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Happy Birthday Prachi Desai: From her television debut to her stint on a reality show, check out lesser-known facts about the talented actor
Prachi Desai turns thirty-four today. She was last seen in Zee5’s 2022 released film Forensic.
As Prachi Desai turns 34, a look back at her life and silver screen career
Prachi Desai has turned thirty-four today. The actor made a name for herself as a television sensation, proving her acting prowess with her power-packed debut in the television series Kasamh Se, at the mere age of seventeen. Prachi later ventured into acting and featured in a few supporting roles in movies like Azhar, Once Upon a Time in Mumbai and Bol Bachchan. On the occasion of the actor’s birthday, check out these lesser-known facts that you might not know about her.
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Prachi Desai's early life and family
Prachi was born on September 12, 1988 to Niranjan Desai and Ameeta Desai in Surat, Gujarat. She comes from a typical Gujarati family and also has a sister named Esha Desai. She completed her schooling from St. Joseph Convent School, Panchgani after which she went to Pune for graduation.
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Prachi Desai's acting debut
Prachi made her acting debut at the age of seventeen in Ekta Kapoor's television drama, Kasamh Se in 2006 alongside television sensation Ram Kapoor. She played the role of Bani for which she received much love and many accolades from the industry. She bagged the Indian Telly Award for Best Actress in a Lead Role for portraying Bani on screen.
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Prachi Desai's Bollywood debut
After establishing herself in television, Prachi ventured into films. She made her Bollywood debut with the 2008 released film Rock On!! alongside Farhan Akhtar. After her debut, she kept on making appearances in Bollywood films in supporting roles like the 2009 released film Life Partner, Once Upon a Time in Mumbai and Ter Meri Kahaani.
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Prachi Desai's stint on reality television
Prachi was a contestant on the television dance reality show Jhalak Dikhla Jaa in 2007. She was awarded the Dancing Star of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa that year.
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Prachi Desai's short film
Prachi was featured in a short film named Carbon, released in 2017. The Ramiz Ilham Khan-directed film is based on the premise of global warming and the impact that would have on the lives of humans. It also features Jackky Bhagnani and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in lead roles.
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Prachi Desai's accolades
For her television debut, Prachi bagged a string of accolades such as the Indian Telly Awards for Best New Fresh Face (Female), Best Onscreen Couple (Shared with Ram Kapoor), Best Actress in a Lead Role and a Special Recommendation. She was later nominated for Stardust and Filmfare Awards for her acting roles in Bollywood as well.