Biography / Wiki
The recipient of two Indian Television Academy Awards, Rashmi Desai born with the name of Divya Desai is an Indian actress, model, and dancer who established herself as one of the most popular television actresses and counted among the highest-paid television actresses of India.
She gained huge fame and popularity after her appearance in the TV serial “Uttaran” in which she played the role of ‘Tapasya Raghuvendra Pratap Rathore’.
Height / Weight / Age
She was born on 13 February 1986. She appears to be tall with a height of 160 centimeters and 5’3” in feet &inches. She has a healthy physique and weighs around 58 kilograms and 127 lbs in pounds.
She has Black eyes and Black Hair which is complemented by her beautiful face. She has a nice physique of 35 inches breast, 27 inches waist, and 36 inches hips.
| Date Of Birth | 13 February 1986 |
| Age | 38 Years |
| Height | In Centimeters – 160 cm
In Feet & Inches – 5’3” |
| Weight | In Kilograms – 58 kg
In Pounds – 127 lbs |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Figure Measurements | 35-27-36 |
| Bra Size | 34D |
| Dress Size | 7 (US) |
| Shoe Size | 9.5 (US) |
Net Worth
According to the sources, the estimated net worth of Rashmi Desai is Rs. 10 Crores approx.
Education / Family
Rashmi was born and raised up in Nagaon, Assam, India but her family has its roots in Gujarat and belongs to Gujarati Hindu Family. Rashmi lost her father when she was too young.
Her father’s name was Ajay Desai and her mother’s name is Rasila Desai (Teacher). She also has a brother named Gaurav Desai.
She completed her schooling at JB Khot Primary School, Borivali East, Mumbai, and completed her diploma from Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics.
Name |
Rashmi Desai |
| Real Name | Divya Desai |
| Nickname | Not Known |
| Birth Place | Nagaon, Assam, India |
| Profession | Actress, Model, and Dancer |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
| School | JB Khot Primary School, Borivali East, Mumbai |
| College | Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Home Town | Gujarat, India |
| Debut | Bhojpuri Film: Balma Bada Nadaan (2004)
Assamese Film: Kanyadaan (2002) Cameo Bolywood Film: Yeh Lamhe Judaai Ke (2004) as Sheetal Gujarat Film: Superstar (2017) as Anjali Kapadia TV: Raavan (2006) as Mandodari |
| Fathers Name | Ajay Desai |
| Mothers Name | Rasila Desai (Teacher)
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| Brothers | Gaurav Desai
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| Sister | Not Known |
Career / Fashion And Style
She started her career with the Assamese film “Kanyadaan” in 2002. In this film, she played a cameo role. After that, she appeared in the Hindi film “Yeh Lamhe Judaai Ke.” Furthermore, she did some ‘B Grade’ Bhojpuri films like “Gazab Bhail Rama,” “Gabbar Singh,” “Balma Bada Naadan,” “Pappu Ke Pyar Ho Gail,” “Kangna Khanke Piya Ke Angna,” and “Toh se Pyar Ba.”
She also made her special appearance in the Bollywood film “Dabangg 2” in 2012. In 2017, she made her Gujarati Film debut with the film “Superstar”. In 2006, she made her television debut with the TV serial “Raavan”.
After that, she appeared in the lead role in the TV serial “Pari Hoon Main.” Next, in 2009, she got huge fame in the popular television show, “Uttaran” in which she portrayed the negative role of ‘Tapasya Raghuvendra Pratap Rathore’.
She participated in the dance reality show “Nach Baliye 7” in 2015 along with her then-husband Nandish Sandhu. After that, she featured in some popular shows like “Ishq Ka Rang Safed,” “Adhuri Kahaani Hamari,” and “Dil Se Dil Tak.” She participated in the game reality show “Bigg Boss 13” in 2019.
Girlfriends, Affairs, Wife, and More
In 2012, she tied the marriage knot with her Uttaran co-star, Nandish Sandhu but the couple parted their ways in 2014. After that, she was rumored to be in a relationship with Adhuri Kahaani Hamari co-actor, Laksh Lalwani, Dil Se Dil Tak co-star Siddharth Shukla, and diamond merchant-turned-actor, Arhaan Khan.
| Boyfriend | • Nandish Sandhu
• Laksh Lalwani (Rumoured)  • Siddharth Shukla (Rumoured)  • Arhaan Khan (Rumoured)
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| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Husband | Nandish Sandhu (m. 2012- div. 2015)
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Favorite Things
Here we are providing you a list of his favorite things.
| Favorite Actors | Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan |
| Favorite Actress | Madhuri Dixit, Alia Bhatt |
| Favorite Beverage | Coffee |
| Favorite Films(s) | Andaz Apna Apna, Hum Saath Saath Hain, Mother India |
| Favorite Food | Pizza |
| Favorite Politicians | Narendra Modi |
| Favorite Color(s) | White |
Some Interesting Facts About Rashmi Desai
- She revealed that she had suffered a miscarriage during her journey in Nach Baliye 7.
- She is very fond of dancing, driving, traveling, swimming, and watching news channels.
- She has learned Bharatanatyam and Kathak and is a trained classical dancer.
- She inked a tattoo of ‘Lotus Flower’ on her right ankle.
- Rashmi was suffering from psoriasis.
- She is an avid animal lover.
- She is inspired by her mother in her life.
