Prachi Desai

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Prachi Desai

Desai at Bol Bachchan Interview at Mehboob Studio
Born 1988 (age 2526)
Surat, Gujarat, India.[1]
Nationality Indian
Occupation Model, Actress
Years active 2006 – Present

Prachi Desai (born 1988 in Surat, Gujarat)[1] is an Indian film and television actress. She started her career as Bani Walia in Kasamh Se.[2] Prachi is the endorser, spokesperson, brand ambassador and the face of Neutrogena products in India.[3]

Career

Desai starred her television career in the serial Kasamh Se on Zee TV.[4] Desai left Kasam Se to act in Bollywood film Rock On!!.

On 7 September 2007, Desai entered Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, with choreographer Deepak Singh. She was eliminated on 10 November 2007. However, she entered the contest again via the wild-card entry on 23 November 2007.[5] Desai then landed a spot in the grand finale of the dance show on 15 December 2007 and won the first place amongst the contestants.[5]

Desai's first film was Rock On!! (2008), where she played the wife of Farhan Akhtar.[1] Desai had to leave her role of "Bani" in Kasamh Se to act in Rock On at the age of 19.[2]

Her next film was Life Partner (2009).[6]

Desai with Emraan Hashmi for the Promotion of Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai

In July 2010, she appeared in Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai with Ajay Devgan, Emraan Hashmi and Kangana Ranaut.[7]

Prachi Desai with Rohit Shetty, Abhishek Bachchan and Ajay Devgn for the promotion of Bol Bachchan

Prachi then appeared in full fledged role in 2012 film Bol Bachchan opposite Abhishek Bachchan, along with Ajay Devgn and Asin.

Desai was last seen I, Me Aur Main alongside John Abraham and Chitrangada Singh.

Prachi Desai at Launch of Blockbuster Magazine along with Sanjay Dutt and Amitabh Bachchan.

Filmography

Films

Year Film Role Notes
2008 [[Rock On!!]] || Sakshi Shroff ||
2009 Life Partner Prachi Jadega
2010 Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai Mumtaaz
2012 Teri Meri Kahaani Mahi Cameo
2012 Bol Bachchan Radhika Raghuvanshi
2013 I, Me Aur Main Gauri Dandekar
2013 Policegiri Sehar

Television

Year Show Role Notes
2006–09 Kasamh Se Bani Dixit/Walia
2006 Kasautii Zindagii Kay Prachi Chauhan Cameo
2007 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (season 2) Herself (Contestant) Winner of the season

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 "I am lucky:Prachi Desai". Times of India. 9 December 2007. Retrieved 28 December 2010. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 "I am not quitting 'Kasamh Se': Prachi Desai". MSN Entertainment. Retrieved 28 December 2010. 
  3. "Prachi Desai is new face of Neutrogena cosmetics in India". Mid-Day. 4 September 2009. Retrieved 28 December 2010. 
  4. "Prachi Desai wants to 'rock on' with Shahid and Hrithik". Indian Express. Retrieved 28 December 2010. 
  5. 5.0 5.1 "Prachi Desai wins Jhalak Dikhlaja 2". Rediff. Retrieved 28 December 2010. 
  6. "Prachi couldn't handle saree in Life Partner". One India. Retrieved 28 December 2010. 
  7. "Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai: Movie Review". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 28 December 2010. 

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