Prachee Shah Paandya
Prachee Shah Paandya, also known as Prachi Shah, is an Indian actress and Kathak dancer who appears in Hindi films and television. She is known for her roles in television shows like Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and Ek Shringaar-Swabhiman.[1]
Prachee Shah Paandya | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation(s) | Model, Actress |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Spouse | Vishwas Paandya (m. 2005) |
| Children | 1 |
Early life and career edit
Shah is a Gujarati Jain by birth but her family has lived in Maharashtra for three generations. In an interview she admitted not knowing how to speak Gujarati but being fluent in Marathi because of her upbringing.[2]
She is a trained Kathak dancer and has performed in dance shows both nationally and internationally.[3][4] She trained with her guru Ganesh Hiralal ji, of the seventh generation of the Hiralal family of the Jaipur gharana[5] and holds the Guinness World Record for performing 93 spins in one minute and in 2015 was appointed as the Kathak ambassador by the Government of India.[6]
In 2019, Shah attended the Cannes Film Festival moderating a session discussing women in global cinema.[7]
Personal life edit
Shah has been married to filmmaker Vishwas Paandya since 9 December 2005.[8] She gave birth to their daughter Khiana in 2009 and subsequently took a year off from work.[9][10]
Filmography edit
Film edit
| Year | Title | Roles | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Hey Ram | Lavani Dancer | Tamil | Simultaneously shot in Hindi |
| 2005 | Pak Pak Pakaak | Bhutya/Sakharam's wife | Marathi | |
| 2010 | Isi Life Mein | Pragriti Khandelwal | Hindi | [11] |
| 2011 | Haunted – 3D | Mrs. Stephens | ||
| 2012 | Ichar Tharla Pakka | Radhika | Marathi | |
| Student of the Year | Mrs. Shah | Hindi | [12] | |
| 2013 | Akaash Vani | Vani's Maami | ||
| 2014 | Raja Natwarlal | Raghav's wife | ||
| 2015 | ABCD 2 | Padmashri Durga Devi | [12] | |
| 2017 | Shubh Aarambh | Manasvi | Gujarati | [2] |
| Judwaa 2 | Ankita Malhotra | Hindi | [12] | |
| 2018 | Mulk | Choti Tabassum | [13][14] | |
| 2020 | Laxmii | Girija's wife | [12] | |
| 2021 | Hum Do Hamare Do | Rupa Mehra | ||
| 2022 | Rashtra Kavach Om | Yashvi | [15] | |
| 2023 | Chhatriwali | Nisha Kalra | [16] |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2002 | Koshish Ek Asha | Bhavna | |
| 2001 | Manzilein Apani Apani | Priya | |
| 2000–2001 | Kundali | Vidhi Viraj Agarwal | |
| 2002 | Kahin Diyaa Jale Kahin Jiyaa | Payal | |
| 2003 | Piya Ka Ghar | Yashoda Rakesh Sharma | |
| Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | Pooja Hemant Virani | ||
| 2002-2008 | Bhabhi | Seema | |
| 2003-2005 | Karan - The Detective | Namita | |
| 2006–2008 | Rangoli | Herself / Host | |
| 2006–2007 | Kesar | Kesar | |
| 2007–2009 | Kayamath | Premlata Shah | |
| 2009–2010 | Yeh Pyar Na Hoga Kam | Mrs. Brijbhushan Mathur | [17] |
| 2013–2015 | Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? Ek Baar Phir | Kalindi Kirloskar | |
| 2016–2017 | Ek Shringaar-Swabhiman | Sharda Solanki | [18] |
| 2019 | Modi: Journey of a Common Man | Jashodaben Narendrabhai Modi | [19] |
References edit
- ^ "Little to choose from". Deccan Herald. 2 February 2011.
- ^ a b Sen, Debarati S. "Prachee Shah Paandya does her first Gujarati movie with Harsh Chayya - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
- ^ Sen, Debarati S. "Prachee to perform at the Kala Ghoda festival - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
- ^ "Kathak will always remain close to my heart: Prachee Shah Paandya - Times of India ►". The Times of India. 13 July 2019. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
- ^ "I haven't lost a guru, I have lost my soul! says Prachee Shah Paandya in Lucknow - Times of India ►". The Times of India. 3 April 2019. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
- ^ "Prachee Shah appointed as Kathak ambassador - Times of India". The Times of India. 26 June 2015. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
- ^ "Prachee Shah Paandya: When it comes to films, we need to see the bigger picture - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
- ^ "A couple that cycles together, stays together! - Times of India". The Times of India. 11 December 2018. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
- ^ "Mother's day out". Hindustan Times. 30 January 2010. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
- ^ "Prachee Shah Paandya: Parents can't really be friends, but should be open with their kids". The Indian Express. 27 June 2019. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
- ^ "Isi Life Mein - Movie review". MiD DAY. 25 December 2010.
- ^ a b c d "'Laxmmi' actress Prachee Shah signs two Bollywood projects". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
- ^ Vashist, Neha. "Prachee Shah Pandya: As an actor, I look up to Anupam Kher in 'Saaransh' - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
- ^ "Prachee Shah Paandya: An actor should have the ability to do the most usual things, in an unusual way - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
- ^ "Rashtra Kavach Om box office collection Day 4: Aditya Roy Kapur and Sanjana Sanghi's film sees decline". India Today. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
- ^ "Prachee Shah Pandya Speaks Up On Boycott Culture, Says 'Social Media Needs To Be Used Wisely'". News18. 21 February 2023. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
- ^ "I don't obsess over lead roles: Prachi - Times of India". The Times of India. 15 February 2010. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
- ^ "Prachee Shah Paandya: So what if I'm playing a mother to two grown-ups? - Times of India". The Times of India. 28 November 2016. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
- ^ "Modi – Journey of a Common Man actor Mahesh Thakur: We have depicted only real-life events from Narendra Modi's life". 4 April 2019.
External links edit
- Prachi Shah at IMDb
- Prachi Shah at Bollywood Hungama