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Mugdha Veira Godse[1] (born 26 July 1986) is an Indian actress and model who appears in Hindi films. A former model, Godse was a semi-finalist at the Femina Miss India 2004 competition. She made her acting debut in Madhur Bhandarkar‘s 2008 film, Fashion. She was one of the judges in a Marathi reality show, Marathi Paul Padte Pudhe. She also acted in Tamil film Thani Oruvan.[2]

Mugdha Godse
Born
Mugdha Veira Godse

(1986-07-26) 26 July 1986 (age 37)

Pune, Maharashtra, India
Occupation(s)Model, actress
Years active2004–present

Early life and modelling career

Godse was born on 26 July 1986 in a small middle-class family in Pune.[3] She did her schooling from Nutan Marathi Vidyalaya, Pune.[4] Godse completed her Bachelor of Commerce degree from Marathwada Mitra Mandal College of Commerce in Pune.[5] During her early days, Godse sold oil and only earned Rs.100 a day.[6] She then started working out in the gym and participated in local beauty contests. In 2002, she participated and won the Gladrags Mega Model Hunt. In 2004, Godse took part in the biggest modelling contest in India, the Femina Miss India contest. She reached the semi-finals and won the Miss Perfect Ten title. She then moved to Mumbai and started modelling.[6]

Godse has to her credit the Airtel commercial where she shared screen space with Shah Rukh Khan and the Close-Up toothpaste commercial among the many she has done so far. She has spent over five years in the modelling field, doing press ads, music videos, commercials and walking the runway at national and international ramps.[7] She appeared in the Hindi film Fashion. It was directed by Madhur Bhandarkar and has Priyanka Chopra, Kangana Ranaut and Arbaaz Khan alongside her. She received loads of praise for her performance — in her debut she has made a sensational mark.

She has also appeared in a commercial for Hollandia Yoghurt.[8] She has been recently honoured with Global Cinema Award of 8th Global Film Festival Noida by Sandeep Marwah of Asian Academy of Film & Television.

Film career

Godse made her Bollywood debut with the film Fashion (2008), alongside Priyanka Chopra and Kangana Ranaut. She was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut and won the Apsara Award for Best Female Debutante.

In 2009, Godse appeared in two films, All The Best, and Jail. Her film, Help opposite Bobby Deol, was released on 13 August 2010. The film Gali Gali Chor Hai was released in February 2012 and Will You Marry Me? was released in March 2012. Godse and boyfriend Rahul Dev appeared in Power Couple reality show.[9]

Personal life

Godse is in a relationship with actor Rahul Dev.[10] She is an eggetarian.[11]

Filmography

Film

Key
†Denotes films that have not yet been released
YearFilmRoleNotes
2008FashionJanet SequeiraNominated—Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut
2009All the Best: Fun BeginsVidya Kapoor
JailMaansi Pandit
2010HelpPia Alves / Dia Alves
2011Oh God! Saare Hain FraudPinky
2012Gali Gali Chor HaiAmita
Will You Marry Me?Sneha
HeroineRhea Mehra
2013Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster ReturnsHerselfSpecial Appearance in item song Media Se
Satyagraha – Democracy Under FireMalini MishraCameo appearance
2015Kaagaz Ke FoolsNikki
Bezubaan IshqSuhani
Thani OruvanShilpaTamil film
2019Sharmaji Ki Lag GaiShobha
2021Mera Fauji Calling
2022Coffee
2023Khela HobeShabbo
TBAIshq Ne Crazy Kiya Re†TBAFilming
TBAAfra Tafri†NaynaDelayed
TBAPagal Kar Diya Toone†

Television

TV ShowRoleYearTV Channel
Marathi Paul Padate Pudhe[12]Judge2011Zee Marathi
Comedy Nights with KapilGuest2014Colors TV
Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 5[13]Contestant2014Colors TV
Power Couple[14]Contestant2015Sony Entertainment Television

Web series

YearTitleRolePlatformNotes
2022Bloody BrothersTanyaZEE5[15]
2022The Broken NewsGulnaaz KhanZEE5[16]

Music videos

  • Koka Tera Koka (Jassi — T-Series)
  • Mauja Len De (Daler Mehndi — T-series)
  • Two Punjabi videos[which?] (T-series)
  • Main Tujhse Milne Aayi Mandir Jaane Ke Bahane (Musicurry – Times Music)
  • Le Kar Hum Deewana Dil (Times Music)
  • Chhup Chhup Khade Ho (Jagdish Mali — Times Music)
  • Jab Chaye Mera Jadoo (with Irfan Pathan — Sony Music India)

Contests

  • Participated and won the Gladrags Mega Model Contest in 2002. She also won the Miss Body Beautiful 2002 title in the same event.
  • Participated in the Ponds Femina Miss India 2004 contest. Won the Miss Perfect 10 Title.
  • Participated in Best Model of the World 2002. Won award for the Best National Costume as Miss India

Awards and nominations

YearFilmAwardCategoryResultRef.
2009FashionFilmfare AwardsBest Female DebutNominated[17]
Screen AwardsBest Supporting ActressNominated
Producers Guild Film AwardsBest Female DebutWon
MaTa Sanman AwardsBest Female DebutWon
Stardust AwardsBreakthrough Performance – FemaleNominated[17]
2010All The Best: Fun BeginsNominated[17]
JailSuperstar of Tomorrow – FemaleWon[17]

References

  1. ^ “MugdhaGodseOfficial”. Facebook. 16 April 2018. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
  2. ^ Suganth, M (16 January 2017). “Mugdha Godse to pair with Arvind Swami”. The Times of India. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
  3. ^ “‘ही’ प्रसिद्ध अभिनेत्री एकेकाळी पेट्रोल पंपावर करायची काम”. Loksatta (in Marathi). 26 July 2017. Archived from the original on 2 March 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
  4. ^ Shaheen Parkar (16 February 2016). “Mugdha: That used to be my hangout!”. Mid-Day. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
  5. ^ Patowari, Farzana (31 August 2019). “Actress Mugdha Godse says that she is already married in her head”. The Times of India. Retrieved 13 December 2019.
  6. ^ a b Nithya Ramani (1 June 2009). “Life has been good after Fashion”. Rediff.com. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
  7. ^ “Mugdha Godse Walked the Ramp for Satomi at India Runway Week”. Business Standard. ANI. 19 September 2016. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
  8. ^ “05 hollandia yoghurt 3flavs – YouTube”. YouTube. 23 February 2011. Archived from the original on 19 December 2021. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
  9. ^ Chaya Unnikrishnan (16 October 2015). “Mugdha Godse-Rahul Dev in Power Couple”. Daily News and Analysis. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
  10. ^ “Rahul Dev on 14-year age gap with Mugdha Godse: ‘My parents had an age gap of 10 years too'”. Hindustan Times. 9 March 2020. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
  11. ^ Sibbal, Prerna Gauba (27 February 2020). “From detox routines to daily yoga practice, Mugdha Godse spills the beans about her fitness regime”. Hindustan Times. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
  12. ^ “Happy birthday Mugdha Godse: Check out 11 stunning photos of the Bollywood ‘Fashion’ icon”. The New Indian Express. 26 July 2019. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
  13. ^ “Mugdha Godse: Ranvir and I are just on-screen partners, teasing was just for fun”. The Indian Express. 23 March 2014. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
  14. ^ “Rahul Dev opens up about losing his wife & dating Mugdha Godse: Used to feel if this is proper”. PINKVILLA. 4 August 2021. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
  15. ^ “Shruti Seth on her kiss with Mugdha Godse in Bloody Brothers: ‘For actors, performance trumps discomfort'”. Hindustan Times. 13 March 2022. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
  16. ^ Khurana, Archika (10 June 2022). “The Broken News Season 1 Review: A riveting drama with credible performances by Sonali Bendre, Jaideep Ahlawat and Shriya Pilgaonkar”. The Times of India. Retrieved 13 June 2022.
  17. ^ a b c d Aparna Mudi (6 February 2014). “Zee Cine Awards 2014: Complete list of nominations”. Zee News. Retrieved 16 April 2018.