Mugdha Veira Godse (born 26 July 1986) is an Indian actress and model who works 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.
Early life and modelling career
Godse was born on 26 July 1986 to in Pune. She did her schooling from Nutan Marathi Vidyalaya, Pune. Godse completed her Bachelor of Commerce degree from Marathwada Mitra Mandal College of Commerce in Pune. During her early days, Godse sold oil and only earned Rs.100 a day. 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.
Godse has appeared in commercials, including, an Airtel commercial with Shah Rukh Khan, a Close-Up toothpaste commercial, and a Hollandia Yoghurt commercial. 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. She appeared in the Hindi film Fashion, directed by Madhur Bhandarkar, and with Priyanka Chopra, Kangana Ranaut and Arbaaz Khan.
She was honoured with Global Cinema Award of eighth Global Film Festival Noida by Sandeep Marwah of Asian Academy of Film & Television.
Film career Godse made her 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. She appeared in Help opposite Bobby Deol, and it was released on 13 August 2010. 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.
In 2026, she appeared in a Muslim social drama Teesri Begum, produced and directed by K C Bokadia. The lead roles are played by Kainaat Arora, Godse, Rachna Shyam, Supriya Karnik, and Zarina Wahab. The film was released on 22 May 2026. Revolving around three women, Pooja Dixit (renamed as Nagma), Tabassum and Shabana, married to a Muslim man, it was major flop.
Media image In 2021, Godse was placed at 30th position in Times of India "50 Beautiful Faces" list.
Personal life Godse is in a relationship with actor Rahul Dev.
Filmography
Film +Key Denotes films that have not yet been released YearFilmRoleNotes 2008 Fashion Janet Sequeira Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut 2009 All the Best: Fun Begins Vidya Kapoor Jail Maansi Pandit 2010 Help Pia Alves / Dia Alves 2011 Oh God! Saare Hain Fraud Pinky 2012 Gali Gali Chor Hai Amita Will You Marry Me? Sneha Heroine Rhea Mehra 2013 Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster Returns Herself Special appearance in item song "Media Se" Satyagraha Malini Mishra Cameo appearance 2015 Kaagaz Ke Fools Nikki TripathiBezubaan Ishq Suhani Thani OruvanShilpa Tamil film, Special appearanceIshq Ne Crazy Kiya Re Isha 2019Sharmaji Ki Lag GaiShobhaPagal Kar Diya Toone2021Mera Fauji CallingParidhi2022Coffee2023Khela HobeShabbo 2026 Teesri Begum FrameChandu's wifeMarathi film
Television Year TV Show Role TV Channel 2011 Marathi Paul Padate Pudhe Judge Zee Marathi 2014 Comedy Nights with Kapil Guest Colors TVFear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 5 Contestant 2015Power Couple Sony Entertainment Television
Web series YearTitleRolePlatformNotes2022Bloody BrothersTanyaZEE5The Broken NewsGulnaaz Khan
Music videos Koka Tera Koka (Jassi — T-Series) Mauja Len De (Daler Mehndi — 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 YearFilmAwardCategoryResult 2009Fashion Filmfare Awards Best Female Debut Screen AwardsBest Supporting Actress Producers Guild Film Awards Best Female Debut MaTa Sanman Awards Best Female Debut Stardust Awards Breakthrough Performance – Female 2010All The Best: Fun Begins Jail Superstar of Tomorrow – Female
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