Career
Chahal made her Bollywood debut as the lead role in the movie Nayee Padosan (2003). She also featured in an item number in the movie Chameli (2004). Chahal next performed in a Punjabi movie Dil Apna Punjabi (2006) and had supporting roles in the films Wanted and Main Aurr Mrs Khanna (2009).
She did an item number in the movie Yamla Pagla Deewana.
Chahal featured in the Norway reality television show Fristet (2011). She also starred in Karar: The Deal (2014).
She launched clothing line Mahek Chahal Clothing in Norway. She was also a contestant in the reality television show Bigg Boss 5 (2011) and Bigg Boss 8 (2015).