Sargun Mehta (born 6 September 1988) is an Indian actress, model and producer who works predominantly in Punjabi films and Hindi television. She is known for her performances in television serials such as 12/24 Karol Bagh, Phulwa, Kya Huaa Tera Vaada and Balika Vadhu, as well as Punjabi films including Angrej (2015), Love Punjab (2016), Lahoriye (2017), Qismat (2018), Surkhi Bindi (2019), Qismat 2 (2021) and Saunkan Saunkne (2022).
Mehta began her professional acting career in 2009. After establishing herself in television, she moved into Punjabi cinema, where she became one of the prominent actresses of the industry. She made her Hindi film debut with the action thriller Cuttputlli (2022), in which she portrayed a police officer.
In addition to acting, Mehta is a film and television producer. She co-founded Dreamiyata Entertainment with her husband, actor Ravi Dubey. The company has produced television programmes including Udaariyaan and Ganga Mai Ki Betiyan, as well as Punjabi films. Mehta’s work has earned her several honours, including PTC Punjabi Film Awards and Filmfare Awards Punjabi.
Early life and education
Sargun Mehta was born on 6 September 1988 in Chandigarh, India. She grew up in Chandigarh and later moved to Delhi for higher education. She has a younger brother, Pulkit Mehta.
She attended Sacred Heart Convent School and Carmel Convent School in Chandigarh. She subsequently enrolled at Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi, where she studied commerce and completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree.
During her college years, Mehta became involved in theatre and participated in several stage productions. She has explained in interviews that she initially had little formal knowledge of acting and gradually developed her skills through college theatre. Her participation in extracurricular activities helped her gain admission to the college through its extracurricular quota.
After completing her undergraduate studies, she began a master’s programme in business management in the United Kingdom but left the course to pursue an acting career.
As a child, Mehta and her brother also auditioned for the dance reality programme Boogie Woogie, although they were not selected. Her early interest in performance eventually developed into a professional career in television and films.
Sargun Mehta Biography, Age, Height, Husband and Career
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Sargun Mehta Dubey (after marriage) |
| Nickname | Jiya |
| Profession(s) | Actor, Model, Producer, Scriptwriter |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | 5′ 6″ (168 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black (dyed brown) |
| Career | |
| Debut | TV Serial (Hindi): 12/24 Karol Bagh (2009) as Neetu Sethi Dagar Film (Punjabi): Angrej (2015) as Dhann Kaur  Film (Hindi): Cuttputlli (2022) as SHO Gudiya Parmar  |
| Awards | • 2016: PTC Punjabi Film Award for Best Actress for the Punjabi film Angrej • 2017: PTC Punjabi Film Award for Best Actress for the Punjabi film Love Punjab  • 2017: Filmfare Awards Punjabi for Best Actress for the Punjabi film Love Punjab • 2018: Filmfare Awards Punjabi for Best Actress for the Punjabi film Lahoriye  • 2018: PTC Punjabi Film Award for Best Actress for the Punjabi film Lahoriye • 2019: PTC Punjabi Film Award for Best Actress for the Punjabi film Qismat • 2022: Indian Television Academy Award- Technical Award for Best Story for the TV serial Udaariyaan  |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 6 September 1988 (Tuesday) |
| Age (as of 2026) | 38 Years |
| Birthplace | Chandigarh, India |
| Zodiac sign | Virgo |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Chandigarh, India |
| School(s) | • Sacred Heart Senior Secondary School, Chandigarh • Carmel Convent School, Chandigarh |
| College/University | Kirori Mal College, Delhi University |
| Educational Qualification | BCom (Honours) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian Lifestyle Journalist |
| Hobbies | Playing Ludo, Collecting Bags, Reading Books, Dancing, Watching Movies, Travelling |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Ravi Dubey (actor, producer) |
| Marriage Date | 7 December 2013 |
| Family | |
| Husband/Spouse | Ravi Dubey |
| Children | None |
| Parents | Father– Harish Mehta (Chairman at Emmbros Autocomp and Emmpower Group, Himachal Pradesh) Mother– Aradhana Mehta  |
| Siblings | Brother– Pulkit Mehta (younger; image in parents’ section) (Director at Emmbros Autocomp and Emmpower Group, Himachal Pradesh) Sister– None |
| Favourites | |
| Actor(s) | Shah Rukh Khan, Shahid Kapoor |
| Film(s) | Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001), Lahoriye (2017) |
| Song | Kuch Kum by Shaan from the film Dostana (2008) |
| Fruit | Watermelon |
| Food | Butter Chicken, Rajma Chawal |
| Fast Food | Pizza from Pizaa Hut |
| Beverage(s) | Fresh Lime Juice, Red Bull |
| Dessert | Gulab Jamun |
| Perfume | Armani Code |
| Colour(s) | Black, Purple |
| Holiday Destination(s) | London, New York |
| Style Quotient | |
| Car Collection | • Jaguar (gifted by her husband) • BMW X7  |
| Money Factor | |
| Fees (approx.) | Rs 1 crore- 2 crore per film DNA India |
| Net Worth (approx.) | Rs 50 crore (as in 2022) |
| Social Media | |
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Career
2009–2011: Television debut and early roles
Mehta began her professional acting career in 2009 with Zee TV’s Hindi television serial 12/24 Karol Bagh. She played Neetu Sethi, a member of the central family, opposite Ravi Dubey, who portrayed Omi. The series introduced her to television audiences and marked the beginning of her professional association with Dubey, whom she later married.
She subsequently appeared in the television drama Apno Ke Liye Geeta Ka Dharmayudh (2010–2011), in which she played the title character, Geeta.
In 2011, Mehta gained wider recognition for her performance in the Colors TV drama Phulwa. She portrayed the title character, a young woman whose life is shaped by hardship and social circumstances. The role was an important early milestone in her television career.
2012–2015: Television recognition and reality shows
In 2012, Mehta appeared in the television series Hum Ne Li Hai… Shapath, a crime and investigation drama. She also featured in the anthology series Teri Meri Love Stories and the television programme Comedy Circus Ke Ajoobe.
She joined the cast of Ekta Kapoor’s television drama Kya Huaa Tera Vaada in 2012, playing Bulbul Ruhia. The show followed the changing relationships and personal lives of its principal characters.
In 2013, Mehta was cast as Ganga Singh in the long-running Colors TV drama Balika Vadhu. Her character was introduced during a later phase of the series and became one of her notable television roles.
The same year, she participated in the fifth season of the dance reality show Nach Baliye with Ravi Dubey. The couple finished as the first runners-up. Their participation increased public interest in their relationship and demonstrated Mehta’s abilities as a performer beyond scripted television.
She also appeared in Nach Baliye Shriman v/s Shrimati and later participated in Bigg Boss 8 in 2014. In 2015, she appeared in the television mini-series Rishton Ka Mela, playing the central character Deepika.
2015–2017: Punjabi film debut and growing recognition
Mehta made her Punjabi film debut with the romantic comedy Angrej (2015), directed by Simerjit Singh. She portrayed Dhann Kaur in the film, which also starred Amrinder Gill and Aditi Sharma. The film was commercially successful and became one of the notable Punjabi releases of the year. Her performance earned her the PTC Punjabi Film Award for Best Actress.
In 2016, she appeared in Love Punjab, a family drama directed by Rajiv Dhingra. She played Jessica Brar opposite Amrinder Gill. The film received a positive response and earned her the Filmfare Award Punjabi for Best Actress.
Mehta also appeared in the Punjabi romantic comedy Jindua (2017), alongside Jimmy Sheirgill and Neeru Bajwa.
In the same year, she starred in Lahoriye, directed by Amberdeep Singh. She portrayed Amiran, a woman whose relationship forms part of the film’s cross-border romantic story. Her performance received critical appreciation and earned her another Filmfare Award Punjabi for Best Actress.
2018–2020: Success with Qismat and other Punjabi films
In 2018, Mehta starred in the romantic drama Qismat, directed by Jagdeep Sidhu. She played Baani, opposite Ammy Virk. The film explored themes of love, separation and destiny. It became a major success and is widely regarded as one of the defining performances of her career.
Her performance in Qismat earned her further recognition and several awards, including the PTC Punjabi Film Award for Best Actress.
Mehta continued working in Punjabi cinema with Kala Shah Kala (2019), in which she played Pammi opposite Binnu Dhillon and Ammy Virk. The film was a romantic comedy centred on social perceptions of physical appearance.
She also appeared in Chandigarh Amritsar Chandigarh (2019), playing Reet opposite Gippy Grewal. The film followed two strangers who meet during a journey between Chandigarh and Amritsar.
Another important release in 2019 was Surkhi Bindi, directed by Jagdeep Sidhu. Mehta played Rano, a young woman who dreams of building a better future. Her performance received positive attention and earned her award nominations.
She also appeared in the comedy film Jhalle (2019), portraying Neena.
2021–2022: Qismat 2 and expansion into Hindi cinema
In 2021, Mehta reprised her role as Baani in Qismat 2, the sequel to the 2018 film. Directed by Jagdeep Sidhu and co-starring Ammy Virk, the film continued the emotional story of its central characters.
She also expanded her work as a producer during this period. Alongside Ravi Dubey, she developed the television drama Udaariyaan, which premiered on Colors TV in March 2021. The show was produced under Dreamiyata Entertainment and became one of the company’s prominent television productions.
In 2022, Mehta appeared in several Punjabi films. She starred in the comedy Saunkan Saunkne, directed by Amarjit Singh Saron, alongside Ammy Virk and Nimrat Khaira. She played Naseeb Kaur, one of the central characters in the story of a man caught between two wives.
She also appeared in Sohreyan Da Pind Aa Gaya opposite Gurnam Bhullar, playing Roopi. In Chhalla Mud Ke Nahi Aaya, she made a special appearance as Jeeto.
Another 2022 release was Moh, a romantic drama directed by Jagdeep Sidhu, in which she played Gore.
Mehta made her Hindi feature-film debut with the action thriller Cuttputlli (2022), starring Akshay Kumar and Rakul Preet Singh. She portrayed Sub-Inspector Gudiya Parmar, a police officer involved in the investigation of a series of murders. The film was released on Disney+ Hotstar.
She also appeared in the comedy film Babe Bhangra Paunde Ne (2022), starring Diljit Dosanjh.
2023–2024: Continued Punjabi film work
In 2023, Mehta appeared in the romantic drama Nigah Marda Ayi Ve, directed by Rupinder Chahal. She played Scarlett Sandhu opposite Gurnam Bhullar.
She also starred in Sidhus of Southall, a Punjabi comedy-drama in which she portrayed Tina Sidhu. The film explored family relationships and the experiences of a Punjabi family living in the United Kingdom.
In 2024, Mehta appeared in the Punjabi horror-comedy Jatt Nuu Chudail Takri, directed by Vikas Vashisht. She played Rani opposite Gippy Grewal and Roopi Gill. The film combined elements of comedy, romance and supernatural storytelling.
During this period, she continued her work as a producer and developed projects through Dreamiyata Entertainment. In interviews, she has described producing as a way to support stories and roles that might not otherwise be offered to her as an actress.
2025–2026: Recent films and production projects
In 2025, Mehta returned as Naseeb Kaur in Saunkan Saunkanay 2, the sequel to the 2022 Punjabi comedy Saunkan Saunkne. Directed by Smeep Kang, the film also starred Ammy Virk and Nimrat Khaira. Mehta played both Naseeb Kaur and Monica Bellucci, a character introduced in the sequel.
She also appeared in the Punjabi comedy-drama Sarbala Ji (2025), starring Ammy Virk and Gippy Grewal. She portrayed Rajjo in the film, which was released in July 2025.
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In 2026, Mehta appeared in Carry On Jatta 4, the fourth instalment of the popular Punjabi comedy franchise. Directed by Smeep Kang, the film also starred Gippy Grewal, Binnu Dhillon, Gurpreet Ghuggi and Jaswinder Bhalla. It was released theatrically on 26 June 2026.
Mehta also continued to develop projects as a producer through Dreamiyata Entertainment. The company produced the Hindi television drama Ganga Mai Ki Betiyan, which premiered on Zee TV in September 2025 and continued into 2026. The series was created by Ravi Dubey and Sargun Mehta.
In 2026, the couple’s production activities also included the television project Sayoneee, featuring Rashami Desai. Mehta has continued to discuss plans for expanding Dreamiyata’s film and television work, including a large-scale Punjabi production intended for a wider Indian audience.
Production career
Alongside acting, Mehta has established herself as a producer through Dreamiyata Entertainment, a production company associated with her and her husband, Ravi Dubey.
Her involvement in production developed through her experience in Punjabi films. During the making of Kala Shah Kala (2019), she accepted a profit-sharing arrangement and producer credit rather than a conventional acting fee. She has described this experience as an important step in her transition into film production.
Mehta and Dubey later expanded their production work into television. Their company produced Udaariyaan, which premiered on Colors TV in 2021. The series became a major project for Dreamiyata Entertainment and ran until 2024.
Other television productions associated with the company include Swaran Ghar, Junooniyatt, Dalchini, Badall Pe Paon Hai, Lovely Lolla, Dil Ko Rafu Karr Lei and Ganga Mai Ki Betiyan.
Through Dreamiyata Entertainment, Mehta has worked across acting, creative development and production, making her career broader than that of a performer alone.
Personal life
Sargun Mehta is married to Indian television and film actor Ravi Dubey. The two first met while working together on the television serial 12/24 Karol Bagh in 2009. They later developed a relationship and participated together in the fifth season of the dance reality show Nach Baliye in 2012–2013.
During the show, Dubey proposed to Mehta on television. The couple married on 7 December 2013 in a ceremony attended by family members, friends and colleagues from the entertainment industry.
After marriage, Mehta has also been credited in some professional contexts as Sargun Mehta Dubey. She and Dubey subsequently established Dreamiyata Entertainment and have worked together as actors and producers.
The couple have spoken publicly about their relationship and professional partnership in interviews. They are among the recognised couples in Indian television and entertainment.
Awards and recognition
Mehta has received several awards and nominations for her work in Punjabi cinema and television. Her performances in Angrej, Love Punjab, Lahoriye and Qismat have been particularly recognised.
Her notable awards and honours include:
- PTC Punjabi Film Awards (2016): Best Actress for Angrej.
- Filmfare Awards Punjabi (2017): Best Actress for Love Punjab.
- PTC Punjabi Film Awards (2017): Best Actress for Love Punjab.
- Filmfare Awards Punjabi (2018): Best Actress for Lahoriye.
- PTC Punjabi Film Awards (2018): Best Actress for Lahoriye.
- PTC Punjabi Film Awards (2019): Best Actress for Qismat.
- Indian Television Academy Awards (2022): Best Story recognition for Udaariyaan, associated with her work as a producer.
Her achievements have established her as a prominent performer in Punjabi cinema and a recognised producer in Indian television.
Filmography
Films
The following table lists selected released films featuring Sargun Mehta.
| Year | Film | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Angrej | Dhann Kaur | Punjabi |
| 2016 | Love Punjab | Jessica Brar | Punjabi |
| 2017 | Jindua | Saggi | Punjabi |
| 2017 | Lahoriye | Amiran | Punjabi |
| 2018 | Qismat | Baani | Punjabi |
| 2019 | Kala Shah Kala | Pammi | Punjabi |
| 2019 | Chandigarh Amritsar Chandigarh | Reet | Punjabi |
| 2019 | Surkhi Bindi | Rano | Punjabi |
| 2019 | Jhalle | Neena | Punjabi |
| 2021 | Qismat 2 | Baani | Punjabi |
| 2022 | Saunkan Saunkne | Naseeb Kaur | Punjabi |
| 2022 | Sohreyan Da Pind Aa Gaya | Roopi | Punjabi |
| 2022 | Chhalla Mud Ke Nahi Aaya | Jeeto | Punjabi |
| 2022 | Cuttputlli | Sub-Inspector Gudiya Parmar | Hindi |
| 2022 | Moh | Gore | Punjabi |
| 2022 | Babe Bhangra Paunde Ne | Preet | Punjabi |
| 2023 | Nigah Marda Ayi Ve | Scarlett Sandhu | Punjabi |
| 2023 | Sidhus of Southall | Tina Sidhu | Punjabi |
| 2024 | Jatt Nuu Chudail Takri | Rani | Punjabi |
| 2025 | Saunkan Saunkanay 2 | Naseeb Kaur / Monica Bellucci | Punjabi |
| 2025 | Sarbala Ji | Rajjo | Punjabi |
| 2026 | Carry On Jatta 4 | Reet | Punjabi |
Television
| Year | Title | Role / Contribution | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 12/24 Karol Bagh | Neetu Sethi | Zee TV |
| 2010–2011 | Apno Ke Liye Geeta Ka Dharmayudh | Geeta | Zee TV |
| 2011–2012 | Phulwa | Phulwa Singh | Colors TV |
| 2011 | Crime Patrol | Aarti Shekhar | Sony TV |
| 2012 | Hum Ne Li Hai… Shapath | Sonia | Life OK |
| 2012 | Teri Meri Love Stories | Anika Saxena | Star Plus |
| 2012–2013 | Kya Huaa Tera Vaada | Bulbul Ruhia | Sony TV |
| 2012–2013 | Nach Baliye 5 | Contestant with Ravi Dubey | Star Plus |
| 2013 | Nach Baliye Shriman v/s Shrimati | Contestant | Star Plus |
| 2013–2014 | Balika Vadhu | Ganga Singh | Colors TV |
| 2015 | Rishton Ka Mela | Deepika | Zee TV |
Television productions
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021–2024 | Udaariyaan | Producer |
| 2022 | Swaran Ghar | Producer |
| 2023 | Junooniyatt | Producer |
| 2023–2024 | Dalchini | Producer |
| 2024 | Badall Pe Paon Hai | Producer |
| 2024–2025 | Lovely Lolla | Producer |
| 2024–2025 | Dil Ko Rafu Karr Lei | Producer |
| 2025–present | Ganga Mai Ki Betiyan | Producer |
| 2026 | Sayoneee | Producer |
Frequently asked questions
Who is Sargun Mehta?
Sargun Mehta is an Indian actress, model and producer known for Punjabi films and Hindi television serials.
When was Sargun Mehta born?
She was born on 6 September 1988.
How old is Sargun Mehta?
As of November 2026, she is 38 years old.
Where was Sargun Mehta born?
She was born in Chandigarh, India.
What is Sargun Mehta’s educational qualification?
She completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree at Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi. She also began a master’s programme in business management but left it to pursue acting.
Who is Sargun Mehta’s husband?
She is married to actor and producer Ravi Dubey. They married on 7 December 2013.
Which was Sargun Mehta’s debut television show?
Her television debut was the Zee TV serial 12/24 Karol Bagh in 2009.
Which was Sargun Mehta’s first Punjabi film?
Her Punjabi film debut was Angrej, released in 2015.
What is Sargun Mehta’s production company?
She co-runs Dreamiyata Entertainment with her husband, Ravi Dubey.
Which are Sargun Mehta’s most popular films?
Some of her best-known films include Angrej, Love Punjab, Lahoriye, Qismat, Surkhi Bindi, Qismat 2, Saunkan Saunkne and Carry On Jatta 4.
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