Purva Kaushik Phadke is an actor and theatre artist who mainly works in Marathi TV, theatre and film. She got wide recognition for her lead role as Shivani “Shiva” in the Marathi TV series Shiva, and in 2026, she returned to TV with Deep Jyoti.
Quick Biography
Full/Birth Name: Purva Rajesh Rao
Name after marriage: Purva Kaushik Phadke
Date of Birth: 14 January 1993
Age in 2026: 33 years
Birthplace: Ambarnath, Maharashtra, India
Profession: Actress, Theatre Artist
Industry: Marathi television, theatre & films
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Economics
College: Smt. CHM College, Ulhasnagar
Marital Status: Married
Husband: Amogh Phadke
Marriage Date: 6 July 2018
Known For: Shiva, Deep Jyoti, Freshers
In 1993, we see the birth date of the person is reported to have been born on January 14, which also makes them 33 years old in 2026. However, in 2026, an entertainment site reports June 25 as the birth date of 1988. Thus, the 1993 date is what is put forth by the preponderance of biographical sources and will be presented as such.
Early Life and Education
Purva was born and brought up in Ambarnath in the Thane district of Maharashtra. From a young age, she showed interest in performing arts, which she went on to develop into a very strong theatre base.
She attended Smt. Chandibai Himathmal Mansukhani College (CHM College) in Ulhasnagar, which is where she got her Bachelor’s degree in Economics. Also, reports have it that she has over nine years of theatre experience, which in turn played a large role in her growth as an actress.
Acting Career
Purva broke into television with the Hindi serial Tumhari Paakhi in 2014. She also went on to feature in many Marathi TV productions, which include Asmita, Lakshya, Freshers, Saath De Tu Mala, Phulala Sugandh Maticha, Ajunahi Barsaat Ahe and Bhagya Dile Tu Mala.
Her theatrical background is also a large component of what she does. In stage productions of Marathi and Hindi, she has appeared, as well as in film work that includes Bhagwat Geeta Prime Time. Also on BookMyShow, she is featured in the casts of Freshers, Comedy Chi and Bullet Train, and Marathi plays.
Shiva – Her Breakthrough Role
Purva’s breakthrough in TV came with Shiva, in which she played the role of Shivani Kailas Patil, Shivani Ashutosh Desai, popularly known as Shiva. The character is of a brave girl who aspires to become an IPS officer.
Her role became very popular among Marathi TV viewers and put her at the forefront as a lead actress.
Deep Jyoti in 2026
In 2026, Purva came back to TV with Deep Jyoti, which is a new Marathi serial on Zee Marathi. She plays the lead character Jyoti.
In the April 2026 chat, Purva went on to talk about how she got into the role, which came out of the success of Shiva and also spoke of the challenge that came with playing a different type of character.
Films and Other Work
Purva Kaushik has worked on some of the notable screen and theatre projects, which include:
Tumhari Paakhi – 2014
Asmita
Lakshya
Freshers
Saath De Tu Mala
Phulala Sugandh Maticha
Ajunahi Barsaat Ahe
Chhoti Khoti Love Story
Bhagya Dile Tu Mala
Shiva – Shivani/Shiva
Bhagwat Geeta Prime Time Marathi film.
Deep Jyoti – Jyoti, 2026
Husband and Marriage
Purva Kaushik is tied in matrimony to Amogh Phadke, who is a stage name for a lighting designer and director in Marathi theatre. They are reported to have said “I do” to each other on 6 July 2018. What they bring to the table in terms of theatre is what is very much a part of their past and present.
Boyfriend and Personal Life
There is no report out there that states that Purva has a current boyfriend. As she is married to Amogh Phadke, any reports of another affiliation should be taken as fact until they are proven by a reliable source.
She is private about her personal life, which, on the professional front, she has very much in the public eye in Marathi entertainment.
Purva Kaushik in 2026
In 2026, at age 33, Purva Kaushik is seeing the growth of her career, which has been in the limelight since the release of Shiva. That same year, she had a big role in Deep Jyoti, which also presents a new leading character and in which she is able to put forward a different aspect of her acting skills.
Her career is noted for its shift from theatre to television. What we see is that she did not gain fame from one particular project but rather took years to develop her craft in theatre, which then brought her to Marathi television.
Conclusion
Purva Kaushik is a Marathi actress and theatre artist who has seen a steady growth in stage, television, and cinema. Born on 14 January 1993, that makes her 33 in 2026. What brought her wide notice was her interpretation of Shiva, and her latest important television project is Deep Jyoti.
She is married to Amogh Phadke, who we report as a Marathi theatre professional; also, there is no public report of any other romance or relationship. From stage to screen, she is in the spotlight, which we see through her theatre background, natural ease in acting and growing TV presence.
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