Biography :
Early life
Prachi was born in Surat, Gujarat.[4] She studied in St Joseph Convent, Panchgani and completed her schooling till ninth grade in Surat.[5] After that, she went to Pune for higher studies. She studied at Sinhagad college, Vadgaon, Pune.[1]
Career
Modelling
She 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.[5] She was 17 when she left her studies and started her career with Kasamh Se.[5]
Television
Prachi starred in the serial Kasamh Se on Zee TV that got her fame.[6] She left Kasamh Se on 15 April 2008 and was replaced by Gurdeep Kohli, after being burnt and drowned in episode 562.[7] Kasamh Se ended 12 March 2009. In the last episode, Prachi Desai made a special appearance as the former Bani.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.[5]
On 7 September 2007, Prachi entered Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, the Indian version of America's dancing show, Dancing With The Stars, with choreographer Deepak Singh.[5] She was eliminated on 10 November 2007. However, she entered the contest again via the wild-card entry on 23 November 2007.[8] Prachi then landed a spot in the grand finale of the dance show on 15 December 2007 and won the first place amongst the contestants.[8] She was awarded the dancing star of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 2. It was alleged that she was made to return as a wild card entry in spite of her elimination due to a direct intervention from her close personal friend, Ekta Kapoor, though the channel denied the allegations.[8]
Prachi also competed in a tribute show to Jhalak competition called Dard-e-Disco, alongside other former contestants, which aired on Sony Entertainment Television Asia on 31 December 2007.[9]
[edit] Films
Her first film was Rock On!! (2008), where she played the wife of Farhan Akhtar.[4] Prachi had to leave her role of "Bani" in Kasamh Se to act in Rock On.[2] Her next film was Life Partner (2009).[10]In July 2010, she appeared in Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai co-starring with Ajay Devgan, Emraan Hashmi and Kangana Ranaut.[11]
Prachi is currently working on her fourth film titled Joker opposite television actor Rajeev Khandelwal.[12] The film is set for release around December 2011.
[edit] Awards
- Indian Telly Awards
- 2006: Couple of the year - Prachi and her co-star Ram Kapoor won the award for their on screen chemistry in the show.[13]
- 2006: Fresh New Face of the Year (Female) - Prachi shared the award with Rajshree Vaidya.[13]
- 2007: Best Actress - Kasamh Se.[14]
- Kalakar Awards
- 2006: Best Actress (Television)[15]
- Sansui Television Awards
- 2007: Best Actress - Kasamh Se.[16]
- 2008: Best Actress (Popular Category) for her portrayal as Bani Walia in Kasamh Se.[17]
- Zee Rishton Ka Utsav
- 2007: Favourite Bhabhi-Nanand Rishta.
- The Global Indian TV Honours
- 2008: Best Actress
- Sabse Favourite Kaun
- 2008: Best Newcomer
- 2011: Best Actress in Supporting Role (Female) for Once Upon A Time In Mumbai[18]
- Lions Gold Awards
- 2011: Best Actress in Supporting Role (Female) for Once Upon A Time In Mumbai
- Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards
- 2011: Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Female) for Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai[19]
[edit] Television appearances
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Kasamh Se | Bani Dixit/ Bani Walia |
| 2007 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 2 | Herself with Deepak Singh Winner |
| 2008 | Yeh Hai Jalwa | Herself |
| 2009 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 3 | Guest |
| 2010 | C.I.D. | Guest |
| 2010 | Kitchen Champion (Season 3) | Host / Supporter |
[edit] Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Rock On!! | Saakshi | |
| 2009 | Life Partner | Prachi | |
| 2010 | Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai | Mumtaaz | Nominated, Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award |
| 2011 | Joker | Under Production | |
| 2011 | Udyan Express | Under Production |
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