2021, she played the lead role in Durga – Mata Ki Chhaya. Between 2021 and 2024, she portrayed Mahua and Krishna Mishra Narayan in Nath: Zevar Ya Zanjeer. In 2024, she made a cameo appearance in Gehna: Zewar Ya Zanjeer.
In 2025, she appeared in the web series Saas Bahu Aur Swaad as Riya Rastogi.
Reality Shows
Chahat Pandey participated in Bigg Boss 18 (2024–2025), where she became known for her strong opinions and independent personality.
In 2026, she appeared as a contestant on The 50, a strategy-based reality show on Colors TV.
Political Career
In 2023, Chahat joined the Aam Aadmi Party. She contested the Damoh Assembly constituency in the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections. Although she did not win, her entry into politics showed her interest in social and public service.
Television
| Year | Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Pavitra Bandhan | Mishti Roy Choudhary |
| 2019 | Hamari Bahu Silk | Pakhi Parekh |
| 2020–2021 | Durga – Mata Ki Chhaya | Durga Aneja |
| 2021–2024 | Nath: Zevar Ya Zanjeer | Mahua / Krishna Mishra Narayan |
| 2024–2025 | Bigg Boss 18 | Contestant |
| 2026 | The 50 | Contestant |
Web Series
- Saas Bahu Aur Swaad (2025) – Riya Rastogi
External Links
See also
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References
- ↑ The 50 contestants list with photos revealed so far . In India TV News . Retrieved 5 February 2026
- ↑ The 50 reality show confirmed contestants full list – JioHotstar & Colors TV . In India Today . Retrieved 5 February 2026