Mukta Barve (pronounced [mʊkt̪a bərʋeː]; Marathi:) is an Indian film, television, and theatre actress and a producer. One of the most popular Marathi celebrities, she has established a career in Marathi films. She is a recipient of seven Maharashtra State Film Awards one for Best Debut and other six for Best Actress in different plays and films. In 1998, she made her debut to Marathi television with the show Ghadlay Bighadlay. She made her debut in Marathi theatre with Aamhala Vegle Vhayache (2021), a Marathi play. In 2002, she debuted into Marathi films with
Chakwa. Her work was appreciated in the films Thang (2006), Maati Maay (2007), Sawar Re (2007),
Saas Bahu Aur Sensex (2008), Sumbaran (2009) and Ek Daav Dhobi Pachhad (2009). The 2009 film, Jogwa became a turning point in her career, giving her back-to-back hit films: Mumbai-Pune-Mumbai (2010), Aaghaat (2009),
Badam Rani Gulam Chor (2012), Lagna Pahave Karun (2013),
Mangalashtak Once More ()