Prachi Desai’s career began like a small-screen spark that soon reached the big screen.
Prachi was born on September 12, 1988 (38 years old) in Valsad, Gujarat, India. She first became popular through television and later built her name in Hindi films and web shows.
She started acting in 2006 with the TV serial Kasamh Se. She played Bani Dixit Walia, a role that made her a familiar face in many Indian homes.
Desai later appeared in films like Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai, Bol Bachchan, Azhar, Forensic, and Silence 2, and in 2023, she made her Telugu web series debut with Dhootha.
Quick Facts of Prachi Desai
| Full Name | Prachi Desai |
| Profession | Actress |
| Age | 38 years old |
| Date of Birth | September 12, 1988 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Zodiac/Sun Sign | Virgo |
| Birthplace | Valsad, Gujarat, India |
| Current Address | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Gender | Female |
Prachi Desai Education
Prachi Desai studied at St. Joseph Convent School in Panchgani, Maharashtra. She completed her schooling up to the ninth grade in Surat and later studied at Sinhagad College in Pune. Prachi completed a B.A. in Psychology from Sinhagad College, Pune.
| School | St. Joseph Convent School |
| Alma Mater | Sinhagad College |
| Highest Qualification | B.A. in Psychology |
Prachi Desai Personal Life
Prachi Desai keeps her personal life private. She is known to be single.
Family
Prachi Desai was born into a Gujarati Hindu family. Her father is Niranjan Desai, and her mother is Ameeta Desai. She has one sister named Esha Desai.
Father
Prachi Desai’s father is Niranjan Desai. He is a professor and has worked in theatre plays and has also worked in Valsad as a law college professor.
Mother
Prachi Desai’s mother is Ameeta Desai. She worked as a teacher in Panchgani when Prachi and her sister were studying there. However, Ameeta left her job after Prachi got her break in television.
Siblings
Prachi Desai has one younger sister named Esha Desai; more details about her are yet to be updated.
| Relationship Status | Single |
| Parents | Father: Niranjan Desai Mother: Ameeta Desai |
| Siblings | Sister: Esha Desai |
Prachi Desai Career
Prachi Desai started her acting career in 2006 with Ekta Kapoor’s television drama Kasamh Se. She played Bani Dixit Walia opposite Ram Kapoor.
She also played Anamika Dixit Randheria opposite Sumeet Vyas in the same show. Her work in Kasamh Se helped her become a known face on Indian television.
In 2007, Prachi took part in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 2 with choreographer Deepak Singh.
She was eliminated first, but later returned through a wildcard entry. She went on to win the show. She also made a cameo appearance in Kasautii Zindagii Kay.
2008: Film Debut with Rock On!!
Prachi made her Hindi film debut in 2008 with Rock On!!. She played Sakshi Shroff, wife of Farhan Akhtar’s character, Aditya Shroff.
Her co-actors in the film included Arjun Rampal, Purab Kohli, Shahana Goswami, and Dalip Tahil. The film gave Prachi a strong start in Hindi cinema.
2009: Life Partner
In 2009, Prachi appeared in Life Partner. She played Prachi Jadeja Patel opposite Tusshar Kapoor. The film also featured Fardeen Khan, Genelia D’Souza, Govinda, and Amrita Rao.
2010: Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai
Prachi played Mumtaz in Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai in 2010. She acted opposite Emraan Hashmi. The film also starred Ajay Devgn, Kangana Ranaut, and Randeep Hooda. Her role brought her wide recognition in film and led to major award attention.
2012: Teri Meri Kahaani and Bol Bachchan
In 2012, Prachi appeared in Teri Meri Kahaani. She played Radhika Desai opposite Shahid Kapoor. The film also starred Priyanka Chopra and Neha Sharma.
The same year, she acted in Bol Bachchan. She played Radhika Raghuvanshi opposite Abhishek Bachchan. Her co-actors included Ajay Devgn, Asin, Archana Puran Singh, and Krushna Abhishek. The film became one of her biggest box office successes.
2013: I, Me Aur Main and Policegiri
In 2013, Prachi played Gauri Dandekar in I, Me Aur Main. She acted opposite John Abraham. The film also featured Chitrangada Singh and Zarina Wahab. She also appeared in Policegiri in the same year. She played Sehar Al Ameri opposite Sanjay Dutt. The film also featured Prakash Raj and Rajpal Yadav.
2014: Special Song in Ek Villain
In 2014, Prachi made a special appearance in the song “Awari” from Ek Villain. The film starred Sidharth Malhotra, Shraddha Kapoor, and Riteish Deshmukh. Her appearance was listed as a special song role.
2016: Azhar and Rock On 2
In 2016, Prachi played Naureen Azhar in Azhar, a film based on former Indian cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin. She acted opposite Emraan Hashmi. The film also featured Nargis Fakhri and Lara Dutta.
The same year, she returned as Sakshi Shroff in Rock On 2. She again worked with Farhan Akhtar, Arjun Rampal, Purab Kohli, and Shahana Goswami. The film also featured Shraddha Kapoor and Shashank Arora.
2017: Short Film Carbon: The Story of Tomorrow
In 2017, Prachi appeared in the short film Carbon: The Story of Tomorrow. She played Pari opposite Jackky Bhagnani. The short film also featured Nawazuddin Siddiqui.
2021: Comeback with Silence… Can You Hear It?
Prachi returned to films in 2021 with the thriller Silence… Can You Hear It?. She played Inspector Sanjana Bhatia. Her co-actors included Manoj Bajpayee, Arjun Mathur, Barkha Singh, Sahil Vaid, and Shishir Sharma.
2022: Forensic
In 2022, Prachi acted in Forensic. She played Dr. Ranjana, also listed as Shashi Gupta in filmography records. Her co-actors included Vikrant Massey, Radhika Apte, Rohit Roy, Anant Mahadevan, Narendra Gupta, Vindu Dara Singh, and Subrat Dutta.
2023: Web Series Debut with Dhootha
In 2023, Prachi made her web series debut with the Telugu series Dhootha. She played Amrutha. Her co-actors included Naga Chaitanya, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Pasupathy, Tanikella Bharani, and Tharun Bhascker.
2024: Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout
In 2024, Prachi returned as Inspector Sanjana Bhatia in Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout. The film was a sequel to Silence… Can You Hear It? Her co-actors included Manoj Bajpayee, Parul Gulati, Sahil Vaid, and more. The film was released on ZEE5 on 16 April 2024.
Upcoming Projects
- Prachi Desai has been linked with Kosha, a dark fantasy film directed by Amman Advaita and produced by Abhay Raj Kanwar. She is the lead actress, but the project is also marked as delayed. Its confirmed release date is yet to be updated.
Prachi Desai Awards and Achievements
Prachi Desai has won awards for both television and films.
Key Wins
- 2006: Indian Telly Award for Best Fresh New Face, Actress, for Kasamh Se.
- 2006: Best On-screen Couple with Ram Kapoor for Kasamh Se.
- 2007: The Indian Telly Award for Best Actress for Kasamh Se.
- 2007: The Annual Kalakar Award for Best Actress in television.
- 2007: Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 2 with choreographer Deepak Singh.
- 2009: Sabse Favourite Nayi Heroine for Rock On!!.
- 2011: IIFA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai.
- 2011: Zee Cine Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai.
- 2011: Apsara Award for Best Supporting Actress for Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai.
- 2011: Stardust Award for Best Supporting Actress for Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai.
- 2011: Lions Gold Award for Favorite Supporting Actress for Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai.
- 2011: Annual Kalakar Award for Best Supporting Actress for Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai.
- 2023: Iconic Gold Award for Best Actress in a Negative Role for Forensic.
Key Nominations
- 2008 to 2009: Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut for Rock On!!.
- 2008 to 2009: Most Promising Debut Actress at the Screen Awards for Rock On!!.
- 2008 to 2009: Breakthrough Role, Actress, at the Annual Central European Bollywood Awards for Rock On!!.
- 2011: Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai.
- 2011: Screen Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai.
- 2013: Best Supporting Actress for Bol Bachchan.
- 2023: Best Supporting Actress for Forensic at the Star Eminence Awards.
- 2025: Telugu Best Actress in a Series for Dhootha at the International Iconic Awards.
- 2025: Best Actress in a Web Film for Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout at the International Iconic Awards.
Prachi Desai Controversies
- Refused Pakistani Ad Offer: In 2016, Prachi Desai turned down an offer to appear in an advertisement for a Pakistani beauty brand. She said she was not taking up endorsement deals in Pakistan at that time because of strained relations between India and Pakistan.
- Casting Couch Statement: In April 2021, Prachi Desai spoke about facing the casting couch in the film industry. She said she was asked for sexual favours to get a role in a big film. She said she refused the offer.
- Comments on Nepotism: In April 2021, Prachi Desai said that nepotism had affected her career. Bollywood Hungama reported that she accepted it as a reality of the industry and said that the audience now plays an important role in giving space to outsiders.
Prachi Desai Net Worth
The estimated net worth of Prachi Desai is approximately ₹75-₹78 crore ($7.87-$8.19 million). She charges around ₹1-₹2 crore ($104,953-$209,906) per film.
| Net Worth (Approx.) | ₹75-₹78 crore ($7.87-$8.19 million) |
| Salary (Approx.) | ₹1-₹2 crore ($104,953-$209,906) per film |
Prachi Desai Height, Weight, and Physical Stats
Below are the physical stats of Prachi Desai:
| Height | In centimetres: 163 cm In meters: 1.63 m In feet & inches: 5 feet 4 inches |
| Weight | In kg: 55 kg In lbs: 121 lbs |
| Body Measurements | 34-26-34 inches |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Brown |
Interesting Facts About Prachi Desai
- If she hadn’t pursued acting, she wanted to become a professional psychological counsellor.
- Media mogul Ekta Kapoor famously refers to Prachi as her “blue-eyed baby” due to their close professional and personal bond.
- Aside from dancing, she is an avid sketcher and routinely practices yoga to maintain fitness.
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FAQs
Who is Prachi Desai?
Prachi Desai is an Indian actress. She works mainly in Hindi films, television, and web series. She became known for playing Bani Dixit Walia in Kasamh Se.
How old is Prachi Desai?
Prachi Desai is 38 years old. She was born on 12 September 1988 in Valsad, Gujarat, India.
What was the first TV serial in which Prachi Desai starred?
Prachi Desai’s first TV serial was Kasamh Se. She started the show in 2006 and played Bani Dixit Walia.
What was the first film of Prachi Desai?
Prachi Desai made her Hindi film debut with Rock On!! in 2008.
Who are the parents of Prachi Desai?
Prachi Desai’s father is Niranjan Desai, and her mother is Ameeta Desai.
What is the qualification of Prachi Desai?
Prachi Desai studied at St. Joseph Convent School, Panchgani. She later studied at Sinhagad College, Pune.
What awards has Prachi Desai won?
Prachi Desai has won awards, including Indian Telly Awards for Kasamh Se and an IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress for Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai.
