Sargun Mehta (pronounced [sərɡʊn meːɦt̪a]; born 6 September 1988) is an Indian actress and model who predominantly works in Hindi television and Punjabi films.
[7] Mehta began acting in theatre productions in her college, and later ventured into television roles, having made her screen debut in 2009 with Zee TV's 12/24 Karol Bagh.
Colors TV's drama series Phulwa marked a significant turning point in her career, earning her critical acclaim.
[17] The show tells the story of four children, Simi, Anuj, Neetu and Mili, of the Sethi family, which lives in the middle-class locality of Karol Bagh in Delhi.
[9] Following the programme's end, Mehta portrayed the lead in another Zee TV production, Apno Ke Liye Geeta Ka Dharmayudh.
[9] In the show, which first aired in December 2010, she played the role of Geeta, who stands up for truth and saves her family from being ruined because of the misuse of section 498A which aims to protect women from domestic violence and abuse.
[3][21] In January 2011, Mehta featured as the lead protagonist opposite Ajay Chaudhary in Siddharth Tewary's drama series Phulwa on Colors TV, in which she played the title role.
[21] Referencing her work in the series, she said, "when I did Phulwa it became the significant turning point of my career, which gave me recognition and creative satisfaction as well".
In 2012, Mehta was chosen to play the pivotal role of Sonia in Fireworks Productions' suspense/thriller series Hum Ne Li Hai... Shapath, opposite Rahil Azam.
[22] Mehta then guest-starred as Anika, opposite Karan Patel in Shontara Productions' Teri Meri Love Stories Star Plus network anthology series in August 2012.
Co-starring alongside Mohit Malhotra, Mona Singh, Mouli Ganguly, and Neelam Sivia, she was cast as grown-up Bulbul, a journalist.
[26] After acting in 12/24 Karol Bagh (2009), Phulwa (2011) and Kya Huaa Tera Vaada (2012), she portrayed a docile character role of Ganga in Colors drama series Balika Vadhu.
The show followed the journey of Deepika, a runaway bride, escaping from her cruel police inspector fiancé (played by Eijaz Khan).
[43] In 2022, she appeared in romantic comedy film Saunkan Saunkne opposite Ammy Virk and Nimrat Khaira,[44] and Ghund Kadh Le Ni Sohreyan Da Pind Aa Gaya with Gurnam Bhullar, released on 8 July.
[46] In 2019, she has opened her own production house Dreamiyata Entertainment Pvt Ltd, with her husband Ravi Dubey and co-produced a film Jhalle.
[52] In mid-February 2014, Mehta appeared as a guest along with Sidharth Shukla, Ravi Dubey and Karan Wahi on Colors Television's comedy/talk show Comedy Nights with Kapil, performing in a special episode of Pinky Bua's (Upasana Singh) wedding.
[citation needed] Mehta appeared as a special panel member on the show Bigg Boss 8, after getting evicted in the premiere.
[54] In May 2015, Mehta featured in the director Waseem Sabir's music video titled O Meri Jaan, in which she appeared alongside many actors, include Gautam Rode, Ruhana Khanna, Riddhi Dogra, Meiyang Chang and Hiten Tejwani.
[55] The music video highlights the father-daughter relationship, which spreads the message of the importance of raising a girl child with love.
[57] In the second week of June 2015, Mehta was selected to appear as a special dance performer in the seventh season of Star Plus television's couple dance reality show Nach Baliye,[58] in which she performed with the contestants Nandish Sandhu and Rashami Desai in special "Teen Ka Tadka" episode on first week of July 2015.
[60][61] She participated and teams up with Mandana Karimi and Rishabh Sinha on the day 23 in "Hotel BB" luxury budget task on 3 November 2015.