Prachi Desai

Prachi Desai
Desai in 2023
Born	(1988-09-12) 12 September 1988 (age 35) Surat, Gujarat, India
Alma mater	Sinhagad College, Pune
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2006–2017,2021-present

Prachi Desai (born 12 September 1988),^[1] is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi films and television. Desai is a recipient of several accolades including an IIFA Award and four Indian Telly Awards, as well as two Filmfare Awards nominations.

Desai marked her acting debut with the successful television drama Kasam Se. In 2007, she emerged as the winner of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 2. Following this, Desai made her film debut with Rock On!! (2008), receiving Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut nomination. Desai received the IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of a gangster's lover in Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai (2010). After appearing in the action comedy Bol Bachchan (2012), which remains her biggest commercial success, the romantic comedy I, Me Aur Main (2013) and the biographical sports drama Azhar (2016), she took a break from acting.

Desai returned to acting with thriller Silence... Can You Hear It? (2021). She has since marked her web debut with the Telugu series Dhootha (2023). Alongside her acting career, Desai is a celebrity endorser for brands and products.