Cheshta Bhagat (born October 3, 1989) is an Indian actress and model known for her work in Hindi television and web series. She was born and raised in Delhi, India, and holds Indian nationality. Cheshta pursued a course in fashion designing at INIFD, Delhi. Her father, Vipen Kunal, is a businessman, and her mother is Sangeeta Bhagat. She has a younger brother named Karan Bhagat. Cheshta is active on Instagram under the handle @cheshtabhagat, where she shares updates about her work and connects with her 600K+ followers.
Cheshta began her career in the entertainment industry as a contestant on MTV’s reality show Splitsvilla Season 2 in 2009. She made her acting debut with the television series Rehnaa Hai Teri Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein (2009) on Imagine TV. She gained popularity with her role as Babita ‘Bobby’ Chaudhary in the teen comedy-drama The Buddy Project (2012) on Channel V India. Cheshta has appeared in various television shows, including Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi (2016) as Neha Dixit, Dil Sambhal Jaa Zara (2017) as Saloni, and Hum Rahe Na Rahe Hum (2023). She has also acted in web series like Maaya Season 3 (2019) as Sonica Sangha and participated in the reality dating show Temptation Island India (2023) on JioCinema.
In her personal life, Cheshta was in a long-term relationship with actor Arjun Aneja, which ended after her participation in Temptation Island India. She then began dating Chandigarh-based DJ Nikhil Mehta. However, their relationship faced challenges, leading to a publicised breakup and legal disputes. Cheshta has been open about her experiences, emphasising the importance of self-worth and moving on from toxic relationships.