Actress Prachi Desai Mother Amita Desai

Prachi Desai is an Indian film and television actress. She has worked in Indian films like Rock On!!, Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai and Bol Bachchan that earned her both critic's and commercial support. She is best known for her role as Bani Walia in the Hindi television drama Kasamh Se which aired on Zee TV. Prachi Desai 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 was born on 12th September 1988 in Surat, Gujarat, India to Niranjan Desai (Father) who works in Valsad as a law college professor & Amita Desai (Mother). She have an younger sister named Esha Desai (Younger Sister).

Actress Prachi Desai

She did her schooling from St. Joseph’s Convent Panchgani (maharashtra). After that, she went to Pune for higher studies. She studied at Sinhagad college, Vadgaon, Pune. She was in Pune for higher studies and had almost finished her junior college when her pictures were sent for audition. She was 17 when she left her studies and started her career with Kasamh Se.

ACTRESS PRACHI DESAI MOTHER AMITA DESAI

Actress Prachi Desai with her Mother Amita Desai (Mom)

Actress Prachi Desai with her Mother Amita Desai (Mom)

Actress Prachi Desai with her Mother Amita Desai (Mom)

Actress Prachi Desai with her Mother Amita Desai (Mom)

ACTRESS PRACHI DESAI ABOUT HER MOTHER AMITA DESAI

According to Prachi Desai, her mother always knew what her ambition in life was and went out of her way to give her a good launching pad. “We come from a conservative non-film background, yet my mom enrolled me at a modelling workshop in Pune when I was in Class XII. Those 18 days at the workshop taught me a great deal. My mom is my best friend and is always there for me.”

AMITA DESAI (PRACHI DESAI'S MOTHER) ABOUT HER DAUGHTER ACTRESS PRACHI DESAI

"My husband still works in Valsad as a law college professor. I was with my daughters at Panchgani, where they were schooling. I worked as a teacher there. When Prachi got a break in TV, I had to leave my job to be with her. Our lifestyle has changed. Earlier, I had to do think before spending money. Not so anymore. Though even today, we only have a part-time maid because I don't want the girls to get spoilt."

"Our native place is Surat and after Prachi became an actor, we went there on a visit. When we reached out house, a mob gathered. People even barged inside saying 'Bani se milna hai' (Prachi's character in Kasamh Se). It was disturbing. Now, we rarely go there anymore."

"I do shout at Prachi sometimes and then tell myself not to lose my cool. But Prachi listens to me. I counsel her all the time by reading out newspaper stories and telling her it's not safe to go out alone. Prachi understands how much distance she needs to keep from people. She often seeks my advice on what to do."

Describing her daughter as a naughty girl who knows her limitations, Prachi Desai's mother Amita Desai said she was a loving and caring girl. “She has fulfilled all my dreams and I am extremely proud of her. Though she did not have a godfather in the glamour world, she got a break in a successful TV soap opera at an early age. Today I can say with full confidence that she has made us proud with her acting calibre in films.”

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Prachi Desai is an Indian film and television actress. She has worked in Indian films like Rock On!!, Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai and Bol Bachchan that earned her both critic's and commercial support. She is best known for her role as Bani Walia in the Hindi television drama Kasamh Se which aired on Zee TV. Prachi Desai 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 was born on 12th September 1988 in Surat, Gujarat, India to Niranjan Desai (Father) who works in Valsad as a law college professor & Amita Desai (Mother). She have an younger sister named Esha Desai (Younger Sister). She did her schooling from St. Joseph’s Convent Panchgani (maharashtra). After that, she went to Pune for higher studies. She studied at Sinhagad college, Vadgaon, Pune. She was in Pune for higher studies and had almost finished her junior college when her pictures were sent for audition. She was 17 when she left her studies and started her career with Kasamh Se.

Prachi Desai starred in the serial Kasamh Se on Zee TV that got her fame. 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.

On 7 September 2007, Prachi Desai entered Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, the Indian version of America's dancing show, Dancing With The Stars, with choreographer Deepak Singh.

Prachi Desai's first film was Rock On!! (2008), where she played the wife of Farhan Akhtar. It was an average box-office commercial but was critically appreciated, even getting the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi. She got several nominations as debutant including the Filmfare Award. She even won Anandalok Awards as Best Actress (Hindi).

In July 2010, she appeared in Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai with Ajay Devgan, Emraan Hashmi and Kangana Ranaut. The film proved to be a big box office success and critically praised.

Prachi Desai then appeared in full fledged role in 2012 blockbuster film Bol Bachchan opposite Abhishek Bachchan, along with Ajay Devgn and Asin. The film proved to be the biggest box office success for Prachi till date.

Prachi Desai will soon be seen with John Abraham for I, Me, Aur Main which is going to be produced by Goldie Behl and directed by debutant director Kapil Sharma.