Happy Birthday Prachi Desai: From Kasamh Se on TV to being a Bollywood star

By Entertainment Desk | September 12, 2025

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Prachi Desai was born on September 12, 1988, in Valsad, Gujarat, to Niranjan Desai and Ameeta Desai. She completed her schooling in Surat and pursued higher studies in Pune.

Early life

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Prachi Desai kicked off her career with Kasamh Se as Bani Walia. The role made her a household name and earned her immense love and recognition.

Television debut

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Prachi continues her TV gig and competed on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 2. She eventually emerged as the winner of the dance competition.

Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 2

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She made her Bollywood debut with the 2008 film Rock On!!, which also starred Farhan Akhtar. The film’s critical and commercial success gave her a strong debut platform.

Film debut

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Prachi bagged her breakthrough role in 2010 with Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai. She starred alongside Emraan Hashmi, winning over the audience with her stellar performance.

Breakthrough role

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She explored varied genres, including Life Partner and Bol Bachchan, proving her ability to adapt to different storytelling styles.

Diverse roles

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After winning over the audience with I, Me Aur Main (2013) and the biographical sports drama Azhar (2016), she took a hiatus from acting.

Acting hiatus

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After a break, she made a comeback to the screen with Silence… Can You Hear It? She shared the screen with Manoj Bajpayee and received praise for her acting.

Comeback projects

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Prachi continued expanding her wings and made her Telugu debut with the 2023 series, Dhootha, with Naga Chaitanya and Parvathy Thiruvothu.

Telugu debut

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She received the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut nomination and an IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai.

Awards and accolades

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Prachi is admired for her chic yet graceful style. From glamorous red carpet appearances to traditional looks, she continues to inspire fashion enthusiasts everywhere.

Fashion icon

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