Prachi Desai

Prachi Desai is an Indian film and Television actress. Prachi was born on 12th September 1988. Prachi Desai is widely known for her role of Bani Walia in the Hindi television drama Kasamh Se which aired on Zee TV. Prachi has starred in movies like Rock On! opposite Farhan Akhtar, Life Partner opposite Tushar Kapoor and Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai opposite Emraan Hashmi. Prachi is the endorser, spokesperson, brand ambassador and the face of Neutrogena products in India. She is also the brand ambassador of Goa Tourism, a popular holiday destination in India.

Prachi Desai – Early Life

Prachi Desai was born in Surat, Gujarat, India. She studied in St Joseph Convent, Panchgani and completed her schooling till ninth grade in Surat. Later, she moved to Pune and continued her studies at Sinhagad college, Vadgaon, Pune. During her school time she was an outstanding student and always received prizes for many dancing and acting competitions.

Prachi Desai started her career with a short modeling workshop. She was in Pune for higher studies and had almost finished her junior college when her pictures were sent to Balaji Telefilms who called her for audition. She was 17 when she left her studies and started her career with the serial Kasamh Se.

Prachi Desai – Foray into Television industry

Prachi Desai debuted in the hit serial Kasamh Se on Zee TV and soon rose to fame with the role of Bani Walia. She also did a two day cameo in Kasautii Zindagii Kay, which was aired on Star Plus. She played a school student in Prerna’s school.

During 2007, Prachi Desai contested in the reality dance show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, the Indian version of America’s dancing show, Dancing With The Stars, with choreographer Deepak Singh. Prachi was eliminated from the show but made a comeback to the show via the wild-card entry. Prachi went on to win the first place amongst the contestants and was awarded the dancing star of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 2.

Prachi also competed in a tribute show to Jhalak competition called Dard-e-Disco, alongside other former contestants.

Prachi Desai – Foray into Bollywood

Prachi Desai made her Bollywood debut in the film Rock On! opposite Farhan Akhtar. Rock On! was an average box-office commercial but was critically appreciated, even getting the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi. Prachi’s performance was appreciated and she was nominated as debutant including the Filmfare Award. She even won Anandalok Awards as Best Actress (Hindi).

Prachi next starred in Life Partner opposite Tushar Kapoor which did not do too well at the Box Office. Her next film Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai proved to be a big box office success and was critically acclaimed. Prachi’s performance in the film earned her many awards including IIFA Awards, Stardust Awards, Zee Cine Awards, Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards and many more. She was also nominated for the role of a supporting actress at Filmfare Awards and Star Screen Awards.

Prachi Desai is currently working on her fourth film titled Main Joker, opposite television actor Rajeev Khandelwal. The film is in title issues with a similarly named project and thus postponed. She will soon be seen working with John Abraham for her fifth film which is going to be produced by Goldie Behl.

Prachi has already started on her upcoming project, Bol Bachchan with Abhishek Bachchan, Ajay Devgn and Asin. Bol Bachchan is scheduled to release on July 6, 2012. She replaced Genelia D’souza who withdrew from the film for unknown reasons.

Prachi Desai is also rumoured to be a part of Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra starrer Teri Meri Kahaani.

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Prachi Desai – Endorsements

Prachi Desai is the brand ambassador for Goa tourism, Active Wheel, Sofy sanitary napkins, Nyle and Neutrogena. Prachi has also been signed as the brand ambassador of Pureit water purifier. Recently Prachi was chosen as the brand ambassador for Gili Signature Diamond Jewellery.

Prachi Desai – Awards and Nominations

Television

Indian Telly Awards

2006: Winner, Couple of the year – Prachi and her co-star Ram Kapoor
2006: Winner, Fresh New Face of the Year (Female) – Prachi shared the award with Rajshree Vaidya
2007: Winner, Best Actress – Kasamh Se
2008: Special Recommendation Honour for Successful TV to Film Industry

Kalakar Awards

2006: Winner, Best Actress (Television) for Kasamh Se

Sansui Television Awards

2007: Winner, Best Actress – Kasamh Se
2008: Winner, Best Actress (Popular Category) for Kasamh Se

Zee Rishton Ka Utsav

2007: Winner, Favourite Bhabhi-Nanand Rishta for Kasamh Se

The Global Indian TV Honours

2008: Winner, Best Actress for Kasamh Se

Films

Filmfare Awards

2008: Nominated, Best Promising Newcomer Female for Rock On!!
2011: Nominated, Best Actress in a Supporting Role Award for Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai

Star Screen Awards

2008: Nominated, Best Female Debut Award for Rock On!!
2011: Nominated, Best Actress in a Supporting Role Award for Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai

Zee Cine Awards

2011: Winner, Best Actress in Supporting Role (Female) for Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai

Lions Gold Awards

2011: Winner, Best Actress in Supporting Role (Female) for Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai

Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards

2011: Winner, Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Female) for Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai

Stardust Awards

2011: Winner, Best Actress in an Ensemble Cast (Female) for Once Upon A Time In Mumbai

IIFA Awards

2011: Winner, Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Once Upon A Time In Mumbai

Others

2008: Anandalok Purashkar Award for Best Actress (Hindi), Rock On!!
2008: Sabse Favorite Kaun, Best Newcomer Female for Rock On!!
2010: Top 10 Bollywood Best Supporting Actress of the Year 2010 for Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai

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