Prachi Desai is an Indian actress. She was born on 12 September 1988 in Surat, Gujarat. Her zodiac sign is Virgo. She completed her schooling from St Joseph Convent, Panchgani, Maharashtra. She was enrolled at Sinhgad College, Pune, but she dropped out of college. 

Her father, Niranjan Desai is a college professor. Her mother, Amita Desai is a homemaker. She has a sister, Esha Desai. 

Prachi Desai is unmarried. 

Prachi’s favourites

Her hobbies include reading, doing yoga, dancing, and sketching. 

She likes to eat pizza, cheese risotto, and chocolate mud cake.

Her favourite actors are Ryan Gosling, Julia Roberts, Audrey Hepburn, and Rosie Huntington Whiteley.

Her favourite movies are, Dil Chahta Hai, Jab We Met, Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahi, Queen, Kapoor & Sons, and Pretty Woman. 

Prachi loves wearing the colours white, pink and blue. 

Her favourite books are ‘Shantaram’ by Gregory David Roberts, and ‘Scion of Ikshvaku’ by Amish Tripathi.

Her favourite fragrances are Gucci Envy, Chloe, and Carolina Herrera 212. 

Prachi frequently visits restaurants, Indigo Deli, Café Zoe, and Out of the Blue. 

Her favourite travelling destinations are Switzerland, New York, and Milan. 

Interesting facts about Prachi Desai

Prachi used to actively participate in dance and acting competitions during her studies and has won many awards.

She started modelling during her graduation in Pune. During this time, Prachi sent her pictures to Balaji Telefilms, after which she was invited for an audition.

After being selected for the role, Prachi dropped out of college. 

Prachi’s TV debut

In the year 2006, she played the lead role in her first TV serial ‘Kasam Se’.

She won 8 television awards for her performance in her debut show.

Prachi is close to Ekta Kapoor and her family. 

In the year 2007, she participated in the reality TV show ‘Jhalak Dikhla Jaa 2’. She was eliminated from the show midway. However, she rejoined the competition as a wild card contestant and ultimately won the competition. 

Prachi has worked in the advertisements of several companies. She has been the brand ambassador of Lux Lyra.

She made a cameo appearance in the famous TV serial ‘Kasautii Zindagii Kay’.

Prachi’s Bollywood debut

In 2008, Prachi made her Bollywood debut with the film ‘Rock On!!’. She was seen with Arjun Rampal in the film. 

In 2010, Prachi worked in the film ‘Once Upon a Time in Mumbai’ alongside Ajay Devgan, Emraan Hashmi and Kangana Ranaut.

In 2012, Prachi was one of the lead actors in the film ‘Bol Bachchan’. She worked with Abhishek Bachchan, Ajay Devgn and Asin. 

In 2014, Prachi did a dance number ‘Aawari’ in the film ‘Ek Villain’. 

In the sequel of ‘Rock On’, she played the role of Farhan Akhtar’s wife. The film was released on 11 November 2016.

Prachi’s projects

Some of Prachi’s films are, Policegiri (2013), Azhar (2016), I Me Aur Main (2013), Teri Meri Kahaani (2012), Life Partner (2009), and Jannat (2012).

After a break of a few years, Prachi Desai returned to the big screen in 2021 with the release of ‘Silence Can You Hear It?’. Her co-actors were Manoj Bajpayee, Arjun Mathur, Sahil Vaid, Waqar Shaikh and Barkha Singh. 

Awards

In the year 2009, Prachi was awarded the International Indian Film Academy Award for the film ‘Rock On’.

In 2011, she received the Zee Cine Award for Best Actress for the film ‘Once Upon a Time in Mumbai.

In 2013, Prachi received the Stardust Award for Best Breakthrough Performance for the film ‘Bol Bachchan’.