Purva Kaushik

Purva Kaushik, also known as Purva Amogh Phadake, is an Indian actress and theatre artist associated primarily with the Marathi entertainment industry. She began her acting journey through theatre and one-act plays before moving into television. Over the years, she has appeared in Marathi television shows, theatre productions, films and digital projects.

She gained wider recognition for portraying the titular character Shivani, popularly known as Shiva, in the Zee Marathi television series Shiva. The series premiered in February 2024 and featured Purva Kaushik in the lead role. In 2026, she returned to Zee Marathi in another lead role as Jyoti in Deep Jyoti.

Purva Kaushik studied at Bhagini Mandal High School in Ambernath before pursuing higher education at Smt. Chandibai Himathmal Mansukhani College, commonly known as CHM College, in Ulhasnagar.

She completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. During her college years, she was actively involved in theatre and one-act plays, which became an important foundation for her acting career.

Purva Kaushik married theatre professional Amogh Phadake on 7 July 2018. Following her marriage, she has also been publicly referred to as Purva Amogh Phadake and Purva Phadake.

She continues to remain associated with acting and theatre while also appearing in television productions. Her public career has largely focused on acting rather than celebrity-oriented personal-life coverage.

Bhagvat Geeta Prime Time – Marathi film

Asmita – Zee Marathi

Lakshya – Star Pravah

Freshers – Zee Yuva

Comedy Chi Bullet Train – Colors

Sath De Tu Mala – Star Pravah – Mira

Phulala Sugandh Maticha – Star Pravah – Aarti Kadam

Ajun Hi Barsaat Ahe – Sony Marathi – Manaswini Jayant Desai

Bhagya Dile Tu Mala – Colors Marathi – Vaidehi Pradhan

Shiva – Zee Marathi – Shivani Kailas Patil / Shivani Ashutosh Desai (Shiva)

Deep Jyoti – Zee Marathi – Jyoti

Chhoti Khoti Love Story – Sheryl

Purva Kaushik has an extensive theatre background, including commercial plays, experimental plays and one-act performances.

Her documented theatre work includes:

Hi Vasti Sasti

Padadya Aad

Kanachi Ghadi Tondavar Bot

Jau Dya Na Bhai

Don't Worry Ho Jayega

Hum Panch

Bhai

Balatkar

Ram

MIME Musical Click

Entry Exit – Ekankika

Drushti – Ekankika

Honeymoon 60 – Ekankika

Ti Pahtas Bala – Ekankika

She has also been associated with theatre productions under the guidance of Makarand Deshpande.

Zee Marathi Utsav Natyancha Awards 2024 – Best Actress

Purva Kaushik was recognised in the Best Actress category for her portrayal of Shivani Desai in Shiva.

No separately announced upcoming project has been reliably confirmed beyond her ongoing association with Deep Jyoti as of September 2026.