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| name              = Rashami Desai
| name              = Rashami Desai
| image              = Rashami Desai promoting Tandoor.jpg
| image              = Rashami Desai snapped attending a calendar launch.jpg
| image_size        = 220px
| caption            = Desai In 2023
| caption            = Desai in 2021
| birth_name        = Shivani Desai
| birth_name        = Shivani Desai<ref name="Names">{{cite web |author1=HT Entertainment Desk |title=Rashami Desai opens up about being raised by a single mom, says she couldn't afford to pay Rs 350 for dance class |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/rashami-desai-opens-up-about-being-raised-by-a-single-mom-says-she-couldn-t-afford-to-pay-rs-350-for-dance-class/story-CdQxSj7UGKof0Tcuns7oJI.html |website=Hindustan Times |location=New Delhi |date=12 May 2020 |quote=Meanwhile, Rasila said that she changed her daughter's name from Shivani to Divya to Rashami, because she was scared of her family and society's reaction to her taking up acting as a profession...I was scared of my family and society, so I changed her name.}}</ref>
| othername          = Divya Desai<br/>Rashmi Desai
| othername          = Divya Desai
| birth_date        = {{birth date and age|1986|02|13|df=y}}
| birth_date        = {{birth date and age|1986|02|13|df=y}}<ref name=":1">{{cite web|title=Mrunal Jain wishes sister Rashami Desai a happy birthday!|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Mrunal-Jain-wishes-sister-Rashami-Desai-a-happy-birthday/articleshow/50973073.cms|work=The Times of India|access-date=8 July 2016|date=13 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Kumar|first=Rupesh|date=18 April 2020|title=Bigg Boss 13: सलमान खान के साथ रश्मि देसाई कर चुकी हैं रोमांस, जन्मदिन पर वायरल हुआ Video|url=https://m.jagran.com/lite/entertainment/bollywood-bigg-boss-13-contestant-rashami-desai-celebrating-her-birthday-today-as-old-video-with-salman-khan-gone-viral-20027561.html|work=Jagaran|access-date=27 March 2021}}</ref>
| birth_place        = [[Nagaon]], [[Assam]], India
| birth_place        = [[Nagaon]], [[Assam]], India<ref>{{cite news|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/happy-birthday-rashami-desai-5061654/|title=Happy Birthday Rashami Desai: Lesser known facts about this television star|date=13 February 2018|work=Indian Express|access-date=27 March 2021}}</ref>
| years_active      = 2002–present
| years_active      = 2004–present
| notable_works      = {{ubl|''[[Uttaran]]''|''[[Dil Se Dil Tak]]''|''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 13)|Bigg Boss 13]]''|''[[Naagin (2015 TV series)]]''}}
| spouse            = {{Marriage|[[Nandish Sandhu]]|2012|2015|reason=divorce}}<ref name="marriage"/><ref name="divorce"/>
| notable_works      = {{ubl|''[[Uttaran]]''|''[[Dil Se Dil Tak]]''|''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 13)|Bigg Boss 13]]''}}
| alma_mater        =  
| alma_mater        =  
| occupation        = Actress
| occupation        = Actress
| spouse            = {{marriage | [[Nandish Sandhu]] | 2011|2016|reason=divorce}}
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'''Shivani Desai''' (born 13 February 1986), better known as '''Rashami Desai''', is an [[Indian people|Indian]] actress and dancer.<ref name="Names"/> Widely known for portraying grey characters across [[Indian Television]], she is the recipient of several accolades including two [[Indian Television Academy Awards]] and has established herself as one of the most popular television actresses.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bigg Boss 13 fame Rashami Desai celebrates 4 million followers on Instagram - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bigg-boss-13-fame-rashami-desai-celebrates-4-million-followers-on-instagram/articleshow/79917592.cms|access-date=6 May 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
'''Shivani Desai''' ({{IPA|hns|ˈɾəʃmiː d̪eˈsaːi|pron}}; born 13 February 1986), professionally known as '''Rashami Desai''', is an Indian television and film actress.<ref name="Names1"/> She is the recipient of several accolades including two [[Indian Television Academy Awards]] and [[Gold Awards]].
After starting her acting career working in regional language films, Desai made her [[Television in India|Hindi television]] debut with ''[[Raavan (TV series)|Raavan]]'' (2006) and then had a [[dual role]] in ''[[Pari Hoon Main]]'' (2008). She earned massive popularity with her notable work as Tapasya Thakur in [[Colors TV]]'s long-running soap opera ''[[Uttaran]]'' (2009-2014), winning various accolades. Desai also took part in the reality shows ''[[Zara Nachke Dikha |Zara Nachke Dikha 2]]'' (2010), ''[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa season 5|Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5]]'' (2012), ''[[Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 6]]'' (2015) and ''[[Nach Baliye 7]]'' (2015) and had a cameo in the 2012 film ''[[Dabangg 2]]''. She ventured into stand-up comedy with reality shows like ''[[Comedy Circus Mahasangram]]'' (2010), ''[[Comedy Ka Maha Muqabala]]'' (2011), ''[[Kahaani Comedy Circus Ki]]'' (2012) and ''[[Comedy Nights Live]]'' (2016).


After starting her acting career in Indian films, Desai made her [[Television in India|Hindi television]] debut with ''[[Raavan (TV series)|Ravan]]'' (2006) followed by a [[double role]] in ''[[Pari Hoon Main]]'' (2008). She became a household name with her most notable performance as Tapasya Thakur in the long-running soap opera ''[[Uttaran]]'' from 2009 to 2014, winning immense praise and various awards and nominations for the same, and was later appreciated for her acting in the love triangle ''[[Dil Se Dil Tak]]'' (2017–2018) as Shorvari Parth Bhanushali. In 2020 she starred as Nayantara/Shalaka Parikh in the supernatural thriller ''[[Naagin (2015 TV series)|Naagin 4: Bhagya Ka Zehreela Khel]]'' and made her [[Over-the-top media service|OTT]] debut with the short film ''Tamas''. In 2021, Desai made her web debut with ''[[Tandoor (web series)|Tandoor]]''.
Desai later returned to fiction television with the love triangle ''[[Dil Se Dil Tak]]'' (2017-2018) portraying the role of Shorvori, after which she participated in ''[[Bigg Boss 13]]'' (2019–2020) and ''[[Bigg Boss 15]]'' (2021-22). She also played brief roles in ''[[Naagin (2015 TV series)|Naagin 4]]'' and ''[[Naagin 6]]'' and made her [[Over-the-top media service|OTT]] debut with the short film ''Tamas'' and web debut with ''[[Tandoor (web series)|Tandoor]]''.


On the non-fictional front Desai took part as a participant in reality shows like ''[[Zara Nachke Dikha]]'' (2010), ''[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa]]'' (2012), ''[[Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi]]'' and ''[[Nach Baliye]]'' (2015). Lastly, she participated in the reality show ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 13)|Bigg Boss 13]]'' (2019–2020) and became the 3rd runner-up in the same.
== Early life ==
Rashami Desai was born Shivani Desai<ref name="Names1">{{cite news |title=Rashami Desai opens up about being raised by a single mom, says she couldn't afford to pay Rs 350 for dance class |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/rashami-desai-opens-up-about-being-raised-by-a-single-mom-says-she-couldn-t-afford-to-pay-rs-350-for-dance-class/story-CdQxSj7UGKof0Tcuns7oJI.html |work=Hindustan Times |date=12 May 2020 |access-date=23 July 2022 |quote=Meanwhile, Rasila said that she changed her daughter's name from Shivani to Divya to Rashami, because she was scared of her family and society's reaction to her taking up acting as a profession. [...] I was scared of my family and society, so I changed her name.}}</ref><ref name="Names2">{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/rashami-desai-to-nia-sharma-did-you-know-the-original-names-of-the-famous-tv-celebs/photostory/72146010.cms |title=Rashami Desai to Nia Sharma: Did you know the original names of these famous TV celebs? |website=[[The Times of India]] |date=20 November 2019}}</ref> on 13 February 1986<ref name="The Times of India 2021">{{cite web |title=Rashami Desai's 35th birthday: Avika Gor, Yuvika Chaudhary and other TV celebs pour love on the actress |website=The Times of India |date=13 February 2021 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/rashami-desais-35th-birthday-avika-gor-yuvika-chaudhary-and-other-tv-celebs-pour-love-on-the-actress/articleshow/80895355.cms |access-date=13 February 2022}}</ref><ref name="The Tribune India 2022">{{cite web |title=If your birthday is on February 13 |website=[[The Tribune (Chandigarh)|The Tribune India]] |date=13 February 2022 |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/if-your-birthday-is-on-february-13-369494 |access-date=13 February 2022}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{cite news |title=Mrunal Jain wishes sister Rashami Desai a happy birthday! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Mrunal-Jain-wishes-sister-Rashami-Desai-a-happy-birthday/articleshow/50973073.cms |work=The Times of India |access-date=8 July 2016 |date=13 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Kumar |first=Rupesh |date=18 April 2020 |title=Bigg Boss 13: सलमान खान के साथ रश्मि देसाई कर चुकी हैं रोमांस, जन्मदिन पर वायरल हुआ Video |url=https://www.jagran.com/entertainment/bollywood-bigg-boss-13-contestant-rashami-desai-celebrating-her-birthday-today-as-old-video-with-salman-khan-gone-viral-20027561.html |work=Dainik Jagaran |access-date=27 March 2021}}</ref> in [[Nagaon]] town of [[Assam]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/happy-birthday-rashami-desai-5061654/ |title=Happy Birthday Rashami Desai: Lesser known facts about this television star |date=13 February 2018 |work=The Indian Express |access-date=27 March 2021}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> She is a [[Gujarati people|Gujarati]] by origin.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://daily.bhaskar.com/news/ENT-TV-diwali-special-ssharad-malhotra-vivian-dsena-rashami-desai-reveals-their-special-4783142-NOR.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141025072451/http://daily.bhaskar.com/news/ENT-TV-diwali-special-ssharad-malhotra-vivian-dsena-rashami-desai-reveals-their-special-4783142-NOR.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=25 October 2014 |title=Ssharad Malhotra, Rashami Desai reveals their special shopping plan for Dhanteras |first=Kiran |last=Jain |date=22 October 2014 |work=[[Daily Bhaskar]]}}</ref> She has a brother, Gaurav Desai. Desai was brought up in Mumbai and did her schooling and undergraduation there.<ref name=":10">{{cite news |last1=Tiwari |first1=Vijaya |title=Exclusive - Bigg Boss 13 contestant Rashami Desai's brother Gaurav: Arhaan Khan is nobody to revive my sister's career, she's already settled - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-bigg-boss-13-contestant-rashami-desais-brother-gaurav-arhaan-khan-is-nobody-to-revive-my-sisters-career-shes-already-settled/articleshow/72619395.cms |access-date=15 December 2019 |work=The Times of India |date=14 December 2019 |language=en}}</ref> Rashami pursued a diploma degree in Tours and Travels from [[Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics]], Mumbai.
 
== Career ==
=== Acting debut in films (2002–2006) ===
Desai began her acting career with regional films where she appeared in an [[Assamese language|Assamese]]-language film titled ''[[Kanyadaan (2002 film)|Kanyadaan]]'' in 2002. Desai made her Bollywood debut with Birendra Nath Tiwari-directed 2004 [[romance film|romantic]] [[mystery film|mystery]] ''[[Yeh Lamhe Judaai Ke]]'' alongside [[Shah Rukh Khan]] and [[Raveena Tandon]]. She essayed the role of Sheetal, a college student whose elder sister (played by Tandon) is murdered.<ref name=":11">{{cite web |url=https://www.abplive.com/entertainment/television/bigg-boss-13-did-you-know-tv-actress-rashami-desai-had-once-played-lead-role-in-a-shah-rukh-khans-1994-film-titled-yeh-lamhe-judaai-ke-watch-trailer-inside-1089084/amp |title=Bigg Boss 13: Did You Know That Rashami Desai Had Once Played Parallel Lead Role In An SRK Film In 1994? Trailer Inside! |date=11 October 2019}}{{Dead link|date=April 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiatv.in/entertainment/tv-bigg-boss-13-rashmi-desai-starred-in-a-shah-rukh-khan-film-yeh-lamhe-hain-judaai-ke-watch-video-664297 |title=Bigg Boss 13: Rashami Desai starred in a Shah Rukh Khan film Yeh Lamhe Judaai Ke |publisher=India TV |date=1 October 2019 |access-date=27 April 2021}}</ref>


Desai also ventured into [[stand-up comedy]] with reality shows like ''[[Comedy Circus Mahasangram]]'' (2010), ''[[Comedy Ka Maha Muqabala]]'' (2011), ''[[Kahaani Comedy Circus Ki]]'' (2012) and ''[[Comedy Nights Live]]'' (2016).
In 2005, Desai appeared in the Hindi film ''Shabnam Mausi'', where she played the role of Naina alongside [[Ashutosh Rana]] and [[Vijay Raaz]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/shabnam_mausi |title=Shabnam Mausi(2005)- Rotten Tomatoes |website=Rotten Tomatoes |access-date=21 April 2021}}</ref> She later earned fame in the [[Bhojpuri language|Bhojpuri]] film industry where she played many roles in the films like ''Balma Bada Nadaan'' and ''Gabbar Singh''. In 2005, Desai starred in the film ''[[Kab Hoi Gawna Hamar]]'', that went on to win the [[Discontinued and Intermittent National Film Awards#Best Feature Film in Bhojpuri|National Award for Best Feature Film in Bhojpuri]].<ref name="Kab Hoi Gauna Hammar 2">{{cite news |last1=Kelkar |first1=Reshma |title=Udit Narayan's Bhojpuri film starring Ravi Kishan wins National Award : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/udit-narayans-bhojpuri-film-starring-ravi-kishan-wins-national-award/ |access-date=9 February 2021 |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=21 August 2007 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="Kab Hoi Gauna Hammar 3">{{cite news |title=Rashmi's filmy past |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/rashmis-filmi-past/articleshow/5424149.cms |access-date=20 March 2021 |work=The Times of India |date=9 January 2010}}</ref>


== Early life ==
=== Television debut and breakthrough (2006–2008) ===
Rashami was born Shivani Desai<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/rashami-desai-to-nia-sharma-did-you-know-the-original-names-of-the-famous-tv-celebs/photostory/72146010.cms|title=Rashami Desai to Nia Sharma: Did you know the original names of these famous TV celebs?|date=20 November 2019}}</ref> on 13 February 1986 in Nagaon, Assam.<ref name=":1" /> Desai is a [[Gujarati people|Gujarati]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://daily.bhaskar.com/news/ENT-TV-diwali-special-ssharad-malhotra-vivian-dsena-rashami-desai-reveals-their-special-4783142-NOR.html|title=Ssharad Malhotra, Rashami Desai reveals their special shopping plan for Dhanteras|first=Kiran|last=Jain|date=22 October 2014|publisher=[[Daily Bhaskar]]}}</ref> She has a brother, Gaurav Desai. Desai was born and brought in Mumbai and did her schooling and undergraduation there<ref>{{cite news |last1=Tiwari |first1=Vijaya |title=Exclusive - Bigg Boss 13 contestant Rashami Desai's brother Gaurav: Arhaan Khan is nobody to revive my sister's career, she's already settled - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-bigg-boss-13-contestant-rashami-desais-brother-gaurav-arhaan-khan-is-nobody-to-revive-my-sisters-career-shes-already-settled/articleshow/72619395.cms |access-date=15 December 2019 |work=The Times of India |date=14 December 2019 |language=en}}</ref> Rashmi pursued a diploma degree in Tours and Travels from [[Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics]], Mumbai.
Desai made her television debut in 2006 with the mythological drama series ''[[Raavan (TV series)|Raavan]]'' on [[Zee TV]], where she played the role of Queen [[Mandodari]]. Desai was cast opposite [[Jay Soni]] in the series.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=3 February 2022 |title=Rashmi Desai To Play Female Lead in Dushyant Pratap Singh's Film |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/rashmi-desai-to-play-female-lead-in-dushyant-pratap-singhs-film-4729292.html |access-date=9 January 2023 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref> In 2007, Desai appeared in the English film titled ''[[Sambar Salsa]]''.
 
In 2008, Desai got her first big break in daily soaps that fetched her the limelight with her portrayal of the [[dual role]] of Nikki Shrivastav and Pari Rai Choudhary in [[Star One (Indian TV channel)|Star One]]'s ''[[Pari Hoon Main]]''.<ref>{{cite news |title=Diamond damsel |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/diamond-damsel/cid/603174 |access-date=21 April 2021 |work=The Telegraph |date=8 March 2008}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Thadani |first=Megha |date=27 April 2020 |title=Rashami Desai reminisces her journey from debut show Pari Hoon Main to Naagin 4 with a 'Then and Now' photo {{!}} PINKVILLA |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news-gossip/rashami-desai-reminisces-her-journey-debut-show-pari-hoon-main-naagin-4-then-and-now-photo-527585?amp |access-date=19 May 2021 |website=www.pinkvilla.com |archive-date=19 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210519170610/https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news-gossip/rashami-desai-reminisces-her-journey-debut-show-pari-hoon-main-naagin-4-then-and-now-photo-527585?amp |url-status=dead }}</ref> Directed and produced by [[Ravi Chopra]], the series also featured [[Mohit Malik]] and [[Karan Veer Mehra]] in pivotal roles. The show followed the story of two look-alikes; Pari (an actress) and Nikki (a simple girl) who bump into each other,  exchange their identities, and begin living each other's lives.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Poojary |first1=Sapana Patil |title='If you dream, you'll achieve' |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-if-you-dream-you-ll-achieve-1147952 |access-date=21 April 2021 |work=DNA India |date=28 January 2008 |language=en}}</ref> Desai then appeared as Priya in [[Star One (Indian TV channel)|Star One]]'s horror [[Thriller (genre)|thriller]] [[Anthology series|anthology]] series ''[[Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai]]'' alongside [[Manish Paul]].
 
=== Established success with ''Uttaran'' (2009–2016) ===


== Career ==
In 2009, Desai briefly appeared in ''[[Meet Mila De Rabba]]'' aired on [[Sony TV]] where she played the role of Dr. Meher Datta alongside [[Surilie Gautam]] and [[Piyush Sahdev]].{{Citation needed|date=February 2022}}
=== 2002–2006: Acting debut in films ===
Desai began her acting career with regional films where she appeared in an [[Assamese language|Assamese]]-language film titled ''[[Kanyadaan (2002 film)|Kanyadaan]]'' in 2002. Desai made her Bollywood debut with Birendra Nath Tiwari-directed 2004 [[romance film|romantic]] [[mystery film|mystery]] ''[[Yeh Lamhe Judaai Ke]]'' alongside [[Shah Rukh Khan]] and [[Raveena Tandon]]. She essayed the role of Sheetal, a college student whose elder sister (played by Tandon) is murdered.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.abplive.com/entertainment/television/bigg-boss-13-did-you-know-tv-actress-rashami-desai-had-once-played-lead-role-in-a-shah-rukh-khans-1994-film-titled-yeh-lamhe-judaai-ke-watch-trailer-inside-1089084/amp|title=Bigg Boss 13: Did You Know That Rashami Desai Had Once Played Parallel Lead Role In An SRK Film In 1994? Trailer Inside!|date=11 October 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatv.in/amp/entertainment/tv-bigg-boss-13-rashmi-desai-starred-in-a-shah-rukh-khan-film-yeh-lamhe-hain-judaai-ke-watch-video-664297|title=Bigg Boss 13: Rashami Desai starred in a Shah Rukh Khan film Yeh Lamhe Judaai Ke| work=India TV| date=1 October 2019| access-date=27 April 2021}}</ref>


In 2005, Desai appeared in the Hindi film ''Shabnam Mausi'', where she played the role of Naina alongside [[Ashutosh Rana]] and [[Vijay Raaz]].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/shabnam_mausi| title=Shabnam Mausi(2005)- Rotten Tomatoes| website= Rotten Tomatoes| access-date=21 April 2021}}</ref> She later earned fame in the [[Bhojpuri language|Bhojpuri]] film industry where she played many roles in the films like ''Balma Bada Nadaan'' and ''Gabbar Singh''. In 2005, Desai starred in the film ''Kab Hoi Gauna Hammar'', that went on to win the [[Discontinued and Intermittent National Film Awards#Best Feature Film in Bhojpuri|National Award for Best Feature Film in Bhojpuri]].<ref name="Kab Hoi Gauna Hammar 1">{{cite news |title=Udit's first film wins National Award |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/bollywood/news/2007/kab-hoi-gawna-hamar-210807.html |access-date=9 February 2021 |work=FilmiBeat |date=21 August 2007 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="Kab Hoi Gauna Hammar 2">{{cite news |last1=Kelkar |first1=Reshma |title=Udit Narayan's Bhojpuri film starring Ravi Kishan wins National Award : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/udit-narayans-bhojpuri-film-starring-ravi-kishan-wins-national-award/ |access-date=9 February 2021 |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=21 August 2007 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="Kab Hoi Gauna Hammar 3">{{cite news |title=Rashmi's filmy past | url=https://www.timesofindia.com/tv/news/hindi/rashmis-filmi-past/amp_articleshow/5424149.cms|access-date=20 March 2021 |work=The Times of India |date=9 January 2010}}</ref>
[[File:Rashami Desai gracing Indian Telly Awards 2010 (cropped).jpg|thumb|right|Desai at [[Indian Telly Awards|Indian Telly Awards 2010]], where she received the award for Best Actress in a Negative Role for her work in ''[[Uttaran]]'']]
Desai earned widespread acclaim and recognition upon entering [[Colors TV]]'s long-running soap opera ''[[Uttaran]]'' in 2009, where she played the parallel lead alongside [[Tina Datta]] and [[Nandish Sandhu]]. The series followed the story of two friends, Ichcha and Tapasya, who hail from different strata of the society. Desai replaced [[Ishita Panchal]] to play the role of adult Tapasya Thakur, a rich girl who gets manipulated by her maternal grandmother upon feeling less loved than her friend by her own parents.{{Citation needed|date=April 2023}} ''Uttaran'' opened up newer international markets for [[Indian Television]], making Desai a household name beyond the country's shores.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Indian TV soaps become serial hits across the world |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/entertainment/indian-tv-soaps-become-serial-hits-across-the-world/slideshow/18179321.cms |access-date=19 May 2021 |website=The Economic Times}}</ref> For ''[[Uttaran]]'', Desai received numerous accolades and nominations including the [[ITA Award for Best Actress Popular]] and [[Indian Telly Award for Best Actress in a Negative Role|Indian Telly Award for Best Actress in a Negative Role Popular]] in 2010. In January 2012 she opted out of the show. On 7 November 2012, she returned to ''Uttaran'' with positive shades, and left the show again in 2014 citing creative differences.<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 November 2012 |title=Uttaran changed my life: Rashami Desai |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/uttaran-changed-my-life-rashami-desai/story-WQMYkVkiYj8J2i5RChRcKK.html |access-date=8 May 2021 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Maheshwari |first=Neha |date=2 August 2014 |title=Rashami Desai quits Uttaran again |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/rashami-desai-quits-uttaran-again/articleshow/39418978.cms |work=The Times of India |access-date=8 May 2021}}</ref>


=== 2006–2008: Television debut and breakthrough role ===
In 2010, Desai participated in [[Sony Entertainment Television|Sony TV]]'s comedy reality TV show ''[[Comedy Circus 3 Ka Tadka]]'' as a wildcard entrant with [[Vikrant Massey]].{{Citation needed|date=February 2022}} Desai then participated as a member of the team "Massakalli Girls" in season 2 of the dance [[reality television]] show [[Zara Nachke Dikha]] which aired on [[StarPlus|Star Plus]]. Her team emerged as winners.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 July 2010 |title=Massakali Girls win Zara Nachke Dikha 2 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/massakali-girls-win-zara-nachke-dikha-2/story-sPo5CKcpicRZhUpfANAXUP.html |access-date=5 May 2021 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> In the same year, Desai also appeared as panellist in [[Imagine TV]]'s reality show ''[[Meethi Choori No 1]]'' and participated in [[Sony TV]]'s comedy reality show ''[[Comedy Circus Mahasangram]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 February 2010 |title=Comedy Circus Mahasangram begins |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv-/Comedy-Circus-Mahasangram-begins/articleshow/5538835.cms |access-date=17 May 2021 |website=The Times of India}}</ref>
Desai made her television debut in 2006 with the mythological drama series ''[[Raavan (TV series)|Ravan]]'' on [[Zee TV]], where she played the role of Queen [[Mandodari]]. Desai was cast opposite [[Jay Soni]] in the series.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.indiaforums.com/article/in-real-life-every-person-is-a-little-selfish-rashmi-desai_20241?mode=amp| title='In real life, every person is a little selfish'- Rashami Desai| work=India Forums| date=29 August 2010| access-date=30 April 2021}}</ref> In 2007, Desai appeared in the [[English language|English]] film titled ''[[Sambar Salsa]]''.


In 2008, Desai got her first big break in daily soaps that fetched her the limelight with her portrayal of the [[dual role]] of Nikki Shrivastav and Pari Rai Choudhary in [[Star One (Indian TV channel)|Star One]]'s ''[[Pari Hoon Main]]''.<ref>{{cite news |title=Diamond damsel |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/diamond-damsel/cid/603174 |access-date=21 April 2021 |work=The Telegraph |date=8 March 2008}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Rashami Desai reminisces her journey from debut show Pari Hoon Main to Naagin 4 with a 'Then and Now' photo {{!}} PINKVILLA|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news-gossip/rashami-desai-reminisces-her-journey-debut-show-pari-hoon-main-naagin-4-then-and-now-photo-527585?amp|access-date=19 May 2021|website=www.pinkvilla.com}}</ref> Directed and produced by [[Ravi Chopra]], the series also featured [[Mohit Malik]] and [[Karan Veer Mehra]] in pivotal roles. The show followed the story of two look-alikes; Pari (an actress) and Nikki (a simple girl) who bump into each other,  exchange their identities, and begin living each other's lives.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Poojary |first1=Sapana Patil |title='If you dream, you'll achieve' |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-if-you-dream-you-ll-achieve-1147952 |access-date=21 April 2021 |work=DNA India |date=28 January 2008 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Rashmi's fairy tale|url=https://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/interviews/rashmi|access-date=30 April 2021|website=Tellychakkar.com|language=en}}</ref> Desai then appeared as Priya in [[Star One (Indian TV channel)|Star One]]'s horror [[Thriller (genre)|thriller]] [[Anthology series|anthology]] series ''[[Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai]]'' alongside [[Manish Paul]].
In 2011, Desai participated in [[StarPlus]]'s comedy reality TV show ''[[Comedy Ka Maha Muqabala]],'' where her team emerged as runner-ups.


=== 2009–2016: Established success with ''Uttaran'' ===
In 2012, Desai appeared as Shivani in the [[Vikram Bhatt]]-directed horror [[Anthology series|anthology]] series ''[[Haunted Nights]]'', aired on [[Sahara One]].{{Citation needed|date=February 2022}} She then participated in the dance [[Reality television|reality TV]] show ''[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa season 5|Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5]]'' which aired on [[Colors TV]]<ref>{{cite news |url=http://archive.mid-day.com/entertainment/2012/sep/010912-Rashami-Desai-Sandhu-is-scared-of-Jhalak-Dikhhla-Jaa-choreographer.htm |title=Rashami Desai Sandhu is scared of 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa' choreographer |work=Mid Day |date=1 September 2012 |access-date=7 July 2016 |archive-date=15 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180915234630/http://archive.mid-day.com/entertainment/2012/sep/010912-Rashami-Desai-Sandhu-is-scared-of-Jhalak-Dikhhla-Jaa-choreographer.htm |url-status=dead}}</ref>  and ultimately emerged as the first runner up. She also appeared on the [[Shekhar Suman]] hosted show ''[[Movers & Shakers (TV series)|Movers & Shakers]]''.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/Rashami-Desai-sizzles-on-Movers-Shakers/articleshow/13411838.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928161527/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-23/tv/31825850_1_movers-shakers-shekhar-suman-naughty-kid |url-status=live |archive-date=28 September 2013 |title=Rashami Desai sizzles on Movers & Shakers |date=23 May 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=26 August 2015}}</ref> Later in 2012, Desai made a cameo appearance in the [[Salman Khan]] starrer Hindi film ''[[Dabangg 2]]''.


In 2009, Desai briefly appeared in ''[[Meet Mila De Rabba]]'' aired on [[Sony TV]] where she played the role of Dr. Meher Datta alongside [[Surilie Gautam]] and [[Piyush Sahdev]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rashmi Desai enters Meet Mila De Rabba..|url=https://www.indiaforums.com/article/rashmi-desai-enters-meet-mila-de-rabba_10361|access-date=7 May 2021|website=India Forums|language=en-gb}}</ref>
In 2013, Desai played the part of Natkhat Sali in [[Colors TV]]'s [[stand-up comedy]] show ''Nautanki: The Comedy Theatre''.<ref>{{Cite news |title=New show Nautanki : The Comedy Theatre launches! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/new-show-nautanki-the-comedy-theatre-launches/articleshow/18194059.cms |work=The Times of India |date=26 January 2013 |access-date=28 May 2021}}</ref>


Desai earned widespread acclaim and recognition upon entering [[Colors TV]]'s long-running soap opera ''[[Uttaran]]'' in 2009, where she played the parallel lead alongside [[Tina Datta]] and [[Nandish Sandhu]]. The series followed the story of two friends Ichcha and Tapasya, who hail from different strata of the society. Desai replaced [[Ishita Panchal]] and played the role of adult Tapasya Thakur, a rich girl who gets manipulated by her maternal grandmother upon feeling less loved than her friend by her own parents.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Das|first=Samarpita|date=11 April 2020|title=[Exclusive] Rashami Desai on playing Tapasya in Uttaran: I got messages from people saying we want to hate you but...|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/exclusive-rashami-desai-playing-tapasya-uttaran-i-got-messages-people-saying-we-want-hate-817305|access-date=8 May 2021|work=[[International Business Times]]|language=en}}</ref> ''Uttaran'' opened up newer international markets for [[Indian Television]], making Desai a household name beyond the country's shores.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Indian TV soaps become serial hits across the world|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/entertainment/indian-tv-soaps-become-serial-hits-across-the-world/slideshow/18179321.cms|access-date=19 May 2021|website=The Economic Times}}</ref> For ''[[Uttaran]]'', Desai received numerous accolades and nominations including the [[ITA Award for Best Actress Popular]] and [[Indian Telly Award for Best Actress in a Negative Role|Indian Telly Award for Best Actress in a Negative Role Popular]] in 2010. In January 2012 she opted out of the show. On 7 November 2012, she returned to ''Uttaran'' with positive shades, but left the show again in 2014 citing creative differences.<ref>{{Cite web|date=7 November 2012|title=Uttaran changed my life: Rashami Desai|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/uttaran-changed-my-life-rashami-desai/story-WQMYkVkiYj8J2i5RChRcKK.html|access-date=8 May 2021|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Rashami Desai quits Uttaran again - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/rashami-desai-quits-uttaran-again/articleshow/39418978.cms|access-date=8 May 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
In 2014, Desai appeared as a victim of blind faith and a woman who is tortured by her own family in the episode-based shows ''[[Savdhaan India]]''{{Citation needed|date=February 2022}} and [[CID (Indian TV series)|''CID'']]<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bhatia |first=Saloni |date=3 December 2014 |title=Rashami Desai to star in CID |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/rashami-desai-to-star-in-cid/articleshow/43158119.cms |work=The Times of India |access-date=18 May 2021}}</ref> respectively.


In 2010, Desai participated in [[Sony Entertainment Television|Sony TV]]'s comedy reality TV show ''[[Comedy Circus 3 Ka Tadka]]'' as a wildcard entrant with [[Vikrant Massey]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rashmi Desai and Vikrant enter Teen Ka Tadka...|url=https://www.indiaforums.com/article/rashmi-desai-and-vikrant-enter-teen-ka-tadka_15934|access-date=28 May 2021|website=India Forums|language=en-gb}}</ref> Desai then participated as a member of the team "Massakalli Girls" in season 2 of the dance [[Reality tv|reality TV]] show [[Zara Nachke Dikha]] which aired on [[StarPlus|Star Plus]]. Her team emerged as winners.<ref>{{Cite web|date=12 July 2010|title=Massakali Girls win Zara Nachke Dikha 2|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/massakali-girls-win-zara-nachke-dikha-2/story-sPo5CKcpicRZhUpfANAXUP.html|access-date=5 May 2021|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> In the same year, Desai also appeared as panelist in [[Imagine TV]]'s reality show ''[[Meethi Choori No 1]]'' and participated in [[Sony TV]]'s comedy reality show ''[[Comedy Circus Mahasangram]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|date=6 February 2010|title=Comedy Circus Mahasangram begins|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/tv-/Comedy-Circus-Mahasangram-begins/articleshow/5538835.cms|url-status=live|access-date=17 May 2021|website=The Times of India}}</ref>
In 2015, Desai participated in ''[[Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 6]]''. She was eliminated, but was brought back on the show as a wild card entrant.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/top-stories/story/khatron-ke-khiladi-6-rashami-desai-rohit-shetty-nandish-sandhu-ashish-chowdhry-hussain-kuwajerwala-iqbal-khan-sana-khan-243622-2015-03-10 |title=Khatron Ke Khiladi 6: Rashami Desai to return as wild card entry? |work=India Today |date=10 March 2015 |access-date=25 February 2021}}</ref> She was again eliminated just before the finale along with [[Sana Khan]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Sana Khan and Rashmi Desai eliminated from 'Khatron Ke Khiladi' one week before its Grand Finale! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Sana-Khan-and-Rashmi-Desai-eliminated-from-Khatron-Ke-Khiladi-one-week-before-its-Grand-Finale/articleshow/46822809.cms |access-date=25 February 2021 |work=The Times of India |date=21 May 2015 |language=en}}</ref> She then participated in ''[[Nach Baliye#Season 7|Nach Baliye 7]]'' with her then spouse [[Nandish Sandhu]] and they became first runners-up.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/entertainment/photo/final-list-of-contestants-of-nach-baliye-7-upen-patel-karishma-tanna-shakti-arora-neha-saxena-rashami-desai-nandish-sandhu-375049-2015-04-15/7 |title=Meet the contestants of Nach Baliye 7 |date=15 April 2015 |magazine=India Today |access-date=25 February 2021}}</ref> In October 2015, Desai appeared as a deaf and mute girl in [[Palash Muchhal]]'s music video titled ''Teri Ek Hassi'' alongside [[Nandish Sandhu]]. It was sung by [[Jubin Nautiyal]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 October 2015 |title=Nandish Sandhu, Rashami Desai in music video together |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/nandish-sandhu-rashami-desai-in-music-video-together/ |access-date=30 April 2021 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> Later in the year, Desai briefly appeared in [[Colors TV]]'s ''[[Ishq Ka Rang Safed]]'' where she played the grey role of Tulsi, a widow with hidden motives.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Tyagi |first=Anil |date=6 October 2015 |title=Rashmi Desai to enter 'Ishq ka Rang Safed' |url=http://bollywoodtoday.in/rashmi-desai-to-enter-ishq-ka-rang-safed/ |work= BollywoodToday |access-date=5 May 2021}}</ref>


In 2011, Desai participated in [[Star Plus]]'s comedy reality TV show ''[[Comedy Ka Maha Muqabala]],'' where her team emerged as runner-ups.
In 2016, Desai essayed the negative role of dark supernatural character Preeti in [[&TV]]'s ''[[Adhuri Kahaani Hamari]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bhatia |first=Saloni |date=3 February 2016 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Rashami-Desai-to-play-negative-role-for-the-first-time/articleshow/50820015.cms |title=Rashami Desai to play negative role for the first time |work=The Times of India |access-date=29 April 2021}}</ref> She also participated in ''Box Cricket League'' in March 2016. Desai then appeared in [[Palash Muchhal]]'s dance based music video titled ''Sajna Ve'' alongside [[Salman Yusuff Khan]]. It was sung by [[Monali Thakur]] and Dilip Soni.<ref>{{Citation |title=Sajna Ve {{!}} Palash Muchhal {{!}} Dilip Soni {{!}} Monali Thakur {{!}} Salman Yusuf Khan {{!}} Rashami Desai | date=19 March 2016 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYF9nbIz5JM |language=en |access-date=30 April 2021}}</ref> Desai then participated in [[Balaji Telefilms]]' comedy reality show ''[[Mazaak Mazaak Mein]]'', aired on [[Life OK]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 July 2016 |title=24 Season 2 to Mazak Mazak Mein: All you want to know about the shows premiering tomorrow |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/what-s-hot/story/24-season-2-to-mazak-mazak-mein-all-you-want-to-know-about-the-shows-premiering-tomorrow-lifetv-330811-2016-07-22 |access-date=29 May 2021 |website=India Today}}</ref>


In 2012, Desai appeared as Shivani in the [[Vikram Bhatt]]-directed horror [[Anthology series|anthology]] series ''[[Haunted Nights]]'', aired on [[Sahara One]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Gear up for Sahara One's new show Haunted Nights|url=https://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/gear-sahara-ones-new-show-haunted-nights|access-date=17 May 2021|website=Tellychakkar.com|language=en}}</ref> She then participated in the dance [[Reality television|reality TV]] show ''[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (season 5)|Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5]]'' which aired on [[Colors TV]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://archive.mid-day.com/entertainment/2012/sep/010912-Rashami-Desai-Sandhu-is-scared-of-Jhalak-Dikhhla-Jaa-choreographer.htm |title=Rashami Desai Sandhu is scared of 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa' choreographer |work=Mid Day |date=1 September 2012 |access-date= 7 July 2016}}</ref>  and ultimately emerged as the first runner up. She also appeared on the [[Shekhar Suman]] hosted show ''[[Movers & Shakers Masala Markey|Movers and Shakers]]''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-23/tv/31825850_1_movers-shakers-shekhar-suman-naughty-kid |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928161527/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-23/tv/31825850_1_movers-shakers-shekhar-suman-naughty-kid |url-status=dead |archive-date=28 September 2013 |title=Rashami Desai sizzles on Movers & Shakers |date=23 May 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=26 August 2015}}</ref> Later in 2012, Desai made a cameo appearance in the [[Salman Khan]] starrer Hindi film ''[[Dabangg 2]]''.
=== ''Dil Se Dil Tak'' and beyond (2017–2020) ===


In 2013, Desai played the part of Natkhat Sali in [[Colors TV]]'s [[stand-up comedy]] show ''Nautanki: The Comedy Theatre''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=New show Nautanki : The Comedy Theatre launches! - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/new-show-nautanki-the-comedy-theatre-launches/articleshow/18194059.cms|access-date=28 May 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
[[File:Rashami Desai at Golden Petal Awards (2017) (cropped) (1).jpg|thumb|Desai at [[Colors TV#Golden Petal Awards|Golden Petal Awards 2017]], where she was nominated under Best Actress Category for her work in ''[[Dil Se Dil Tak]]''|alt=]]
In 2017, Desai starred in [[Colors TV]]'s [[drama]] series ''[[Dil Se Dil Tak]]'', opposite [[Sidharth Shukla]] and [[Jasmin Bhasin]]. Desai was cast in the role of Shorvari Bhanushali, a woman caught between love for her husband and her desire to be a mother.<ref>{{cite news |title=Happy Birthday Rashami Desai: Lesser known facts about this television star |url=https://www.indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/happy-birthday-rashami-desai-5061654/lite/ |access-date=27 April 2021 |work=The Indian Express |date=13 February 2018 |language=en}}</ref> The series was loosely based on the Hindi film ''[[Chori Chori Chupke Chupke]]'' (2001).<ref>{{cite news |title=Sidharth-Rashami's 'Dil Se Dil Tak' to Return on Colors |url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/tv/sidharth-shukla-rashami-desai-dil-se-dil-tak-return-on-colors |access-date=19 November 2020 |work=TheQuint |date=30 March 2020 |language=en}}</ref> Desai described her role as someone who "doesn't express through words. She uses gestures, eyes and her facial expressions to express what she is feeling. That is interesting. In fact, as an actor, this gives me a lot of scope for performance.".<ref>{{cite news |title=Rashami Desai on Dil Se Dil Tak |url=https://www.indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/i-apologised-to-siddharth-shukla-on-first-day-of-dil-se-dil-tak-rashami-desai/lite/ |access-date=28 April 2021 |work=The Indian Express |date=17 January 2017 |language=en}}</ref> For her role in the series, she was nominated under Best Actress category at [[Colors TV#Golden Petal Awards|Golden Petal Awards]] 2017.<ref>{{cite news |title=Golden Petal Awards 2017: Here is the nominations list |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news-gossip/375459/golden-petal-awards-2017-here-nominations-list%3famp |work=Pinkvilla |date=1 April 2021 |access-date=28 April 2021 |language=en }}{{Dead link|date=November 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>


In 2014, Desai appeared as a victim of blind faith and a woman who is tortured by her own family in the episode-based shows ''[[Savdhaan India]]''<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rashmi Desai to feature in an episodic of Savdhaan India - India Fights Back!|url=https://www.indiaforums.com/article/rashmi-desai-to-feature-in-an-episodic-of-savdhaan-india-india-fights-back_60212|access-date=18 May 2021|website=India Forums|language=en}}</ref> and [[CID (Indian TV series)|''CID'']]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rashami Desai to star in CID - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/rashami-desai-to-star-in-cid/articleshow/43158119.cms|access-date=18 May 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> respectively.
In the same year, Desai made her Gujarati film debut with Bhavin Wadia's [[romance film|romantic]] [[Thriller film|thriller]] ''[[Superstar (2017 film)|Superstar]],'' where she was cast opposite Dhruvin Shah, worked wonders at the box office had not only been appreciated by critics in Gujarat, but also had a dream run at the BO, with shows running housefull even in its seventh week.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Gupta |first1=Kajal |title=I was missing myself |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/i-was-missing-myself/article17407880.ece |access-date=19 November 2020 |work=The Hindu |date=4 March 2017 |language=en-IN}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Gujarati film superstar to be remade in hindi |url=https://www.bizasialive.com/gujarati-film-superstar-remade-hindi/ |access-date=27 April 2021 |work=BizAsia.com |date=21 March 2017 |language=en-IN}}</ref> Desai won award for Best Debut Actress at Gujarati Transmedia Awards 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |title=Rashmi Desai, Deepshikha and other celebs attend the 17th Transmedia Gujarati Screen and Stage Awards in Mumbai (15) {{!}} Avani Modi Images - Bollywood Hungama |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/parties-and-events/rashmi-desai-deepshikha-celebs-attend-17th-transmedia-gujarati-screen-stage-awards-mumbai/rashmi-desai-deepshikha-and-other-celebs-attend-the-17th-transmedia-gujarati-screen-and-stage-awards-in-mumbai-15/ |access-date=25 September 2024 |language=en}}</ref> Desai also participated in [[Tennis Premier League]] as the brand ambassador of her team Binny’s Brigade in October 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Times |first=Sakal |date=10 September 2018 |title=Popular TV actors on board for Tennis Premier League |url=https://www.thebridgechronicle.com/lifestyle/art-culture/popular-tv-actors-board-tennis-premier-league-24725 |access-date=26 September 2024 |website=The Bridge Chronicle |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=News & Event |url=https://sarfambuildcon.in/news-event/ |access-date=26 September 2024 |website=Sarfam Buildcon Pvt. Ltd. |language=en}}</ref>
[[File:Rashami Desai Khatron Ke Khiladi.jpg|thumb|left|Desai at Khatron Ke Khiladi launch in 2015]]
In 2015, Desai participated in ''[[Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 6]]''. She was eliminated, but was brought back on the show as a wild card entrant.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/top-stories/story/khatron-ke-khiladi-6-rashami-desai-rohit-shetty-nandish-sandhu-ashish-chowdhry-hussain-kuwajerwala-iqbal-khan-sana-khan-243622-2015-03-10|title=Khatron Ke Khiladi 6: Rashami Desai to return as wild card entry?|work=India Today|date=10 March 2015|access-date=25 February 2021}}</ref> She was again eliminated just before the finale along with [[Sana Khan]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Sana Khan and Rashmi Desai eliminated from 'Khatron Ke Khiladi' one week before its Grand Finale! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Sana-Khan-and-Rashmi-Desai-eliminated-from-Khatron-Ke-Khiladi-one-week-before-its-Grand-Finale/articleshow/46822809.cms |access-date=25 February 2021 |work=The Times of India |date=21 May 2015 |language=en}}</ref> She then participated in ''[[Nach Baliye#Season 7|Nach Baliye 7]]'' with her then spouse [[Nandish Sandhu]] and they became 1st runners-up.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/entertainment/photo/final-list-of-contestants-of-nach-baliye-7-upen-patel-karishma-tanna-shakti-arora-neha-saxena-rashami-desai-nandish-sandhu-375049-2015-04-15/4|title=Meet the contestants of Nach Baliye 7|date=15 April 2015|work=India Today|access-date=25 February 2021}}</ref> In October 2015, Desai appeared as a deaf and mute girl in [[Palash Muchhal]]'s music video titled ''Teri Ek Hassi'' alongside [[Nandish Sandhu]]. It was sung by [[Jubin Nautiyal]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=3 October 2015|title=Nandish Sandhu, Rashami Desai in music video together|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/nandish-sandhu-rashami-desai-in-music-video-together/|access-date=30 April 2021|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> Later in the year, Desai briefly appeared in [[Colors TV]]'s ''[[Ishq Ka Rang Safed]]'' where she played the grey role of Tulsi, a widow with hidden motives.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Tyagi|first=Anil|title=Rashmi Desai to enter 'Ishq ka Rang Safed' {{!}} BollywoodToday|url=http://bollywoodtoday.in/rashmi-desai-to-enter-ishq-ka-rang-safed/|access-date=5 May 2021|language=en-us}}</ref>


In 2016, Desai essayed the negative role of dark supernatural character Preeti in [[&TV]]'s ''[[Adhuri Kahaani Hamari]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Rashami-Desai-to-play-negative-role-for-the-first-time/articleshow/50820015.cms|title=Rashami Desai to play negative role for the first time - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=29 April 2021}}</ref> She also participated in ''[[Box Cricket League]]'' in March 2016. Desai then appeared in [[Palash Muchhal]]'s dance based music video titled ''Sajna Ve'' alongside [[Salman Yusuff Khan]]. It was sung by [[Monali Thakur]] and Dilip Soni.<ref>{{Citation|title=Sajna Ve {{!}} Palash Muchhal {{!}} Dilip Soni {{!}} Monali Thakur {{!}} Salman Yusuf Khan {{!}} Rashami Desai|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYF9nbIz5JM|language=en|access-date=30 April 2021}}</ref> Desai then participated in [[Balaji Telefilms]]' comedy reality show ''[[Mazaak Mazaak Mein]]'', aired on [[Life OK]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=22 July 2016|title=24 Season 2 to Mazak Mazak Mein: All you want to know about the shows premiering tomorrow|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/television/what-s-hot/story/24-season-2-to-mazak-mazak-mein-all-you-want-to-know-about-the-shows-premiering-tomorrow-lifetv-330811-2016-07-22|url-status=live|access-date=29 May 2021|website=India Today}}</ref> Desai also completed the 2016 anthology [[drama]] film ''Rare & Dare Six-X'', that also starred [[Rituparna Sengupta]] and [[Shweta Tiwari]] in important roles.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/six-x/cast/| work=Bollywood Hungama| title= Rare & Dare Six-X cast| access-date=27 April 2021}}</ref>
Desai began 2019 with the lead role in [[DD National]]'s [[comedy]] series ''Chalo Saaf Karein''. Launched by [[Doordarshan]] along with the [[Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation]], the show revolved around cleanliness and sanitation with a comic twist.<ref>{{cite web |title=DD's comedy series 'Chalo Saaf Karein' to be launched today |url=https://news.statetimes.in/dds-comedy-series-chalo-saaf-karein-to-be-launched-today/ |work=[[State Times]] |date=19 January 2019 |access-date=27 April 2021}}</ref> Desai played the role of Palak, an ambitious Delhi University graduate and a strong follower of Gandhian ideology and Swachhta, who intends to open a residential English medium school in her village.{{Citation needed|date=February 2022}} The series also featured Ashish Lal, [[Aruna Irani]] and [[Anita Raj]] in pivotal roles.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://doordarshan.gov.in/ddnational/launch-chalo-saaf-karein-0 |title=Launch of Chalo Saaf Karein |work=Doordarshan |date=18 January 2019 |access-date=29 November 2020}}</ref> Later in the year, Desai participated in the reality show ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi TV series) season 13|Bigg Boss 13]]'', where she finished as third runner up.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bigg-boss-13-contestant-heres-all-you-need-to-know-about-rashami-desai/articleshow/71361920.cms |title=Bigg Boss 13 contestant Rashami Desai: Here's all you need to know about the actress - Times of India |work=The Times of India |date=29 September 2019 |language=en |access-date=26 October 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Bigg Boss 13: 'Hina Ko Mai Yaad...' - Rashami Desai Reacts To NOT Winning The Show |url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/television/bigg-boss-13-rashami-desai-talks-about-losing-the-winners-trophy-her-equation-with-sidharth-shukla-1160344 |access-date=19 February 2020 |work=news.abplive.com |date=16 February 2020 |language=en}}</ref>


=== 2017–2020: ''Dil Se Dil Tak'' and beyond ===
In 2020, Desai essayed the role of Shalaka on [[Colors TV]]'s [[supernatural]] [[fantasy]] [[Thriller (genre)|thriller]] television series ''[[Naagin (2015 TV series)|Naagin 4: Bhagya Ka Zehreela Khel]]'' alongside [[Nia Sharma]], [[Anita Hassanandani]] and [[Vijayendra Kumeria]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/naagin-4-heres-the-first-look-of-rashami-desai-from-the-supernatural-saga/articleshow/74553289.cms |title=Naagin 4: Here's the first look of Rashami Desai from the supernatural saga |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=9 March 2020 |access-date=10 March 2020}}</ref> and also in ''[[Naagin (2015 TV series)|Naagin 5]]'' as special appearance.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Nirmal |first=Gayatri |date=29 May 2020 |title=Rashami Desai and Nia Sharma's high price rumours to Naagin 4 wrap-up; here's how the Ekta Kapoor show comes to an end |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/rashami-desai-and-nia-sharmas-high-price-rumours-to-naagin-4-wrap-up-heres-how-the-ekta-kapoor-show-comes-to-an-end/photostory/76086975.cms |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |access-date=11 July 2024}}</ref> Desai next appeared in the short film ''Tamas'' alongside Adhvik Mahajan, where she played the role of Sania<ref>{{cite news |title=Rashami Desai's digital debut Tamas is well-intentioned but badly executed, watch it here |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/rashami-desai-s-digital-debut-tamas-is-well-intentioned-but-badly-executed-watch-it-here/story-G3F2BTDhG5hvkYKFLpkmRN.html |access-date=19 November 2020 |work=Hindustan Times |date=8 July 2020 |language=en}}</ref> and participated in ''[[Ladies vs Gentlemen]]'', a reality interactive game show hosted by [[Ritesh Deshmukh]] and [[Genelia D'Souza]] in the same year.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bhasin |first1=Shriya |title=Genelia, hubby Riteish Deshmukh to turn host for new show 'Ladies Vs Gentlemen' {{!}} Celebrities News – India TV |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/celebrities/genelia-hubby-riteish-deshmukh-to-turn-host-for-new-show-ladies-vs-gentlemen-665542 |access-date=19 November 2020 |work=India TV News |date=17 November 2020}}</ref> In December 2020, Desai featured in [[Palash Muchhal]]'s dance based music video titled ''Ab Kya Jaan Legi Meri'' alongside [[Shaheer Sheikh]] and [[Sana Saeed]]. It was sung by [[Palash Muchhal]] and [[Amit Mishra (singer)|Amit Mishra]].<ref name="India Today">{{cite news |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/rashami-desai-shaheer-sheikh-sana-saeed-in-ab-kya-jaan-legi-meri-new-poster-1749428-2020-12-14 |title=Rashami Desai, Shaheer Sheikh, Sana Saeed in Ab Kya Jaan Legi Meri. New poster |work=India Today |date=14 December 2020 |access-date=14 December 2020}}</ref>


[[File:Rashami Desai at Golden Petal Awards (2017) (cropped) (1).jpg|thumb|Desai at [[Colors TV#Golden Petal Awards|Golden Petal Awards 2017]], where she was nominated under Best Actress Category for her work in ''[[Dil Se Dil Tak]]'']]
=== Professional expansion (2021–present) ===
In 2017, Desai starred in [[Colors TV]]'s [[drama]] series ''[[Dil Se Dil Tak]]'', opposite [[Sidharth Shukla]] and [[Jasmin Bhasin]]. Desai was cast in the role of Shorvari Bhanushali, a woman caught between love for her husband and her desire to be a mother.<ref>{{cite news |title=Happy Birthday Rashami Desai: Lesser known facts about this television star |url=https://www.indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/happy-birthday-rashami-desai-5061654/lite/ |access-date=27 April 2021 |work=Indian Express |date=13 February 2018 |language=en}}</ref> The series was loosely based on the Hindi film ''[[Chori Chori Chupke Chupke]]'' (2001).<ref>{{cite news |title=Sidharth-Rashami's 'Dil Se Dil Tak' to Return on Colors |url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/tv/sidharth-shukla-rashami-desai-dil-se-dil-tak-return-on-colors |access-date=19 November 2020 |work=TheQuint |date=30 March 2020 |language=en}}</ref> Desai described her role as someone who "doesn’t express through words. She uses gestures, eyes and her facial expressions to express what she is feeling. That is interesting. In fact, as an actor, this gives me a lot of scope for performance.".<ref>{{cite news |title=Rashami Desai on Dil Se Dil Tak |url=https://www.indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/i-apologised-to-siddharth-shukla-on-first-day-of-dil-se-dil-tak-rashami-desai/lite/ |access-date=28 April 2021 |work=Indian Express |date=17 January 2017 |language=en}}</ref> For her role in the series, she was nominated under Best Actress category at [[Colors TV#Golden Petal Awards|Golden Petal Awards]] 2017.<ref>{{cite news |title=Golden Petal Awards 2017: Here is the nominations list |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news-gossip/375459/golden-petal-awards-2017-here-nominations-list%3famp |work=Pinkvilla |date=1 April 2021 |access-date=28 April 2021 |language=en}}</ref>
In 2021, Desai made her web debut alongside [[Tanuj Virwani]] in [[Nivedita Basu]]-directed crime drama web series titled ''[[Tandoor (2021 web series)|Tandoor]],'' the series was nominated in filmfare OTT awards 2021 under best web series category. Loosely based on the infamous [[Murder of Naina Sahni|Tandoor case]] in [[Delhi]], Desai essayed the role of Palak Sahni, an aspiring politician who is murdered by her own husband (played by Virwani).<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Keshri |first=Shweta |date=5 December 2020|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/rashami-desai-says-her-role-in-web-series-tandoor-is-layered-1746968-2020-12-05 |title=Rashami Desai says her role in web series Tandoor is layered |magazine=India Today |access-date=8 December 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Kotecha |first=Ronak |date=27 July 2021 |title=Tandoor Season 1 Review: Tandoor relives one of the most chilling crime stories of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/tandoor/season-1/seasonreview/84783613.cms |work=The Times of India |access-date=21 July 2022}}</ref> In May 2021, it was announced that Desai will collaborate with singer [[Rahul Vaidya]] for a music cover.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |date=17 May 2021 |title=Bigg Boss fame Rahul Vaidya and Rashami Desai collaborate for romantic cover version of 'Kinna Sona' song, watch video : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/bigg-boss-fame-rahul-vaidya-rashami-desai-collaborate-romantic-cover-version-kinna-sona-song-watch-video/ |access-date=17 May 2021 |language=en}}</ref> In September 2021, Desai appeared in Altamash Faridi's music video titled ''Subhan Allah''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 September 2021 |first=Grace |last=Cyril |title=SubhanAllah music video out. Rashami Desai, Monis Khan's chemistry is just adorable |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/subhanallah-music-video-out-rashami-desai-monis-khan-s-chemistry-is-just-adorable-1850281-2021-09-07 |access-date=8 September 2021 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> Later in the year, Desai collaborated with [[Rahul Vaidya]] again for a music video titled ''Zindagi Khafa Khafa.''<ref>{{Cite news |title=Check Out Popular Hindi Official Music Video - 'Zindagi Khafa Khafa' Sung By Rahul Vaidya Featuring Rashami Desai |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/hindi/check-out-popular-hindi-official-music-video-zindagi-khafa-khafa-sung-by-rahul-vaidya-featuring-rashami-desai/videoshow/87974877.cms |access-date=5 December 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> In November 2021, Desai entered ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi TV series) season 15|Bigg Boss 15]]'' as a wildcard contestant and became the fifth runner-up.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Cyril |first=Grace |date=21 November 2021 |title=Bigg Boss 15 Weekend Ka Vaar Written Update: Rashami, Devoleena, Abhijeet enter as wild card contestants |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/reality-tv/story/bigg-boss-15-weekend-ka-vaar-written-update-rashami-devoleena-abhijeet-enter-as-wild-card-contestants-1879133-2021-11-21 |access-date=6 December 2021 |magazine=India Today |language=en}}</ref>
[[File:Rashami Desai promoting Tandoor.jpg|thumb|upright|Desai in 2021]]
In March 2022, Desai featured in three music videos titled ''Qatilana,'' ''Biraj Mein Jhoom'' and ''Tere Pind''.<ref>{{cite news |last1=सैनी |first1=नरेंद्र |title=Rashami Desai Qatilana Song: रश्मि देसाई म्यूजिक वीडियो में लग रही हैं बला की खूबसूरत, देखें 'कातिलाना' का वीडियो |url=https://ndtv.in/television/rashami-desai-killer-looks-in-the-upcoming-music-video-qatilana-2798234 |access-date=19 March 2022 |publisher=NDTV |date=2 March 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Coutinho D'souza |first=Natasha |date=18 March 2022 |title=Rashami Desai on new song: 'Biraj Mein Jhoom' is true to Holi spirit |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/television-news/article/rashami-desai-on-new-song-biraj-mein-jhoom-is-true-to-holi-spirit-23218980 |access-date=19 March 2022 |work=Mid Day |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":7" /> She then entered ''[[Naagin (2015 TV series)|Naagin 6]]'' for a cameo to portray the dual role shape-shifting serpents, reprising the role of Shalaka from season 4 with positive shades, and a new character Shanglira.<ref>{{Cite news |date=27 March 2022 |title=Naagin 6: Rashami Desai Joins Show As Tejasswi Prakash's Rival 'Shangrila' |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/naagin-6-rashami-desai-joins-show-as-tejasswi-prakashs-rival-shangrila-4913045.html |access-date=27 March 2022 |work=News18 |language=en}}</ref>  In April 2022, Desai collaborated with [[Neha Bhasin]] for a music video titled ''Parwah''<ref>{{Cite news |date=2 April 2022 |title=Rashami Desai and Neha Bhasin Look Hotness Overloaded In First Look of Their Music Video 'Parwah' |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/rashami-desai-and-neha-bhasin-look-hotness-overloaded-in-first-look-of-their-music-video-parwah-4935941.html |access-date=2 April 2022 |work=News18 |language=en}}</ref> and also featured in a music video titled ''Khayalat''.<ref name=":8" />


In the same year, Desai made her Gujarati film debut with Bhavin Wadia's [[Romantic film|romantic]] [[Thriller film|thriller]] ''[[Superstar (2017 film)|Superstar]],'' where she was cast opposite Dhruvin Shah.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Gupta |first1=Kajal |title=I was missing myself |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/i-was-missing-myself/article17407880.ece |access-date=19 November 2020 |work=The Hindu |date=4 March 2017 |language=en-IN}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Gujarati film superstar to be remade in hindi |url=https://www.bizasialive.com/gujarati-film-superstar-remade-hindi/|access-date=27 April 2021 |work=BizAsia.com |date=21 March 2017 |language=en-IN}}</ref>
Desai next appeared as the titular character of the segment ''Ruby'' in the second season of [[Anil V. Kumar|Anil V Kumar]]'s anthology series ''[[Ratri Ke Yatri (web series)|Ratri Ke Yatri]],'' became most streamed show & most binged show on [[Hungama Play]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=FREE Music Online, New MP3 Song Download, Download New Free MP3 Songs Online, New Hindi Songs (2024), Latest Bollywood Songs, Punjabi Songs (2024), New Movies, Hindi Video Songs |url=https://www.hungama.com/tv-show/ratri-ke-yatri-2/93656494/ |access-date=25 September 2024 |website=Hungama.com |language=en}}</ref> Also featuring [[Abigail Pande]] and [[Mohit Abrol]] in Desai's segment, the series throws an empathetic light on women from red light areas. The show premiered on [[Hungama Play]] and [[MX Player]] on 11 October 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Today |first=Telangana |date=3 September 2021 |title=Hungama Play's 'Ratri Ke Yatri 2' to feature telly superstars |url=https://telanganatoday.com/hungama-plays-ratri-ke-yatri-2-to-feature-telly-superstars |access-date=19 July 2022 |website=Telangana Today |language=en-US}}</ref>


Desai began 2019 with the lead role in [[DD National]]'s [[comedy]] series ''Chalo Saaf Karein''. Launched by [[Doordarshan]] along with the [[Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation]], the show revolved around cleanliness and sanitation with a comic twist.<ref>{{cite web| title=DD's comedy series 'Chalo Saaf Karein' to be launched today| url=https://news.statetimes.in/dds-comedy-series-chalo-saaf-karein-to-be-launched-today/| work=[[State Times]]| date=19 January 2019| access-date=27 April 2021}}</ref> Desai played the role of Palak, an ambitious Delhi University graduate and a strong follower of Gandhian ideology and Swachhta, who intends to open a residential English medium school in her village.<ref>{{cite web| title=HINDI TV SERIAL CHALO SAAF KAREIN| url=https://nettv4u.com/amp/about/Hindi/tv-serials/chalo-saaf-karein| work=nettv4u.com| access-date=28 April 2021}}</ref> The series also featured Ashish Lal, [[Aruna Irani]] and [[Anita Raj]] in pivotal roles.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://doordarshan.gov.in/ddnational/launch-chalo-saaf-karein-0| title=Launch of Chalo Saaf Karein| work=Doordarshan| date=18 January 2019| access-date=29 November 2020}}</ref> Later in the year, Desai participated in the reality show ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 13)|Bigg Boss 13]]'', where she finished as 3rd runner up.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bigg-boss-13-contestant-heres-all-you-need-to-know-about-rashami-desai/articleshow/71361920.cms|title=Bigg Boss 13 contestant Rashami Desai: Here's all you need to know about the actress - Times of India|work=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=26 October 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Bigg Boss 13: 'Hina Ko Mai Yaad...' - Rashami Desai Reacts To NOT Winning The Show |url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/television/bigg-boss-13-rashami-desai-talks-about-losing-the-winners-trophy-her-equation-with-sidharth-shukla-1160344 |access-date=19 February 2020 |work=news.abplive.com |date=16 February 2020 |language=en}}</ref>
In 2023, Desai participated in [[Colors TV]]'s comedy reality TV show ''[[Entertainment Ki Raat Housefull]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Anand |first=Akriti |date=19 April 2023 |title=Rashami Desai, Rubina Dilaik Leave All In Splits As They Apply Makeup To Shivin Narang and Puneet J Pathak; Watch |url=https://www.news18.com/entertainment/television/rashami-desai-rubina-dilaik-leave-all-in-splits-as-they-apply-makeup-to-shivin-narang-and-puneet-j-pathak-watch-7585705.html |work=News18 |access-date=11 July 2024}}</ref> Desai next appeared in a brief role in the [[JioCinema]] series titled ''LLB - Bas Naam Hi Kaafi Hai''.<ref name="AmarUjala_LLB">{{cite news |title=Lakhan Leela Bhargav Review: ओटीटी पर तीन दिन वाला डेली सोप लेकर आए रवि दुबे, पहले एपिसोड में ही धड़ाम |url=https://www.amarujala.com/entertainment/movie-review/lakhan-leela-bhargav-review-ravie-dubey-sunvika-sonali-sachdev-mohit-chauhan-rashami-desai-starrer-web-series-2023-08-21 |work=Amar Ujala |language=hi |date=21 August 2023 |access-date=18 January 2024}}</ref> In September 2023, Desai featured in a music video titled ''Pyar Eda Da'' alongside [[Shoaib Ibrahim]] sung by Jyoti Nooran.<ref name=":9" />


In 2020, Desai essayed the role of Shalaka on [[Colors TV]]'s [[supernatural]] [[fantasy]] [[Thriller (genre)|thriller]] television series ''[[Naagin (2015 TV series)|Naagin 4: Bhagya Ka Zehreela Khel]]'' alongside [[Nia Sharma]], [[Anita Hassanandani]] and [[Vijayendra Kumeria]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/hindi/naagin-4-heres-the-first-look-of-rashami-desai-from-the-supernatural-saga/amp_articleshow/74553289.cms|title=Naagin 4: Here's the first look of Rashami Desai from the supernatural saga|work=[[Times of India]]|date=9 March 2020 |access-date=10 March 2020}}</ref> Desai next appeared in the short film ''Tamas'' alongside Adhvik Mahajan, where she played the role of Sania<ref>{{cite news |title=Rashami Desai's digital debut Tamas is well-intentioned but badly executed, watch it here |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/rashami-desai-s-digital-debut-tamas-is-well-intentioned-but-badly-executed-watch-it-here/story-G3F2BTDhG5hvkYKFLpkmRN.html |access-date=19 November 2020 |work=Hindustan Times |date=8 July 2020 |language=en}}</ref> and participated in ''[[Ladies vs Gentlemen]]'', a reality interactive game show hosted by [[Ritesh Deshmukh]] and [[Genelia D'souza]] in the same year.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bhasin |first1=Shriya |title=Genelia, hubby Riteish Deshmukh to turn host for new show 'Ladies Vs Gentlemen' {{!}} Celebrities News – India TV |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/amp/entertainment/celebrities/genelia-hubby-riteish-deshmukh-to-turn-host-for-new-show-ladies-vs-gentlemen-665542 |access-date=19 November 2020 |work=India TV News |date=17 November 2020}}</ref> In December 2020, Desai featured in [[Palash Muchhal]]'s dance based music video titled ''Ab Kya Jaan Legi Meri'' alongside [[Shaheer Sheikh]] and [[Sana Saeed]]. It was sung by [[Palash Muchhal]] and [[Amit Mishra (singer)|Amit Mishra]].<ref name="India Today">{{cite news| url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/rashami-desai-shaheer-sheikh-sana-saeed-in-ab-kya-jaan-legi-meri-new-poster-1749428-2020-12-14| title=Rashami Desai, Shaheer Sheikh, Sana Saeed in Ab Kya Jaan Legi Meri. New poster| work= India Today| date=14 December 2020| access-date=14 December 2020}}</ref>
In 2024, Desai appeared in Atrangii series titled ''Womaniya''[Unreleased film ''Rare and Dare Six X'' (2016) was renamed as ''Womaniya'' (2024) released in Atrangii App Web-Series]. The show premiered on 22 March 2024.<ref name=":3">{{Cite news |title=Atrangii Launches New 6-Episodic Anthology "Womaniya" Starring Rashmi Desai and Shweta Tiwari |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/business/atrangii-launches-new-6-episodic-anthology-womaniya-starring-rashmi-desai-and-shweta-tiwari20240322164703 |work=ANI News |date=22 March 2024 |access-date=22 March 2024}}</ref> She made her comeback on big screen with Bollywood movie titled [[JNU: Jahangir National University|''JNU:'' ''Jahangir'' ''National'' ''University'']] alongside [[Urvashi Rautela]].<ref name=":4">{{Cite news |title=JNU: Jahangir National University - Official Teaser |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/hindi/jnu-jahangir-national-university-official-teaser/videoshow/108616436.cms |work=The Times of India |date=19 March 2024 |access-date=22 March 2024}}</ref> The movie released in theatres on 21 June 2024.<ref name=":6" />


===2021–present: Professional expansion===
As of 2025, Desai appeared in the [[Gujarati cinema|Gujarati]] film in Dharmessh Mehta-directed family drama ''[[Mom Tane Nai Samjay]]'', where she was cast opposite [[Amar Upadhyay]]. The movie released in theatres on 10 January 2025.<ref name=":12" /> After a successful hit the movie premiered on [[Shemaroo Entertainment|ShemarooMe]] and OTTplay on 24 July 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |last=MBDesk1 |date=24 July 2025 |title=ShemarooMe to stream Gujarati film 'Mom Tane Nai Samjay' from July 24 |url=https://mediabrief.com/mom-tane-nai-samjay-shemaroome-from-july-24/ |access-date=4 August 2025 |website=MediaBrief |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Mom Tane Nai Samjay OTT release date: When and where to watch Rashami Desai's Gujarati family drama film online |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/mom-tane-nai-samjay-ott-release-date-when-and-where-to-watch-rashami-desais-gujarati-family-drama-film-online/22b0c29d74457 |access-date=4 August 2025 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref> Desai next appeared alongside [[R. Madhavan]] in [[Ashwni Dhir]]-directed satirical action comedy web series titled ''[[Hisaab Barabar]]''. The show released on [[ZEE5]] on 24 January 2025.<ref name=":13" /><ref name=":14" /> Desai next appeared in television [[sitcom]] ''[[Wagle Ki Duniya – Nayi Peedhi Naye Kissey]]'' for a cameo to portrayed the role of Advocate Meenakshi Kapoor on [[Sony SAB]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Rashami Desai on joining Wagle Ki Duniya; says 'It is an incredible experience' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/rashami-desai-on-joining-wagle-ki-duniya-says-it-is-an-incredible-experience/articleshow/118605609.cms02 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |date=27 February 2025 |access-date=2 March 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Doshi |first=Hasti |date=2 March 2025 |title=Rashami Desai on being part of Wagle Ki Duniya: I have never stopped myself from taking up good work |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/rashami-desai-on-being-part-of-wagle-ki-duniya-i-have-never-stopped-myself-from-taking-up-good-work/articleshow/118661381.cms |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |access-date=2 March 2025}}</ref> In July 2025, Desai featured in two music videos titled ''Rajj Rajj Nachan'' and ''Juda Hona Hai''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shiv Thakare, Rashami Desai, Nyra Banerjee And Others At The Song Launch "Rajj Rajj Nachan" |url=https://www.bollywoodhelpline.com/videos/shiv-thakare-rashami-desai-nyra-banerjee-and-others-at-the-song-launch-rajj-rajj-nachan/24436 |access-date=4 August 2025 |website=www.bollywoodhelpline.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9gTiFcWgCM |title=Juda Hona Hai - FULL VIDEO {{!}} Rashami Desai {{!}} Altamash Faridi {{!}} Shashi {{!}} Prince {{!}} New Hindi Song 2025 |date=17 July 2025 |last=Venus Originals |access-date=4 August 2025 |via=YouTube}}</ref> Desai next appeared alongside [[Karanvir Bohra]] in micro drama web series titled ''Roadpati Bana Crorepati''. The show released on Kuku FM and Kuku TV App on 22 September 2025.<ref name=":15" /> In November 2025, Desai featured in devotional based music video titled ''Kanha Krishna Murari'' alongside [[Shiv Thakare]] sung by [[Seeta Qasemi]] for the promotion of Kanha Devotional Companion products.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rashmi Desai, Shiv Thakare, Hema Sharma & Other Celebs For The ‘Kanha Krishna Murari’ Song Launch|url=https://www.bollywoodhelpline.com/videos/Rashmi-Desai%20-Shiv-Thakare%20-Hema-Sharma-n-Other-Celebs-For-The-%E2%80%98Kanha-Krishna-Murari%E2%80%99-Song-Launch/27686|website=www.bollywoodhelpline.com|access-date=1 December 2025|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Kanha Universe|url=https://kanhauniverse.com/|website=Kanha Universe|access-date=1 December 2025|language=en}}</ref>
In 2021, Desai made her digital debut alongside [[Tanuj Virwani]] in the web series titled ''[[Tandoor (2021 web series)|Tandoor]]''. Directed by [[Nivedita Basu]], ''Tandoor'' is an romantic investigative thriller about a married couple whose lives take an unexpected turn after a murder.<ref>{{cite news |title=Rashami Desai on Digital Debut in 'Tandoor': It Breaks Away from My Regular TV Work |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/rashami-desai-on-digital-debut-in-tandoor-it-breaks-away-from-my-regular-tv-work-3044909.html |access-date=19 November 2020 |work=News18 |date=5 November 2020 |language=en}}</ref> Desai essayed the role of Palak, an aspiring politician in the series.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/binge-watch/story/rashami-desai-says-her-role-in-web-series-tandoor-is-layered-1746968-2020-12-05| work= India Today| title= Rashami Desai says her role in web series Tandoor is layered | date=5 December 2020| access-date=8 December 2020}}</ref> In May 2021, it was announced that Desai will collaborate with singer [[Rahul Vaidya]] for a music cover.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hungama|first=Bollywood|date=17 May 2021|title=Bigg Boss fame Rahul Vaidya and Rashami Desai collaborate for romantic cover version of 'Kinna Sona' song, watch video : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/bigg-boss-fame-rahul-vaidya-rashami-desai-collaborate-romantic-cover-version-kinna-sona-song-watch-video/|access-date=17 May 2021|language=en}}</ref> In September 2021, Desai appeared in Altamash Faridi's music video titled ''SubhanAllah'' alongside Monis Khan.<ref>{{Cite web|date=7 September 2021|first=Grace|last=Cyril|title=SubhanAllah music video out. Rashami Desai, Monis Khan's chemistry is just adorable|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/subhanallah-music-video-out-rashami-desai-monis-khan-s-chemistry-is-just-adorable-1850281-2021-09-07|access-date=8 September 2021|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref>
In September 2021,Rashami desai did an advertisement for pocket fm for their audio story series " humari choti Bahu".In August 2021,it was announced that Rahul Vaidya & Rashami desai will collaborate again but this time for a music video.


== Off-screen work and media image ==
== Off-screen work and media image ==
Desai is a trained [[Indian classical dance|classical dancer]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Rashami Desai belly-dancing to Dilbar burns Instagram. Has Nora Fatehi seen it?|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/television/celebrity/story/rashami-desai-belly-dancing-to-dilbar-burns-instagram-has-nora-fatehi-seen-it-1736170-2020-10-29|work= India Today| date=29 October 2020| access-date=28 February 2021}}</ref>
Desai is a trained [[Indian classical dance|classical dancer]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Rashami Desai belly-dancing to Dilbar burns Instagram. Has Nora Fatehi seen it? |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/rashami-desai-belly-dancing-to-dilbar-burns-instagram-has-nora-fatehi-seen-it-1736170-2020-10-29 |work=India Today |date=29 October 2020 |access-date=28 February 2021}}</ref>
Writing for ''[[The Indian Express]]'',  journalist Sana Farzeen stated: "Not someone to play the perfect heroine, Rashami has experimented with her roles and played strong characters."<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 February 2018 |title=Happy Birthday Rashami Desai: Lesser known facts about this television star |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/happy-birthday-rashami-desai-5061654/ |access-date=22 May 2021 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> Apart from acting, Desai supports various causes.
Desai walked the ramp at ''Caring with Style'' fashion show to raise money for cancer patients in 2015<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/caring-in-style-aamir-sonakshi-walk-the-ramp-to-raise-money-for-cancer-patients-2130717.html/amp |work=Firstpost |title=Caring in style: Aamir, Sonakshi walk the ramp to raise money for cancer patients |date=2 March 2015 |access-date=28 February 2021}}</ref> and 2018<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 February 2018 |title=TV Actors Arjun Bijlani And Rashami Desai Walk The Ramp For Designer Shaina NC |url=https://urbanasian.com/entertainment/2018/02/tv-actors-arjun-bijlani-rashami-desai-walk-ramp-designer-shaina-nc/ |access-date=6 May 2021 |website=Urban Asian |language=en-US}}</ref> for designers [[Shaina NC]] and [[Sandeep Khosla|Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla]] respectively. In 2015, she walked the ramp of a fashion show to support ''Smile Foundation'', a [[non-governmental organisation]] working towards underprivileged children's education and health.{{Citation needed|date=February 2022}} Desai also walked the ramp for [[Terry Fox Foundation]] and Maheka Mirpuri.<ref>{{Cite news |date=7 May 2018 |title=Celebs walk at Terry Fox Foundation and Maheka Mirpuri's fashion show |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/parties-and-events/celebs-walk-terry-fox-foundation-maheka-pirpuris-fashion-show/ |access-date=6 May 2021 |work= Bollywood Hungama }}</ref> Desai was part of the ''Swachh Survekshan'' 2017, an initiative for an environmentally cleaner India (Swachh Bharat Abhiyan).<ref>{{cite news |last1=Verma |first1=Tarishi |title=Venkaiah Naidu felicitates municipality workers, says Swachh Bharat should be a 'jan andolan' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/union-minister-venkaiah-naidu-felicitates-municipality-workers-launches-swachh-survekshan-2017-2957351/ |access-date=2 April 2021 |work=The Indian Express |date=6 August 2016 |language=en}}</ref>


Writing for ''[[The Indian Express]]'',  journalist Sana Farzeen stated: "Not someone to play the perfect heroine, Rashami has experimented with her roles and played strong characters."<ref>{{Cite web|date=13 February 2018|title=Happy Birthday Rashami Desai: Lesser known facts about this television star|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/happy-birthday-rashami-desai-5061654/|access-date=22 May 2021|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> Apart from acting, Desai supports various causes.
Desai walked the ramp for designers Rohit Verma and Anu Mehra at Bombay Times Fashion Week in 2020<ref>{{Cite news |title=Abhishek Bajaj, Rashami Desai and Vishal Aditya Singh walk for Rohit Verma at the Bombay Times Fashion Week |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/lifestyle/fashion/abhishek-bajaj-rashami-desai-and-vishal-aditya-singh-walk-for-rohit-verma-at-the-bombay-times-fashion-week/videoshow/74616941.cms |access-date=2 March 2022 |work=The Times of India |date=13 March 2020}}</ref> and 2021.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Rashami Desai turns showstopper for Anu Mehra at BTFW |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/fashion/shows/rashami-desai-turns-showstopper-for-anu-mehra-at-btfw/articleshow/87058827.cms |access-date=2 March 2022 |work=The Times of India |date=16 October 2021}}</ref>
Desai walked the ramp at ''Caring with Style'' fashion show to raise money for cancer patients in 2015<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/caring-in-style-aamir-sonakshi-walk-the-ramp-to-raise-money-for-cancer-patients-2130717.html/amp|work= Firstpost| title=Caring in style: Aamir, Sonakshi walk the ramp to raise money for cancer patients | date=2 March 2015| access-date=28 February 2021}}</ref> and 2018<ref>{{Cite web|date=28 February 2018|title=TV Actors Arjun Bijlani And Rashami Desai Walk The Ramp For Designer Shaina NC|url=https://urbanasian.com/entertainment/2018/02/tv-actors-arjun-bijlani-rashami-desai-walk-ramp-designer-shaina-nc/|access-date=6 May 2021|website=Urban Asian|language=en-US}}</ref> for designers [[Shaina NC]] and [[Sandeep Khosla|Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla]] respectively. In 2015, she walked the ramp of a fashion show to support ''Smile Foundation'', a [[non-governmental organisation]] working towards underprivileged children's education and health.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/huma-qureshi-karan-tacker-and-rashami-desai-walk-the-ramp-for-a-cause-view-pics-484236/amp/|work=Bollywood Life| title=Huma Qureshi, Karan Tacker and Rashami Desai walk the ramp for a cause| date=16 March 2015| access-date=1 March 2021}}</ref> Desai also walked the ramp for [[Terry Fox Foundation|''Terry'' ''Fox'' ''Foundation'']] and Maheka Mirpuri.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hungama|first=Bollywood|date=7 May 2018|title=Celebs walk at Terry Fox Foundation and Maheka Mirpuri's fashion show {{!}} Parties & Events - Bollywood Hungama|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/parties-and-events/celebs-walk-terry-fox-foundation-maheka-pirpuris-fashion-show/|access-date=6 May 2021|language=en}}</ref> Desai was part of the ''Swachh Survekshan'' 2017, an initiative for an environmentally cleaner India (Swachh Bharat Abhiyan).<ref>{{cite news |last1=Verma |first1=Tarishi |title=Venkaiah Naidu felicitates municipality workers, says Swachh Bharat should be a 'jan andolan' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/union-minister-venkaiah-naidu-felicitates-municipality-workers-launches-swachh-survekshan-2017-2957351/ |access-date=2 April 2021 |work=The Indian Express |date=6 August 2016 |language=en}}</ref>


In 2013, 2014 and 2018, she was among the highest-paid television actresses of India.<ref>{{Cite web|date=9 July 2014|title=Top 10 Highest Paid Television Actors In India|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/television/news/2014/top-10-highest-paid-television-actors-india-153639-153640-153643.html|access-date=6 May 2021|website=www.filmibeat.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.msn.com/en-in/entertainment/tv/highest-paid-tv-stars-in-india/ss-BBvYGnJ#image=15|title=Highest paid TV stars in India|website=www.msn.com|language=en-IN|access-date=10 February 2018}}</ref> In 2020, Desai became the first Indian Television actor to collaborate with [[Google]] for cameos.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/features/rashami-desai-becomes-first-indian-television-actress-collaborate-cameos-google/|work= Bollywood Hungama| title= Rashami Desai becomes the first Indian television actress to collaborate for cameos on Google | date=17 May 2020| access-date=28 February 2021}}</ref> Desai was ranked 22nd in ''BizAsia'''s list of top 30 TV Personalities in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url= https://www.bizasialive.com/tv-personality-2020-live-updates/ |title= TV Personality 2020: Live updates |website=BizAsia {{!}} Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music|date= 19 December 2020 |language=en-GB|access-date=9 February 2021}}</ref>
Desai was reported to be the highest paid contestant in ''Bigg Boss 13''<ref>{{Cite web |title=BB के महंगे कंटेस्टेंट्स में शुमार रहे ये सेलेब्स |url=https://www.aajtak.in/visualstories/entertainment/bigg-boss-highest-paid-contestants-list-52-29-09-2020 |access-date=18 October 2024 |website=AAJTAK |language=hi}}</ref> and ''Bigg Boss 15''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=aditya |date=31 January 2022 |title=Rashmi Desai Becomes The Highest-paid Contestant Of Bigg Boss- Find Out Here! |url=https://womansera.com/rashmi-desai-becomes-the-highest-paid-contestant-of-bigg-boss-find-out-here/ |access-date=18 October 2024 |website=Woman's era Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=31 July 2024 |title=From having a debt of Rs 3.5 crores to living in a car and eating Rs 20 food packets for lunch; Rashami Desai opensup about her struggling phase before Bigg Boss 13 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/from-having-a-debt-of-rs-3-5-crores-to-living-in-a-car-and-eating-rs-20-food-packets-for-lunch-rashami-desai-opens-up-about-her-struggling-phase-before-bigg-boss-13/photostory/112169695.cms |access-date=18 October 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> In 2020, Desai became the first Indian Television actor to collaborate with [[Google]] for cameos.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/rashami-desai-becomes-first-indian-television-actress-collaborate-cameos-google/ |work=Bollywood Hungama |title=Rashami Desai becomes the first Indian television actress to collaborate for cameos on Google |date=17 May 2020 |access-date=28 February 2021}}</ref> Desai was ranked 22nd in ''BizAsia''{{'}}s list of top 30 TV Personalities in 2020.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.bizasialive.com/tv-personality-2020-live-updates/ |title=TV Personality 2020: Live updates |website=BizAsia |date=19 December 2020 |language=en-GB |access-date=9 February 2021}}</ref>


Desai endorsed [[Wheel (detergent)|Wheel]] alongside [[Salman Khan]] in 2010.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Nov 30|first1=Sarah Salvadore {{!}} TNN {{!}}|last2=2010|last3=Ist|first3=13:39|title=TV actor Rashmi Desai has recently done an ad film with superstar Salman Khan. The "Uttaran" actor first met the star during her performance in "India's Got Talent". Salman and Rashmi have shot for a soap advert. - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv-actor-rashmi-desai-has-recently-done-an-ad-film-with-superstar-salman-khan-the-uttaran-actor-first-met-the-star-during-her-performance-in-indias-got-talent-salman-and-rashmi-have-shot-for-a-soap-advert-/articleshow/7014518.cms|access-date=6 May 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=13 February 2020|title=Throwback Thursday: This old ad of birthday girl and Bigg Boss 13 contestant Rashami Desai along with Salman Khan is a treat for fans|url=https://www.bollywoodlife.com/tv/throwback-thursday-this-old-ad-of-birthday-girl-and-bigg-boss-13-contestant-rashami-desai-along-with-salman-khan-is-a-treat-for-fans-1569165/|access-date=6 May 2021|website=Bollywood Life|language=en}}</ref> In 2021, Desai became the brand ambassador of [[JioMart]].<ref>{{Cite news|date=22 January 2021|title=JioMart brings full paisa vasool sale January 2021|work=Daily Hunt|url=https://www.dailyhunt.com/news/africa/english/prameya+english-epaper-prameng/jiomart+brings+full+paisa+vasool+sale+january+2021-newsid-n247884908|access-date=6 May 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=22 January 2021|title=JioMart brings "Full Paisa Vasool Sale January 2021"|url=https://www.prameyanews.com/jiomart-brings-full-paisa-vasool-sale-january-2021/|access-date=6 May 2021|website=Odisha News In English|language=en-US}}</ref>
Desai endorsed [[Wheel (detergent)|Wheel]] alongside [[Salman Khan]] in 2010.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Salvadore |first1=Sarah |date=30 November 2010 |title=TV actor Rashmi Desai has recently done an ad film with superstar Salman Khan. The "Uttaran" actor first met the star during her performance in "India's Got Talent". Salman and Rashmi have shot for a soap advert |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv-actor-rashmi-desai-has-recently-done-an-ad-film-with-superstar-salman-khan-the-uttaran-actor-first-met-the-star-during-her-performance-in-indias-got-talent-salman-and-rashmi-have-shot-for-a-soap-advert-/articleshow/7014518.cms |access-date=6 May 2021 |work=The Times of India}}</ref> In 2021, Desai became the brand ambassador of [[JioMart]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=JioMart brings 'Full Paisa Vasool Sale January 2021' |url=https://www.prameyanews.com/jiomart-brings-full-paisa-vasool-sale-january-2021/ |work=Prameya News |date=22 January 2021 |access-date=6 May 2021}}</ref> Desai also endorses Hangyo.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hangyo IceCreams Pvt. Ltd. |url=https://www.facebook.com/hangyoicecream/photos/a.268459086553814/2436811736385194/?type=3 |via=Facebook |access-date=2 March 2022}}{{Primary source inline|date=June 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=PTI |date=14 March 2020 |title=Hangyo to Launch Premium Gourmet Series of Ice Creams in Mumbai on March 15th |work=Business Standard India |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/hangyo-to-launch-premium-gourmet-series-of-ice-creams-in-mumbai-on-march-15th-120031400228_1.html |access-date=2 March 2022}}</ref> In 2023, Desai became the brand ambassador and entrepreneur of Glamveda.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Verma |first=Bittu |date=1 December 2023 |title=रश्मि देसाई ने बिजनेस की दुनिया में रखा कदम, जानिए- किस चीज का करेंगी कारोबार? |url=https://bharat24live.com/rashmi-desai-started-new-business-cosmetics-products-glamveda |work=[[Bharat24]] |access-date=19 February 2024}}</ref> In 2024, Desai became the brand ambassador of international company Tradeomatic to endorse international brands TokiBaby and TokiHealth products.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Tradeomatic Showcases at Asia's Largest Contract Manufacturing Exhibition, India, Mumbai with New Celebrities Rashami Desai, Sudha Chandran, and Sejal Shah |url=https://theprint.in/ani-press-releases/tradeomatic-showcases-at-asias-largest-contract-manufacturing-exhibition-india-mumbai-with-new-celebrities-rashami-desai-sudha-chandran-and-sejal-shah/2103289/ |work=ThePrint |agency=ANI |date=27 May 2024 |access-date=8 August 2024}}</ref> In 2025, Desai became the brand ambassador of Homero.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Elevate Everyday Living |url=https://homero.in/ |access-date=3 June 2025 |website=Homero |language=en}}</ref>


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
[[File:Nandish Sandhu & Rashami Desai at Telly Chakkar’s Talent Awards (17).jpg|thumb|right|200px|Desai with her ex-husband [[Nandish Sandhu]]]]
[[File:Nandish Sandhu & Rashami Desai at Telly Chakkar’s Talent Awards (17).jpg|thumb|right|200px|Desai with her ex-husband [[Nandish Sandhu]]]]
She married her co-star from ''Uttaran'', [[Nandish Sandhu]], on 12 February 2012, in [[Dholpur]].<ref name="marriage">[https://web.archive.org/web/20130928161525/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-02/tv/31114259_1_uttaran-nandish-sandhu-love-story It feels good to be married: Nandish Sandhu]. ''The Times of India''. 2 March 2012. Retrieved on 8 July 2016.</ref> In 2014, they separated, and in 2015, the couple filed for divorce after almost four years of marriage.<ref name="divorce" >{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/tv-actors-rashami-desai-nandish-sandhu-file-for-divorce/story-e8VOnhcq4pSdINQmQSDr5N.html|title=TV actors Rashami Desai, Nandish Sandhu file for divorce|work=Hindustantimes.com|date=30 December 2015|access-date=8 July 2016}}</ref>
She married her co-star from ''Uttaran'', [[Nandish Sandhu]], on 12 February 2011 in [[Ghaziabad]].<ref name="marriage">{{cite news |last1=Maheshwari |first1=Neha |title=Uttaran stars Rashmi-Nandish tie the knot |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/uttaran-stars-rashmi-nandish-tie-the-knot/articleshow/7475753.cms |access-date=8 July 2022 |work=The Times of India |date=12 February 2011}}</ref> In 2014, they separated, and in 2015, the couple filed for divorce after almost four years of marriage.<ref name="divorce" >{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/tv-actors-rashami-desai-nandish-sandhu-file-for-divorce/story-e8VOnhcq4pSdINQmQSDr5N.html |title=TV actors Rashami Desai, Nandish Sandhu file for divorce |work=Hindustan Times |date=30 December 2015 |access-date=8 July 2016}}</ref> It was finalised in March 2016.<ref>{{cite news |title=Rashami Desai opens up about her divorce from Nandish Sandhu, says she was 'judged' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tv/rashami-desai-opens-up-about-her-divorce-from-nandish-sandhu-says-she-was-judged-101615888194636.html |access-date=25 May 2023 |work=Hindustan Times |date=16 March 2021 |language=en}}</ref>


In 2018, Desai met [[Arhaan Khan]], they both participated in ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 13)|Bigg Boss 13]]'' in 2019, where Arhaan proposed to Desai, and Desai accepted the proposal.<ref name="proposal">{{cite web|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-heres-the-first-picture-of-the-ring-with-which-arhaan-khan-will-be-proposing-rashami-desai-on-bigg-boss-13/amp_articleshow/72335744.cms|title=Arhaan khan to propose Rashami Desai; here's an exclusive picture of the ring|work=[[Times of India]]|date=2 December 2019}}</ref> Later, it was revealed by [[Salman Khan]] that Arhaan was married before and had a kid which he had kept secret from Desai.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/bigg-boss-13-angry-salman-khan-reveals-arhaan-khan-has-a-kid-leaves-rashami-desai-shocked/story-bEwWYSrYLfDqZyp9SRWT5J_amp.html|title=Bigg Boss 13: Angry Salman Khan reveals Arhaan khan has a kid, leaves Rashami Desai shocked|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=7 December 2019}}</ref> In 2020, after coming out from the [[Bigg Boss]] house, Desai broke up with Arhaan.<ref name="relationship status">{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bigg-boss-13-rashami-desai-and-arhaan-khans-relationship-in-trouble-heres-what-made-them-fall-apart/photostory/73728079.cms|title=Bigg Boss 13: Rashami Desai and Arhaan Khan's relationship in trouble; here's what made them fall apart|date=29 January 2020|access-date=29 January 2020}}</ref><ref name="broke up">{{cite web|url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/television/bigg-boss-13-winner-sidharth-shukla-reaction-on-rashami-desai-arhaan-khan-break-up-1170619|title='Bigg Boss 13' Winner Sidharth Shukla REACTS To Rashami Desai & Arhaan Khan's BREAK-UP|date=5 March 2020|access-date=5 March 2020}}</ref>
In 2018, Desai met [[Arhaan Khan]], they both participated in ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi TV series) season 13|Bigg Boss 13]]'' in 2019, where Arhaan proposed to Desai, and Desai accepted the proposal.<ref name="proposal">{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-heres-the-first-picture-of-the-ring-with-which-arhaan-khan-will-be-proposing-rashami-desai-on-bigg-boss-13/articleshow/72335744.cms |title=Arhaan khan to propose Rashami Desai; here's an exclusive picture of the ring |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=2 December 2019}}</ref> Later, it was revealed by [[Salman Khan]] that Arhaan was married before and had a kid which he had kept secret from Desai.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/bigg-boss-13-angry-salman-khan-reveals-arhaan-khan-has-a-kid-leaves-rashami-desai-shocked/story-bEwWYSrYLfDqZyp9SRWT5J_amp.html |title=Bigg Boss 13: Angry Salman Khan reveals Arhaan khan has a kid, leaves Rashami Desai shocked |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=7 December 2019}}</ref> In 2020, after coming out from the [[Bigg Boss]] house, Desai broke up with Arhaan.<ref name="relationship status">{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bigg-boss-13-rashami-desai-and-arhaan-khans-relationship-in-trouble-heres-what-made-them-fall-apart/photostory/73728079.cms |title=Bigg Boss 13: Rashami Desai and Arhaan Khan's relationship in trouble; here's what made them fall apart |website=[[The Times of India]] |date=29 January 2020 |access-date=29 January 2020}}</ref><ref name="broke up">{{cite web |url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/television/bigg-boss-13-winner-sidharth-shukla-reaction-on-rashami-desai-arhaan-khan-break-up-1170619 |title='Bigg Boss 13' Winner Sidharth Shukla REACTS To Rashami Desai & Arhaan Khan's BREAK-UP |date=5 March 2020 |access-date=5 March 2020}}</ref>


== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==
;Key
{| class="wikitable"
| style="background:#ffc;"|{{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
| Denotes films that have not yet been released
|}
===Films===
===Films===
{| class="wikitable sortable"  
{| class="wikitable sortable"
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|-
! Year ||Title ||Role ||Language ||Notes
! Year ||Title ||Role ||Language ||Notes
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| ''[[Kanyadaan (2002 film)|Kanyadaan]]''
| ''[[Kanyadaan (2002 film)|Kanyadaan]]''
|  
|  
| Assamese
| [[Assamese language|Assamese]]
| Cameo
| Cameo
|<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bigg Boss 13 contestant Rashami Desai: Here's all you need to know about the actress|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bigg-boss-13-contestant-heres-all-you-need-to-know-about-rashami-desai/articleshow/71361920.cms|access-date=19 July 2020|work=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
|<ref>{{Cite news |title=Bigg Boss 13 contestant Rashami Desai: Here's all you need to know about the actress |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bigg-boss-13-contestant-heres-all-you-need-to-know-about-rashami-desai/articleshow/71361920.cms |access-date=19 July 2020 |work=The Times of India |date=29 September 2019 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2003
| ''Balma Bada Nadaan''
|Gauri/Jugni
| rowspan="3" | [[Bhojpuri language|Bhojpuri]]
|
|
|-
| ''Maai Re Karde Bidaai Hamaar''
| Kiran
|
|
|-
|-
| rowspan="4" | 2004
| ''[[Kab Hoi Gawna Hamar]]''
| Gauri
| [[Discontinued and Intermittent National Film Awards#Best Feature Film in Bhojpuri|National Award for Best Feature Film in Bhojpuri]]
| <ref name="Kab Hoi Gauna Hammar 2"/><ref name="Kab Hoi Gauna Hammar 3"/>
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2004
| ''[[Yeh Lamhe Judaai Ke]]''
| ''[[Yeh Lamhe Judaai Ke]]''
| Sheetal
| Sheetal
| Hindi
| [[Hindi]]
|Bollywood Debut
| Credited as Divya Desai
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|  
| rowspan="6" | Bhojpuri
| rowspan="6" | Bhojpuri
|Award Winning Film
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|-
| ''Sohagan Bana Da Sajana Hamaar''
| Gauri
|
|
|
|
|-
|-
| ''Balma Bada Nadaan''
| rowspan="5" | 2005
|  
| ''Gazab Bhail Rama''
| Gauri/Jyoti
|
|
|
|
|-
|-
| ''Hum Balbrahma Chaari Tu Kanya Kumari''
| ''Nadiya Ke Teer''
|
|Radha
|
|
|
|
|-
|-
| rowspan="4" | 2005
| ''Dulha Babu''
| ''Gazab Bhail Rama''
|Jyoti
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|-
| ''Kab Hoi Gauna Hammar''
| ''Bandan Toote Na''
| Gauri
| [[Discontinued and Intermittent National Film Awards#Best Feature Film in Bhojpuri|National Award for Best Feature Film in Bhojpuri]]
| <ref name="Kab Hoi Gauna Hammar 2"/><ref name="Kab Hoi Gauna Hammar 3"/>
|-
| ''Nadiya Ke Teer''
|
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|-
| ''Shabnam Mausi''
| ''[[Shabnam Mausi]]''
| Naina
| Naina
| Hindi
| Hindi
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|-
| rowspan="7" | 2006
| rowspan="7" | 2006
| ''Bambai Ki Laila Chapra Ka Chaila''
| ''Hum Balbrahma Chaari Tu Kanya Kumari''
|  
|Jamuna
| rowspan="8" | Bhojpuri
| rowspan="7" | Bhojpuri
|
|
|
|
|-
|-
| ''Gabbar Singh''
| ''Bambai Ki Laila Chapra Ka Chaila''
|
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|-
| ''Kable Aayee Bahaar''
| ''Kable Aayee Bahaar''
|
|Anu
|
|
|
|
|-
|-
| ''Kangna Khanke Piya Ke Angna''
| ''Kangna Khanke Piya Ke Angna''
|
|Maya
|
|
|
|
|-
|-
| ''Pappu Ke Pyar Ho Gail''
| ''Pappu Ke Pyar Ho Gail''
|
|Priya
|
|
|
|
|-
|-
| ''Sathi Sanghati''
| ''Sathi Sanghati''
|
|Radha
|
|
|
|
|-
|-
| ''Tohse Pyar Ba''
| ''Tohse Pyar Ba''
|
|Shefali
|
|
|
|
|-
|-
| rowspan=2 | 2007
| rowspan="2" | 2007
| ''Dulha Babu''
| ''[[Sambar Salsa]]''
|
|
|[[English language|English]]
|
|
|
|
|-
|-
| ''[[Sambar Salsa]]''
| ''Hum Hai Gawaar''
|
|Preeti
|English
| rowspan=7 | Bhojpuri
|
|
|
|
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2008
| rowspan="4" | 2008
| ''Bandan Toote Na''
| ''Gabbar Singh''
|
| rowspan=6 | Bhojpuri
|
|
|Special appearance in holi song
|
|
|-
|-
| ''Pyar Jab Kehu Se Hoi Jala''
| ''Pyar Jab Kehu Se Hoi Jala''
|
|Sangeeta
|
|
|
|
|-
|-
| ''Shahar Wali Jaan Mareli''
| ''Shahar Wali Jaan Mareli''
|
|Pammi
|
|
|
|
|-
|-
| 2009
| ''Umariya Kaili Tohre Naam''
| ''Hum Hai Gawaar''
|Radha
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2010
| rowspan="2" | 2010
| ''Sohagan Bana Da Sajana Hamaar''
| ''Laakhon Mein Ek Hamaar Bhauji''
|
| Gauri
|
|
|
|
|-
|-
| ''Umariya Kaili Tohre Naam''
| ''Kanoon Hamra Mutthi Mein''
|
| Pooja
|
|
|
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|  
|  
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2017
|2017
| ''[[Superstar (2017 film)|Superstar]]''
| ''[[Superstar (2017 film)|Superstar]]''
| Anjali Kapadia
| Anjali Kapadia
|[[Gujarati language|Gujarati]]
|
|<ref>{{cite news |title=Rashmi Desai: Not easy for TV actors to get into films, need to still prove themselves |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/hindi/news/2025/Feb/08/rashmi-desai-not-easy-for-tv-actors-to-get-into-films-need-to-still-prove-themselves |work=Cinema Express |agency=PTI |date=8 February 2025 |access-date=19 January 2026}}</ref>
|-
|2020
|''Tamas''
|Saina/Sania
|Hindi<br/>[[Urdu]]
|[[Short film]]
|<ref>{{cite news |title=Rashami Desai's digital debut Tamas is well-intentioned but badly executed |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/rashami-desai-s-digital-debut-tamas-is-well-intentioned-but-badly-executed-watch-it-here/story-G3F2BTDhG5hvkYKFLpkmRN.html |access-date=12 July 2023 |work=Hindustan Times |date=8 July 2020 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|2024
| ''[[JNU: Jahangir National University]]''
|Yuvedita Menon
|Hindi
|
|<ref name=":4" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite news |title=JNU: Jahangir National University |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/hindi/jnu-jahangir-national-university-official-trailer/videoshow/111060381.cms |work=The Times of India |date=17 June 2024 |access-date=23 June 2024}}</ref>
|-
|rowspan="1" |2025
|''[[Mom Tane Nai Samjay]]''
|Aashka
|Gujarati
|Gujarati
|Nominated— [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]] Iconic Film Award for Best Actress
|
|
|<ref name=":12">{{Cite news |title=Mom Tane Nai Samjay - Official Trailer |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/regional/gujarati/mom-tane-nai-samjay-official-trailer/videoshow/117119602.cms |work=The Times of India |date=10 January 2025 |access-date=19 January 2025}}</ref>
|-
|-
| ''Six X''
|rowspan="3" |TBA
| Shweta Bhardwaj
|{{Pending film|Mission Laila}}
|Hindi
|TBA
| Unreleased
| rowspan="2" |Hindi
|
|
|<ref>{{cite news |title=Director Anup Thapa wraps shooting of film "Mission Laila" starring Rashmi Desai, Rajpal Yadav, Bhavin Bhanushali & Atul Srivastav |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/business/business/director-anup-thapa-wraps-shooting-of-film-mission-laila-starring-rashmi-desai-rajpal-yadav-bhavin-bhanushali-amp-atul-srivastav20230424141629/ |work=ANI News |date=24 April 2023 |access-date=12 July 2023 |archive-date=20 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231220141926/https://www.aninews.in/news/business/business/director-anup-thapa-wraps-shooting-of-film-mission-laila-starring-rashmi-desai-rajpal-yadav-bhavin-bhanushali-amp-atul-srivastav20230424141629/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Mission Laila |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-details/mission-laila/movieshow/99724849.cms |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |access-date=23 August 2024}}</ref>
|-
|-
|2020
|{{Pending film|Evara-Blessing Of God}}
|''Tamas''
|TBA
|Saina/Sania
|Hindi/Urdu
|Short film
|
|
|<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |title=ਬਾਲੀਵੁੱਡ 'ਚ ਨਵੀਂ ਪਾਰੀ ਵੱਲ ਵਧਿਆ ਇਹ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਅਦਾਕਾਰ, ਇਸ ਫਿਲਮ 'ਚ ਆਵੇਗਾ ਨਜ਼ਰ |trans-title=This Punjabi actor, who has moved towards a new innings in Bollywood, will be seen in this film |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/punjabi/punjab/entertainment/movie/punjabi-actor-minar-malhotra-has-moved-towards-a-new-innings-in-bollywood/pb20240102164715115115593 |work=ETV Bharat News |language=pa |date=2 January 2024 |access-date=8 March 2024}}</ref>
|-
|-
|{{Pending film|Chambe Di Booti}}
|TBA
|[[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]
|
|<ref>{{cite news |title=Nav Bajwa to romance Rashmi Desai in 'Chambe Di Booti' |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/entertainment/nav-bajwa-to-romance-rashmi-desai-in-chambe-di-booti-514425 |work=Tribune |date=5 June 2023 |access-date=12 July 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/rashmi-desai-to-act-in-punjabi-film-opposite-nav-bajwa/articleshow/100683433.cms |title=Rashmi Desai to act in Punjabi film opposite Nav Bajwa |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |date=1 June 2023 |access-date=23 August 2024}}</ref>
|}
|}


===Web series===
=== Web series ===
{| class="wikitable"
{|class="wikitable sortable"
|+Key
| style="background:#ffc;"|
{{dagger|alt=productions that have not yet been released}}
| Denotes web originals that have not yet been released
|}
{|class="wikitable sortable"  
|-
|-
! Year ||Title ||Role ||Language ||Platform ||Notes
! Year ||Title ||Role ||Notes ||Ref.
|-
|-
| 2021
| 2021
| ''[[Tandoor (web series)|Tandoor]]''
| ''[[Tandoor (web series)|Tandoor]]''
| Palak Sahni/Palak Sharma
| Palak Sahni / Palak Sharma
| rowspan="2" | Hindi
| [[Ullu|Ullu Gold]]
|
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 January 2021 |title=Watch Tandoor Web Series |url=https://www.voot.com/shows/tandoor/192080 |access-date=18 January 2021 |website=[[Voot]]}}</ref>
|-
|-
| TBA
| 2022
| scope="row" style="background:#ffc;"| ''Ratri Ke Yatri 2'' {{dagger}}
| ''[[Ratri Ke Yatri (web series)|Ratri Ke Yatri]]''
| Ruby
| Ruby
| [[Hungama Digital Media Entertainment|Hungama Play]]
|
| Completed
| <ref>{{Cite news |date=3 September 2021 |title=Hungama Play's 'Ratri Ke Yatri 2' to feature telly superstars |url=https://telanganatoday.com/hungama-plays-ratri-ke-yatri-2-to-feature-telly-superstars |access-date=23 May 2022 |work=Telangana Today}}</ref>
|-
| 2023
| ''LLB - Bas Naam Hi Kaafi Hai''
| Preeti
|
| <ref name="AmarUjala_LLB"/>
|-
| 2024
| ''Womaniya''
| Binni
|
|<ref name=":3" />
|-
| rowspan="2" |2025
| ''[[Hisaab Barabar]]''
|Monalisa Yadav
|
|<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |last=Sarkar |first=Arpita |date=17 January 2025 |title=Hisaab Barabar: Rashami Desai joins R. Madhavan's satirical thriller - All you need to know about her character |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/hisaab-barabar-on-ott-rashami-desai-joins-as-monalisa-yadav-in-r-madhavans-satirical-thriller-all-you-need-to-know-about-her-character/d1420ed85e967 |website=OTTPlay |access-date=19 January 2025}}</ref><ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Sarkar |first=Arpita |date=10 January 2025 |title=Hisaab Barabar Trailer OUT: R. Madhavan looks promising as he uncovers banking scam in upcoming satirical thriller |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/hisaab-barabar-trailer-out-r-madhavan-looks-promising-as-he-unravels-banking-scam-in-upcoming-satirical-thriller/b44a969d6e857 |website=OTTPlay |access-date=19 January 2025}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2021
|''Roadpati Bana Crorepati''  
| ''Dance, Trust Aur Love/Faith?''
|Avani
| Rashami Desai
| Hindi
| [[ALTBalaji]], [[ZEE5]]
|
|
|<ref name=":15">{{Cite web |title=Roadpati Bana Crorepati |url=https://kukufm.com/show/roadpati-bana-crorepati |access-date=22 September 2025 |website=kukufm.com |language=en}}</ref>
|}
|}


===[[Television]]===
===Television===
{| class="wikitable";"  
<!--Do not add guest appearances to this table as she is a famous name in Bollywood-->
{| class="wikitable sortable" ;"
|-
|-
! Year  
! Year
! Title  
! Title
! Role  
! Role
! Note(s)
!Notes
|-
|-
| 2006–2008
| 2006–2008
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| rowspan="2" | 2008
| rowspan="2" | 2008
| ''[[Pari Hoon Main]]''
| ''[[Pari Hoon Main]]''
| Nikki Shrivastav/Pari Rai Choudhary
| Pari Rai Choudhary / Nikki Shrivastav
|
|
|-
|-
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| 2009–2014
| 2009–2014
| ''[[Uttaran]]''
| ''[[Uttaran]]''
| Tapasya Thakur / Tapasya Raghuvendra Pratap Rathore  
| Tapasya Thakur Rathore
|
|
|-
|-
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|-
|-
| ''[[Meethi Choori No 1]]''
| ''[[Meethi Choori No 1]]''
| Panelist
| Contestant
|
|
|-
|-
| ''[[Zara Nachke Dikha]]''
| ''[[Zara Nachke Dikha |Zara Nachke Dikha 2]]''
|Contestant
|Contestant
|Winner
|Winner
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| ''[[Comedy Circus Ke SuperStars]]''
| ''[[Comedy Circus Ke SuperStars]]''
| Host
| Host
|
|-
|2011
| ''[[Comedy Ka Maha Muqabala]]''
| Arshad Ke Punters Member
| Runner-up
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |2012
| rowspan="2" |2012
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|
|
|-
|-
| ''[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (season 5)|Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5]]''
| ''[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa season 5|Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5]]''
| Contestant  
| Contestant
|1st runner-up
|1st runner-up
|-
|-
| 2013
|2013
| ''Nautanki: The Comedy Theatre''
| ''Nautanki: The Comedy Theatre''
| Natkhat Sali
| Natkhat Sali
|
|
|-
|-
| 2014
|rowspan="2" | 2014
| ''[[CID (Indian TV series)|CID]]''
| Sakshi
|
|-
| ''[[Savdhaan India]]''
| ''[[Savdhaan India]]''
| Mata
| Aanchal/Mata
|
|
|-
|-
| rowspan="4" | 2015
| rowspan="3" |2015
| ''[[Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 6]]''
|Contestant
|9th place
|-
| ''[[Nach Baliye#Season 7|Nach Baliye 7]]''
| ''[[Nach Baliye#Season 7|Nach Baliye 7]]''
| rowspan="2" | Contestant  
| Contestant
|1st runner-up
|1st runner-up
|-
| ''[[Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 6]]''
| 9th place
|-
|-
| ''[[Ishq Ka Rang Safed]]''
| ''[[Ishq Ka Rang Safed]]''
| Tulsi
| Tulsi
|
|
|-
|''Romansa Cinta Uttaran''
|Herself a.k.a Tapasya
|Drama Musical
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2016
| rowspan="3" | 2016
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|
|
|-
|-
| ''[[Box Cricket League|Box Cricket League 2]]''
| ''Box Cricket League 2''
| Contestant
| rowspan="2" | Contestant
|
|
|-
|-
| ''[[Mazaak Mazaak Mein]]''
| ''[[Mazaak Mazaak Mein]]''
| Participant
|
|
|-
|-
| 2017–2018
| 2017–2018
| ''[[Dil Se Dil Tak (TV series)|Dil Se Dil Tak]]''
| ''[[Dil Se Dil Tak]]''
| Shorvori Bhattacharya / Shorvori Parth Bhanushali
| Shorvori Bhattacharya
|
|
|-
|-
| 2017
| 2017
| ''Rasoi Ki Jung Mummyon Ke Sung''
| ''Rasoi Ki Jung Mummyon Ke Sung''
| Participant
| Contestant
|
|-
| 2018
| ''[[Tennis Premier League]]''
| Player
|
|
|-
|-
| 2019
| rowspan="2" | 2019
| ''Chalo Saaf Karein''
| ''Chalo Saaf Karein''
| Palak
| Palak
|
|-
|''[[Khatra Khatra Khatra]]''
|Contestant
|
|
|-
|-
| 2019–2020
| 2019–2020
| ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 13)|Bigg Boss 13]]''
| ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi TV series) season 13|Bigg Boss 13]]''
| Contestant  
| Contestant
|3rd runner-up
| 3rd runner-up
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2020
| rowspan="2" | 2020
| ''[[Naagin (2015 TV series)|Naagin 4: Bhagya Ka Zehreela Khel]]''
| ''[[Naagin (2015 TV series)|Naagin 4]]''
|Nayantara Goradia / Shalaka Dev Parikh
| Nayantara/Shalaka
|
|
|-
|-
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| Panelist
| Panelist
|
|
|-  
|-
| 2021
| 2021–2022
| ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 15)|Bigg Boss 15]]''
| ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi TV series) season 15|Bigg Boss 15]]''
| Contestant
|5th runner-up
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2022
|''[[Naagin (2015 TV series)|Naagin 6]]''
| Shanglira/Shalaka
|
|-
| ''[[Khatra Khatra Khatra|The Khatra Khatra Show]]''
| Contestant
|
|-
|2023
|''[[Entertainment Ki Raat Housefull]]''
| Contestant  
| Contestant  
| Challenger
|
|-
|2025
|''[[Wagle Ki Duniya – Nayi Peedhi Naye Kissey]]''
|Advocate Meenakshi Kapoor
|Cameo Appearance
|}
|}


=== Guest appearances ===
==== Special appearances ====
{| class="wikitable";"  
{| class="wikitable sortable" ;"
|-
|-
! Year  
! Year
! Title  
! Title
! Role  
! Role
! Note(s)
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2011
|2009
|''[[Vicky Ki Taxi]]''
| rowspan="23" | Herself
|-
| rowspan="6" | 2011
| ''[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (season 4)|Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4]]''
| ''[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (season 4)|Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4]]''
| Guest Contestant
|Performed with [[Sushant Singh Rajput]] during "Teen Ka Tadka" challenge
|-
|-
| ''[[Dance India Dance|Dance India Dance 3]]''
| ''[[Dance India Dance|Dance India Dance 3]]''
| Guest
|
|-
|-
| ''[[Ratan Ka Rishta]]''
| ''[[Ratan Ka Rishta]]''
| Herself
|
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2012
| ''Stars Ka Tadka''
|-
| ''[[India's Got Talent season 3]]''
|-
|[[Nachle Ve with Saroj Khan]]
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2012
| ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 5)|Bigg Boss 5]]''
| ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 5)|Bigg Boss 5]]''
| Dance performance
|
|-
|-
| ''[[Movers & Shakers (TV series)|Movers & Shakers]]''
| ''[[Movers & Shakers (TV series)|Movers & Shakers]]''
| Guest
| Hosted by [[Shekhar Suman]]
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2013
|Comedy Ka Jashn
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2013
| ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 6)|Bigg Boss 6]]''
| ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 6)|Bigg Boss 6]]''
| Herself
|
|-
|-
| ''[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6]]''
| ''[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6]]''
| Guest Performer
|-
|
| ''[[Comedy Nights with Kapil]]''
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2014
| rowspan="2" | 2014
| [[Nach Baliye#Season6|''Nach Baliye 6'']]
| ''[[Nach Baliye#Season 6|Nach Baliye 6]]''
| Guest Contestant
| To perform with [[Rithvik Dhanjani]] & [[Asha Negi]] for "Teen Ka Tadka" challenge
|-
|-
|''[[CID (Indian TV series)|CID]]''
| ''[[Comedy Nights with Kapil]]''
|Sakshi (Episode: "Naari Shakti Part I-II")
|
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2015
| rowspan="5" | 2015
| ''[[Jamai Raja (film)|Jamai Raja]]''
| ''[[Jamai Raja (film)|Jamai Raja]]''
| Herself
| Dance performance
|-
|-
| ''[[Farah Ki Daawat]]''
| ''[[Farah Ki Daawat]]''
| Participant
|Hosted by [[Farah Khan]]
|-
|-
|''Pesbukers''
|''Pesbukers''
|Herself
|
|-
|-
| 2016
| ''[[Comedy Nights with Kapil]]''
|-
| ''[[Aaj Ki Raat Hai Zindagi]]''
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2016
| ''[[Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani]]''
| ''[[Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani]]''
| Herself
|-
|
| ''[[Comedy Nights Live]]''
|-
|-
| rowspan="5" | 2017
| rowspan="5" | 2017
| ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 10)|Bigg Boss 10]]''
| ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 10)|Bigg Boss 10]]''
| Guest
|
|-
|-
| ''[[Ek Shringaar-Swabhiman]]''
| ''[[Ek Shringaar-Swabhiman]]''
| rowspan="3" | Guest (as Shorvari)
| rowspan="2" | Shorvari
|
|-
|-
| ''[[Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki]]''
| ''[[Shakti – Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki]]''
|
|-
|-
| ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 11)|Bigg Boss 11]]''
| ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 11)|Bigg Boss 11]]''
|
|rowspan="2" | Herself
|-
|-
| ''[[Entertainment Ki Raat]]''
| ''[[Entertainment Ki Raat]]''
| Guest
|
|-
|-
| rowspan="4" | 2018
| rowspan="4" | 2018
| ''[[Tu Aashiqui]]''
| ''[[Tu Aashiqui]]''
| rowspan="2" | Guest (as Shorvori)
| rowspan="2" | Shorvori
|
|-
|-
| ''[[Belan Wali Bahu]]''
| ''[[Belan Wali Bahu]]''
|
|-
|-
| ''[[Ace of Space 1|MTV Ace of Space 1]]''
| ''[[Ace of Space 1|MTV Ace of Space 1]]''
| rowspan="2" | Guest
| rowspan="4" | Herself
|
|-
|-
| ''[[Naagin (2015 TV series)|Naagin 3]]''
| ''[[Naagin (2015 TV series)|Naagin 3]]''
|
|-
| rowspan="2" |2019
|''[[Khatra Khatra Khatra]]''
| rowspan="2" |Episodic
|
|-
|-
|2019
|''Kitchen Champion 5''
|''Kitchen Champion 5''
|
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2020
| rowspan="2" | 2020
| ''[[Mujhse Shaadi Karoge]]''
| ''[[Mujhse Shaadi Karoge]]''
| Guest
|
|-
|-
|''[[Naagin (2015 TV series)|Naagin 5]]''
|''[[Naagin (2015 TV series)|Naagin 5]]''
|Cameo
|Shalaka
|
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2021
| ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 14)|Bigg Boss 14]]''
| rowspan="5" | Herself
|-
|-
| rowspan="4" |2021
| ''[[Bigg Boss OTT (Hindi TV series)|Bigg Boss OTT]]''
|rowspan="2"|''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 14)|Bigg Boss 14]]''
|As [[Vikas Gupta]]'s friend during Family Round task
|
|-
|-
|Guest (Along with [[Tina Datta]])
|''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 15)|Bigg Boss 15]]''
|To celebrate 12 years of ''[[Uttaran]]''  
|-
|-
| [[Bigg Boss OTT|''Bigg Boss OTT'']]
|2024
| rowspan="2" | Guest
|''[[Laughter Chefs – Unlimited Entertainment]]''
| For interacting with the housemates
|-
|-
|[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 15)|''Bigg Boss 15'']]
|2025
|<ref>{{Cite web|date=1 November 2021|title=Gautam Gulati, Kamya Punjabi, Rashami and Devoleena to give Bigg Boss 15 contestants a reality check|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/gautam-gulati-kamya-punjabi-rashami-and-devoleena-to-give-bigg-boss-15-contestants-a-reality-check-7603005/|access-date=1 November 2021|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>
|''United State Of Gujarat''
|}
|}


===Music videos===
===Music videos===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable sortable" ;"
|+Key
| style="background:#ffc;"|
{{dagger|alt=productions that have not yet been released}}
| Denotes music videos that have not yet been released
|}
{| class="wikitable";"  
|-
|-
! Year  
! Year
! Title  
! Title
! Singer(s)
! Singer(s)
! Label
! Ref.
! Ref.
|-
| 2004
|''Doliya Kahaar''
|[[Anuradha Paudwal]] and Sunil Chhaila Bihari
|<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uEj6MEg1u8 |title=Doliya Kahaar { Angika Vivah Geet } Shaadi Video Songs Jukebox |language=en |access-date=22 April 2024 |via=YouTube}}</ref>
|-
|-
|2015
|2015
|''Teri Ek Hassi''
|''Teri Ek Hassi''
|[[Jubin Nautiyal]]
|[[Jubin Nautiyal]]
| rowspan="2" | [[Zee Music Company]]
|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/nandish-sandhu-rashami-desai-in-music-video-together/lite/ |title=Rashami Desai and Nandish Sandhu in a Music Video |work=[[The Indian Express]] |date=3 October 2015 |access-date=28 November 2020}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/nandish-sandhu-rashami-desai-in-music-video-together/lite/|title=Rashami Desai and Nandish Sandhu in a Music Video| work=[[The Indian Express]]|date=3 October 2015| access-date= 28 November 2020}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2016
| 2016
| ''Sajna Ve''
| ''Sajna Ve''
| [[Monali Thakur]] and Dilip Soni
| [[Monali Thakur]] and Dilip Soni
| <ref>{{cite web| url=https://youtube.com/watch?v=cYF9nbIz5JM| title= Sajna Ve HD music video sung by Monali Thakur and Dilip Soni, starring Rashami Desai and Salman Yusuf Khan| date=19 March 2016| access-date=28 November 2020}}</ref>
| <ref>{{cite web |url=https://youtube.com/watch?v=cYF9nbIz5JM |title=Sajna Ve HD music video sung by Monali Thakur and Dilip Soni, starring Rashami Desai and Salman Yusuf Khan |via=[[YouTube]] |date=19 March 2016 |access-date=28 November 2020}}</ref>
|-
|-
|2020
|2020
|''Ab Kya Jaan Legi Meri''
|''Ab Kya Jaan Legi Meri''
|[[Palash Muchhal]] and [[Amit Mishra (singer)|Amit Mishra]]
|[[Palash Muchhal]] and [[Amit Mishra (singer)|Amit Mishra]]
| Pal Music
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ab Kya Jaan Legi Meri: Shaheer Sheikh and Rashami Desai come together for song on demanding girlfriends |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/music/ab-kya-jaan-legi-meri-shaheer-sheikh-and-rashami-desai-come-together-for-song-on-demanding-girlfriends/story-GDKBTcmFZQHiMcDa35D6iO.html |access-date=23 June 2021 |website=Hindustan Times |date=24 December 2020 |language=en}}</ref>
|<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ab Kya Jaan Legi Meri: Shaheer Sheikh and Rashami Desai come together for song on demanding girlfriends|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/music/ab-kya-jaan-legi-meri-shaheer-sheikh-and-rashami-desai-come-together-for-song-on-demanding-girlfriends/story-GDKBTcmFZQHiMcDa35D6iO.html|access-date=23 June 2021|website=Hindustan Times|date=24 December 2020|language=en}}</ref>
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" |2021
| rowspan="3" |2021
|''Kinna Sona''
|''Kinna Sona''
| [[Rahul Vaidya]]
| [[Rahul Vaidya]]
| Rahul Vaidya RKV
|<ref>{{Cite news |title=Listen To The Romantic Reprised Version Of Song 'Kinna Sona' Sung By Rahul Vaidya Feat. Rashami Desai {{!}} Hindi Video Songs - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/hindi/listen-to-the-romantic-reprised-version-of-song-kinna-sona-sung-by-rahul-vaidya-feat-rashami-desai/videoshow/83004699.cms |access-date=23 June 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>
|<ref>{{Cite web|title=Listen To The Romantic Reprised Version Of Song 'Kinna Sona' Sung By Rahul Vaidya Feat. Rashami Desai {{!}} Hindi Video Songs - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/hindi/listen-to-the-romantic-reprised-version-of-song-kinna-sona-sung-by-rahul-vaidya-feat-rashami-desai/videoshow/83004699.cms|access-date=23 June 2021|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|language=en}}</ref>
|-
|-
| ''SubhanAllah''  
| ''Subhan Allah''
| Altamash Faridi
| Altamash Faridi
| Brown Pitch Productions
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=SubhanAllah music video out. Rashami Desai, Monis Khan's chemistry is just adorable |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/subhanallah-music-video-out-rashami-desai-monis-khan-s-chemistry-is-just-adorable-1850281-2021-09-07 |access-date=29 October 2021 |website=India Today |date=7 September 2021 |language=en}}</ref>
|<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|last2=|first2=|last3=|first3=|title=SubhanAllah music video out. Rashami Desai, Monis Khan's chemistry is just adorable|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/subhanallah-music-video-out-rashami-desai-monis-khan-s-chemistry-is-just-adorable-1850281-2021-09-07|url-status=live|access-date=29 October 2021|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref>
|-
|-
|''Zindagi Khafa Khafa''
|''Zindagi Khafa Khafa''
| [[Rahul Vaidya]]
| [[Rahul Vaidya]]
| Ishtar Music
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 November 2021 |title=Zindagi Khafa Khafa Song Out: Rahul Vaidya And Rashmi Desai Star In A Romantic Song |url=https://www.zee5.com/zee5news/zindagi-khafa-khafa-song-out-rahul-vaidya-and-rashmi-desai-weave-the-most-melodious-romantic-song-watch-video |access-date=30 November 2021 |website=ZEE5 |language=en}}</ref>
|<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-11-29|title=Zindagi Khafa Khafa Song Out: Rahul Vaidya And Rashmi Desai Star In A Romantic Song|url=https://www.zee5.com/zee5news/zindagi-khafa-khafa-song-out-rahul-vaidya-and-rashmi-desai-weave-the-most-melodious-romantic-song-watch-video|url-status=live|access-date=2021-11-30|website=ZEE5|language=en}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan = "5"| 2022
|''Qatilana''
| Ajay Keswani and Aakansha Sharma
| <ref>{{Citation |title=Qatilana (Official Video) Rashami Desai - Ajay Keswani {{!}} Sanjeev Chaturvedi - New Hindi Songs 2022 | date=2 March 2022 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpBhdJD2crQ |language=en |access-date=4 March 2022}}</ref>
|-
|''Biraj Mein Jhoom''
| Anuradha Palakurthi Juju
|<ref>{{Citation |title=Biraj Mein Jhoom ft. Rashami Desai {{!}} Anuradha Juju, Salim Sulaiman {{!}} Juju Productions | date=14 March 2022 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPLGqnJflvk |via=YouTube |access-date=14 March 2022}}</ref>
|-
|''Tere Pind''
| Gurlez Akhtar and Fateh Shergill
| <ref name=":7">{{Citation |title=Tere Pind - Fateh Shergill {{!}} Rashami Desai {{!}} Gurlez Akhtar {{!}} Latest New Punjabi Songs 2022 | date=31 March 2022 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLYHc4UGEmQ |via=YouTube |access-date=2 April 2022}}</ref>
|-
| ''Parwah''
| [[Neha Bhasin]]
| <ref>{{Citation |title=Neha Bhasin {{!}} Parwah Ft. Rashami Desai (Official Video) |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vprKOtp09Wg |language=en |access-date=4 April 2022 |website=YouTube| date=3 April 2022 }}</ref>
|-
| ''Khayalat''
| Faisla Khan
| <ref name=":8">{{cite web |title=Khayalat {{!}} (Music Video) {{!}} Faisla Khan {{!}} Rashami Desai & Arman Khan {{!}} Punjabi Songs 2022 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoE6_wd6pFQ |website=YouTube | date=21 April 2022 |publisher=Jass Records Worldwide |access-date=24 April 2022 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|2023
|''Pyar Eda Da''
|Jyoti Nooran
|<ref name=":9">{{Cite news |last=Bhatia |first=Harshika |date=22 September 2023 |title=Pyar Eda Da: Shoaib Ibrahim and Rashami Desai's new song is here to steal hearts |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news/pyar-eda-da-shoaib-ibrahim-and-rashami-desais-new-song-is-here-to-steal-hearts-1245086 |work=PINKVILLA |access-date=28 September 2023 |archive-date=11 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231111105636/https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news/pyar-eda-da-shoaib-ibrahim-and-rashami-desais-new-song-is-here-to-steal-hearts-1245086 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|-
| rowspan = "3"| 2025
|''Rajj Rajj Nachan''
|[[Divya Kumar (singer)|Divya Kumar]], Ishika Hirve and Sikandar Maan
|<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6J1TNUOpGKA |title=Rajj Rajj Nachan (Official Video) Divya Kumar Ft. Shiv Thakare & Rashami Desai {{!}} Doss Music |date=3 July 2025 |last=DOSS MUSIC |access-date=4 August 2025 |via=YouTube}}</ref>
|-
|''Juda Hona Hai''
|Altamash Faridi
|<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9gTiFcWgCM |title=Juda Hona Hai - FULL VIDEO {{!}} Rashami Desai {{!}} Altamash Faridi {{!}} Shashi {{!}} Prince {{!}} New Hindi Song 2025 |date=17 July 2025 |last=Venus Originals |access-date=4 August 2025 |via=YouTube}}</ref>
|-
|''Kanha Krishna Murari''
|[[Seeta Qasemi]]
|<ref>{{Cite AV media|title=Kanha Krishna Murari (Official Music Video) {{!}} Ft. Rashami Desai & Shiv Thakare {{!}} Seeta {{!}} Mohit|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFcym0AjVZc|date=19 November 2025|access-date=1 December 2025|via=YouTube|last=Shreenathji Mediaworks}}</ref>
|}
 
=== Theatres ===
{| class="wikitable"
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! scope="col" | Work
! scope="col" | Role
! scope="col" | Language
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|-
| 2022
|  ''Teen Bunder''
| Naina
| Gujarati
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=SNS |date=15 June 2022 |title=Fifth edition of theater Festival ‘Khidkiyaan' unveils on June 16th |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/fifth-edition-khidkiyaan-1503081249.html |access-date=3 November 2025 |website=The Statesman |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Asian |first=Urban |date=15 June 2022 |title=Mukesh Chhabra announces fifth edition of ‘Khidkiyaan Theatre Festival 2022’! |url=https://urbanasian.com/featured/2022/06/mukesh-chhabra-announces-fifth-edition-of-khidkiyaan-theatre-festival-2022/ |access-date=3 November 2025 |website=Blog |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
| 2025
|  ''Aankh Micholi''
| Sandhya
| Hindi
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=editorial |first=M. T. G. |date=27 March 2025 |title=AANKH MICHOLI (Vikas Bahari) Hindi Play/Drama directed by Vikas Bahari starring Jatin Sarna, Paritosh Tripathi, Sugandha Srivastava, Rashmit Desai written by C.P. Deshpande. |url=https://www.mumbaitheatreguide.com/dramas/hindi/aankh-micholi--vikas-bahari--hindi-play-preview.asp |access-date=3 November 2025 |website=MumbaiTheatreGuide.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Aankh Micholi Plays, Theatre Events Tickets |url=https://in.bookmyshow.com/plays/aankh-micholi/ET00439991?fbrefresh=1 |access-date=3 November 2025 |website=BookMyShow |language=en-IN}}</ref>
|-
| 2025
|  ''Mrs Mara Online Che''
| Hansa
| Gujarati
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 June 2025 |title=Rashami Desai on delving into Gujarati industry: The positivity that I received from the Gujarati audience is incredible |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/htcity/cinema/rashami-desai-on-delving-into-gujarati-industry-the-positivity-that-i-received-from-the-gujarati-audience-is-incredible-101748821341698.html |access-date=3 November 2025 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=15 July 2025 |title=Actor Rashami Desai celebrates 50 stagings of her debut play; says theatre is her calling for now, not TV |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/htcity/actor-rashami-desai-celebrates-50-stagings-of-her-debut-play-says-theatre-is-her-calling-for-now-not-tv-101752558200259.html |access-date=3 November 2025 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>
|}
|}


==Awards and nominations==
==Awards and nominations==
{{Infobox actor awards
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|name = Rashami Desai
|image = Rashami Desai graces the Indian Television Academy Awards 2017 (06) (cropped).jpg
|wins = 7
|nominations = 5
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|award1W = 2
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|award2W = 1
|award2N = 1
|award3 = [[Gold Awards]]
|award3W = 2
|award3N = 1
|award4 = [[Star Guild Awards]]
|award4W = 2
|award4N = 1
|award5 = [[Big Star Entertainment Awards]]
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|award9W = 0
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|-
|-
! Year
! Year
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| rowspan="12" | ''[[Uttaran]]''
| rowspan="12" | ''[[Uttaran]]''
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
|<ref>{{cite news|title=Telly awards 2009 Popular Awards nominees|url=http://tellyawards.indiantelevision.com/y2k9/nomination/nominee_list.htm|access-date=16 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160115061924/http://tellyawards.indiantelevision.com/y2k9/nomination/nominee_list.htm|archive-date=15 January 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite news |title=Telly awards 2009 Popular Awards nominees |url=http://tellyawards.indiantelevision.com/y2k9/nomination/nominee_list.htm |access-date=16 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160115061924/http://tellyawards.indiantelevision.com/y2k9/nomination/nominee_list.htm |archive-date=15 January 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
|-
|-
| rowspan="2"|[[Indian Television Academy Awards]]
| rowspan="2"|[[Indian Television Academy Awards]]
| GR8! Ensemble Cast
| GR8! Ensemble Cast
| {{won}}
| {{won}}
| <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gr8mag.com/posts.php?id=328|title=GR8! TV Magazine - THE INDIAN TELEVISION ACADEMY AWARDS, 2009|website=www.gr8mag.com}}</ref>
| <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.gr8mag.com/posts.php?id=328 |title=GR8! TV Magazine - THE INDIAN TELEVISION ACADEMY AWARDS, 2009 |website=gr8mag.com}}</ref>
|-
|-
| rowspan="4"| 2010
| rowspan="4"| 2010
| Best Actress (Popular)
| Best Actress (Popular)
| {{won}}
| {{won}}
|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevisionacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/ITA_2010.pdf |title=The Chosen Ones |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20161109031114/http://www.indiantelevisionacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/ITA_2010.pdf |archive-date=9 November 2016|access-date=22 January 2020}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiantelevisionacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/ITA_2010.pdf |title=The Chosen Ones |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161109031114/http://www.indiantelevisionacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/ITA_2010.pdf |archive-date=9 November 2016 |access-date=22 January 2020}}</ref>
|-
|-
| [[Indian Telly Awards]]
| [[Indian Telly Awards]]
| Most Popular Actor in a Negative Role (Female)
| Most Popular Actor in a Negative Role (Female)
| {{won}}
| {{won}}
|<ref>{{cite news|title=Telly awards 2010 Popular Awards winners|url=http://tellyawards.indiantelevision.com/y2k10/winners.php|access-date=16 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131016040245/http://tellyawards.indiantelevision.com/y2k10/winners.php|archive-date=16 October 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite news |title=Telly awards 2010 Popular Awards winners |url=http://tellyawards.indiantelevision.com/y2k10/winners.php |access-date=16 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131016040245/http://tellyawards.indiantelevision.com/y2k10/winners.php |archive-date=16 October 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
|-
|-
| [[Big Star Entertainment Awards]]
| [[BIG Star Entertainment Awards]]
| Most Entertaining Actor Female
| Most Entertaining Actor Female
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
| <ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ty8oNMQ0UJU| title=Big Star Entertainment Awards 2010| work=[[YouTube]]| date=12 April 2021| access-date=29 April 2021}}</ref>
| <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ty8oNMQ0UJU |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/Ty8oNMQ0UJU |archive-date=15 December 2021 |url-status=live |title=Big Star Entertainment Awards 2010 |via=[[YouTube]] |date=12 April 2021 |access-date=29 April 2021}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
|-
|-
| [[Gold Awards]]
| [[Gold Awards]]
| Best Actor in a Negative Role (Female)
| Best Actor in a Negative Role (Female)
| {{won}}
| {{won}}
|<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNvJldFkPZM| title=Gold Awards 2010 July04'10 Part-25| work=[[YouTube]] ([[Zee TV]] channel)| date=7 July 2010| access-date=29 April 2021}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNvJldFkPZM |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/zNvJldFkPZM |archive-date=15 December 2021 |url-status=live |title=Gold Awards 2010 July04'10 Part-25 |work=[[YouTube]] ([[Zee TV]] channel) |date=7 July 2010 |access-date=29 April 2021}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
|-
|-
| rowspan="5" | 2011
| rowspan="5" | 2011
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| Best Actor-Female in a Drama Series
| Best Actor-Female in a Drama Series
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
|<ref>{{cite web| url=https://nettv4u.com/about/Hindi/awards/star-guild-awards-2011| title=Hindi Awards-Star Guild Awards 2011| website=nettv4u.com| access-date= 16 March 2021}}</ref>
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Awards Star Guild Awards 2011 |url=https://nettv4u.com/about/hindi/awards/star-guild-awards-2011 |access-date=22 March 2025 |website=nettv4u |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|-
| [[FICCI Frames#FICCI Frames Excellence Awards|FICCI Frames Excellence Awards]]
| [[FICCI Frames#FICCI Frames Excellence Awards|FICCI Frames Excellence Awards]]
| Best TV Actor (Female)
| Best TV Actor (Female)
| {{won}}
| {{won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hungama|first=Bollywood|date=26 March 2011|title=Winners of FICCI FRAMES Excellence Honours awards : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/winners-of-ficci-frames-excellence-honours-awards/|access-date=23 May 2021|language=en}}</ref>
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |date=26 March 2011 |title=Winners of FICCI FRAMES Excellence Honours awards : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/winners-of-ficci-frames-excellence-honours-awards/ |access-date=23 May 2021 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|-
| [[Apsara Awards]]
| [[Apsara Awards]]
| Best Ensemble Cast
| Best Ensemble Cast
| {{won}}
| {{won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bureau|first=Adgully|title=Apsara Awards 2011|url=https://www.adgully.com/highest-scorer-dabangg-won-seven-awards-at-the-chevrolet-apsara-awards-2011-235.html|access-date=10 May 2021|website=www.adgully.com|language=en-US}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.adgully.com/highest-scorer-dabangg-won-seven-awards-at-the-chevrolet-apsara-awards-2011-235.html|title=Highest scorer Dabangg won seven awards at the Chevrolet Apsara Awards 2011|date=17 January 2011|website=Adgully|access-date=10 May 2021}}</ref>
|-
|-
| rowspan="2"| [[Gold Awards]]
| rowspan="2"| [[Gold Awards]]
| Best Actor Female (Popular)
| Best Actor Female (Popular)
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
| <ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPE1gdC-pzQ| title=Gold Awards 2011 July17'11 Part-27| work=[[YouTube]] ([[Zee TV]] Channel)| date=18 July 2011| access-date=29 April 2021}}</ref>
| <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPE1gdC-pzQ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/aPE1gdC-pzQ |archive-date=15 December 2021 |url-status=live |title=Gold Awards 2011 July17'11 Part-27 |work=[[YouTube]] ([[Zee TV]] Channel) |date=18 July 2011 |access-date=29 April 2021}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
|-
|-
| Best Actress (Critics)
| Best Actress (Critics)
| {{won}}
| {{won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indiantelevisionawards.webs.com/boroplus-gold-awards|title=Winners List:4th Boroplus Gold Awards, 2011| access-date=11 April 2021}}</ref>
|<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://indiantelevisionawards.webs.com/boroplus-gold-awards |title=Winners List:4th Boroplus Gold Awards, 2011 |access-date=11 April 2021 |archive-date=8 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190408092834/https://indiantelevisionawards.webs.com/boroplus-gold-awards |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2012
| rowspan="2"| 2012
| [[Apsara Awards]]
| [[Apsara Awards]]
| Best Actress in Drama Series
| Best Actress in Drama Series
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://starguildawards.org/7th_apsara_awards_winners.html|title=Winners List:7th Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards|access-date=11 April 2015|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160816153242/http://starguildawards.org/7th_apsara_awards_nominees.html|archive-date=16 August 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite web |url=http://starguildawards.org/7th_apsara_awards_winners.html |title=Winners List:7th Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards |access-date=11 April 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160816153242/http://starguildawards.org/7th_apsara_awards_nominees.html |archive-date=16 August 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
|-
| Colors Golden Petal Awards
| Most Favourite Dancing Diva
| ''[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa season 5]]''
| {{won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Colors Golden Petal Awards 2012 - Filmibeat |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/photos/tv-awards/colors-golden-petal-awards-2012-41337.html#photos-6 |access-date=21 March 2025 |website=www.filmibeat.com |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2017
| [[Gold Awards]]
| Best Actress
| rowspan="3"| ''[[Dil Se Dil Tak]]''
| {{nom}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Goswami |first=Parismita |date=26 June 2017 |title=Zee Gold Awards 2017: Jennifer Winget, Shaheer Sheikh, Mouni Roy and others nominated; here's how you can vote |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/zee-gold-awards-2017-jennifer-winget-shaheer-sheikh-mouni-roy-others-nominated-heres-how-you-732316 |access-date=21 March 2025 |website=www.ibtimes.co.in |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|Colors Golden Petal Awards
|Favourite Jodi Siddharth Shukla, Rashami Desai
| {{won}}
||<ref>{{Cite news |title=Colors Golden Petal Awards 2017 Winners |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/tv-awards/colors-golden-petal-awards/2017/116 |access-date=21 March 2025 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
|-
| Colors Golden Petal Awards
| Best Actress
| {{nom}}
||<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 April 2017 |title=Rubina Dilaik, Adaa Khan, Karan Mehra: TV celebs dazzle at Colors Golden Petal Awards 2017 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/photo/rubina-dilaik-adaa-khan-karan-mehra-tv-celebs-dazzle-at-colors-golden-petal-awards-2017-lifetv-842085-2017-04-13 |access-date=21 March 2025 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| 2022
| Midday IIIA Awards
| Best Debut Actress In A Web Series
| rowspan="2"| ''[[Tandoor (web series)|Tandoor]]''
| {{won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |title=Photos Celebs attend the Midday India International Influencer Awards 2022 (16) {{!}} Rashami Desai Images - Bollywood Hungama |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/parties-and-events/photos-celebs-attend-midday-india-international-influencer-awards-2022/photos-celebs-attend-the-midday-india-international-influencer-awards-2022-16/ |access-date=21 March 2025 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| 2023
| IIFTA Awards
| Stellar Performer of the Year
| {{won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 July 2023 |title=IIFTA Awards 2023: Adnan Khan, Archana Gautam, Falaq Naaz and other TV stars grace the red carpet |url=https://www.bollywoodlife.com/webstories/news-gossip/iifta-awards-2023-adnan-khan-archana-gautam-falaq-naaz-and-other-tv-stars-grace-the-red-carpet-2528272/ |access-date=21 March 2025 |website=bollywoodlife.com |language=en}}</ref>
|}
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== References ==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 19:39, 25 February 2026


Rashami Desai
Desai In 2023
Born
Shivani Desai

(1986-02-13) 13 February 1986 (age 40)
Nagaon, Assam, India
Other namesDivya Desai
Rashmi Desai
OccupationActress
Years active2002–present
Notable work
Spouse(s)
​
(
m. 2011; div. 2016)

Shivani Desai (hns; born 13 February 1986), professionally known as Rashami Desai, is an Indian television and film actress.[1] She is the recipient of several accolades including two Indian Television Academy Awards and Gold Awards. After starting her acting career working in regional language films, Desai made her Hindi television debut with Raavan (2006) and then had a dual role in Pari Hoon Main (2008). She earned massive popularity with her notable work as Tapasya Thakur in Colors TV's long-running soap opera Uttaran (2009-2014), winning various accolades. Desai also took part in the reality shows Zara Nachke Dikha 2 (2010), Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5 (2012), Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 6 (2015) and Nach Baliye 7 (2015) and had a cameo in the 2012 film Dabangg 2. She ventured into stand-up comedy with reality shows like Comedy Circus Mahasangram (2010), Comedy Ka Maha Muqabala (2011), Kahaani Comedy Circus Ki (2012) and Comedy Nights Live (2016).

Desai later returned to fiction television with the love triangle Dil Se Dil Tak (2017-2018) portraying the role of Shorvori, after which she participated in Bigg Boss 13 (2019–2020) and Bigg Boss 15 (2021-22). She also played brief roles in Naagin 4 and Naagin 6 and made her OTT debut with the short film Tamas and web debut with Tandoor.

Early life[edit | edit source]

Rashami Desai was born Shivani Desai[1][2] on 13 February 1986[3][4][5][6] in Nagaon town of Assam.[7][5] She is a Gujarati by origin.[8] She has a brother, Gaurav Desai. Desai was brought up in Mumbai and did her schooling and undergraduation there.[9] Rashami pursued a diploma degree in Tours and Travels from Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai.

Career[edit | edit source]

Acting debut in films (2002–2006)[edit | edit source]

Desai began her acting career with regional films where she appeared in an Assamese-language film titled Kanyadaan in 2002. Desai made her Bollywood debut with Birendra Nath Tiwari-directed 2004 romantic mystery Yeh Lamhe Judaai Ke alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Raveena Tandon. She essayed the role of Sheetal, a college student whose elder sister (played by Tandon) is murdered.[10][11]

In 2005, Desai appeared in the Hindi film Shabnam Mausi, where she played the role of Naina alongside Ashutosh Rana and Vijay Raaz.[12] She later earned fame in the Bhojpuri film industry where she played many roles in the films like Balma Bada Nadaan and Gabbar Singh. In 2005, Desai starred in the film Kab Hoi Gawna Hamar, that went on to win the National Award for Best Feature Film in Bhojpuri.[13][14]

Television debut and breakthrough (2006–2008)[edit | edit source]

Desai made her television debut in 2006 with the mythological drama series Raavan on Zee TV, where she played the role of Queen Mandodari. Desai was cast opposite Jay Soni in the series.[15] In 2007, Desai appeared in the English film titled Sambar Salsa.

In 2008, Desai got her first big break in daily soaps that fetched her the limelight with her portrayal of the dual role of Nikki Shrivastav and Pari Rai Choudhary in Star One's Pari Hoon Main.[16][17] Directed and produced by Ravi Chopra, the series also featured Mohit Malik and Karan Veer Mehra in pivotal roles. The show followed the story of two look-alikes; Pari (an actress) and Nikki (a simple girl) who bump into each other, exchange their identities, and begin living each other's lives.[18] Desai then appeared as Priya in Star One's horror thriller anthology series Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai alongside Manish Paul.

Established success with Uttaran (2009–2016)[edit | edit source]

In 2009, Desai briefly appeared in Meet Mila De Rabba aired on Sony TV where she played the role of Dr. Meher Datta alongside Surilie Gautam and Piyush Sahdev.[citation needed]

Desai at Indian Telly Awards 2010, where she received the award for Best Actress in a Negative Role for her work in Uttaran

Desai earned widespread acclaim and recognition upon entering Colors TV's long-running soap opera Uttaran in 2009, where she played the parallel lead alongside Tina Datta and Nandish Sandhu. The series followed the story of two friends, Ichcha and Tapasya, who hail from different strata of the society. Desai replaced Ishita Panchal to play the role of adult Tapasya Thakur, a rich girl who gets manipulated by her maternal grandmother upon feeling less loved than her friend by her own parents.[citation needed] Uttaran opened up newer international markets for Indian Television, making Desai a household name beyond the country's shores.[19] For Uttaran, Desai received numerous accolades and nominations including the ITA Award for Best Actress Popular and Indian Telly Award for Best Actress in a Negative Role Popular in 2010. In January 2012 she opted out of the show. On 7 November 2012, she returned to Uttaran with positive shades, and left the show again in 2014 citing creative differences.[20][21]

In 2010, Desai participated in Sony TV's comedy reality TV show Comedy Circus 3 Ka Tadka as a wildcard entrant with Vikrant Massey.[citation needed] Desai then participated as a member of the team "Massakalli Girls" in season 2 of the dance reality television show Zara Nachke Dikha which aired on Star Plus. Her team emerged as winners.[22] In the same year, Desai also appeared as panellist in Imagine TV's reality show Meethi Choori No 1 and participated in Sony TV's comedy reality show Comedy Circus Mahasangram.[23]

In 2011, Desai participated in StarPlus's comedy reality TV show Comedy Ka Maha Muqabala, where her team emerged as runner-ups.

In 2012, Desai appeared as Shivani in the Vikram Bhatt-directed horror anthology series Haunted Nights, aired on Sahara One.[citation needed] She then participated in the dance reality TV show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5 which aired on Colors TV[24] and ultimately emerged as the first runner up. She also appeared on the Shekhar Suman hosted show Movers & Shakers.[25] Later in 2012, Desai made a cameo appearance in the Salman Khan starrer Hindi film Dabangg 2.

In 2013, Desai played the part of Natkhat Sali in Colors TV's stand-up comedy show Nautanki: The Comedy Theatre.[26]

In 2014, Desai appeared as a victim of blind faith and a woman who is tortured by her own family in the episode-based shows Savdhaan India[citation needed] and CID[27] respectively.

In 2015, Desai participated in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 6. She was eliminated, but was brought back on the show as a wild card entrant.[28] She was again eliminated just before the finale along with Sana Khan.[29] She then participated in Nach Baliye 7 with her then spouse Nandish Sandhu and they became first runners-up.[30] In October 2015, Desai appeared as a deaf and mute girl in Palash Muchhal's music video titled Teri Ek Hassi alongside Nandish Sandhu. It was sung by Jubin Nautiyal.[31] Later in the year, Desai briefly appeared in Colors TV's Ishq Ka Rang Safed where she played the grey role of Tulsi, a widow with hidden motives.[32]

In 2016, Desai essayed the negative role of dark supernatural character Preeti in &TV's Adhuri Kahaani Hamari.[33] She also participated in Box Cricket League in March 2016. Desai then appeared in Palash Muchhal's dance based music video titled Sajna Ve alongside Salman Yusuff Khan. It was sung by Monali Thakur and Dilip Soni.[34] Desai then participated in Balaji Telefilms' comedy reality show Mazaak Mazaak Mein, aired on Life OK.[35]

Dil Se Dil Tak and beyond (2017–2020)[edit | edit source]

Desai at Golden Petal Awards 2017, where she was nominated under Best Actress Category for her work in Dil Se Dil Tak

In 2017, Desai starred in Colors TV's drama series Dil Se Dil Tak, opposite Sidharth Shukla and Jasmin Bhasin. Desai was cast in the role of Shorvari Bhanushali, a woman caught between love for her husband and her desire to be a mother.[36] The series was loosely based on the Hindi film Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2001).[37] Desai described her role as someone who "doesn't express through words. She uses gestures, eyes and her facial expressions to express what she is feeling. That is interesting. In fact, as an actor, this gives me a lot of scope for performance.".[38] For her role in the series, she was nominated under Best Actress category at Golden Petal Awards 2017.[39]

In the same year, Desai made her Gujarati film debut with Bhavin Wadia's romantic thriller Superstar, where she was cast opposite Dhruvin Shah, worked wonders at the box office had not only been appreciated by critics in Gujarat, but also had a dream run at the BO, with shows running housefull even in its seventh week.[40][41] Desai won award for Best Debut Actress at Gujarati Transmedia Awards 2018.[42] Desai also participated in Tennis Premier League as the brand ambassador of her team Binny’s Brigade in October 2018.[43][44]

Desai began 2019 with the lead role in DD National's comedy series Chalo Saaf Karein. Launched by Doordarshan along with the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, the show revolved around cleanliness and sanitation with a comic twist.[45] Desai played the role of Palak, an ambitious Delhi University graduate and a strong follower of Gandhian ideology and Swachhta, who intends to open a residential English medium school in her village.[citation needed] The series also featured Ashish Lal, Aruna Irani and Anita Raj in pivotal roles.[46] Later in the year, Desai participated in the reality show Bigg Boss 13, where she finished as third runner up.[47][48]

In 2020, Desai essayed the role of Shalaka on Colors TV's supernatural fantasy thriller television series Naagin 4: Bhagya Ka Zehreela Khel alongside Nia Sharma, Anita Hassanandani and Vijayendra Kumeria[49] and also in Naagin 5 as special appearance.[50] Desai next appeared in the short film Tamas alongside Adhvik Mahajan, where she played the role of Sania[51] and participated in Ladies vs Gentlemen, a reality interactive game show hosted by Ritesh Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza in the same year.[52] In December 2020, Desai featured in Palash Muchhal's dance based music video titled Ab Kya Jaan Legi Meri alongside Shaheer Sheikh and Sana Saeed. It was sung by Palash Muchhal and Amit Mishra.[53]

Professional expansion (2021–present)[edit | edit source]

In 2021, Desai made her web debut alongside Tanuj Virwani in Nivedita Basu-directed crime drama web series titled Tandoor, the series was nominated in filmfare OTT awards 2021 under best web series category. Loosely based on the infamous Tandoor case in Delhi, Desai essayed the role of Palak Sahni, an aspiring politician who is murdered by her own husband (played by Virwani).[54][55] In May 2021, it was announced that Desai will collaborate with singer Rahul Vaidya for a music cover.[56] In September 2021, Desai appeared in Altamash Faridi's music video titled Subhan Allah.[57] Later in the year, Desai collaborated with Rahul Vaidya again for a music video titled Zindagi Khafa Khafa.[58] In November 2021, Desai entered Bigg Boss 15 as a wildcard contestant and became the fifth runner-up.[59]

Desai in 2021

In March 2022, Desai featured in three music videos titled Qatilana, Biraj Mein Jhoom and Tere Pind.[60][61][62] She then entered Naagin 6 for a cameo to portray the dual role shape-shifting serpents, reprising the role of Shalaka from season 4 with positive shades, and a new character Shanglira.[63] In April 2022, Desai collaborated with Neha Bhasin for a music video titled Parwah[64] and also featured in a music video titled Khayalat.[65]

Desai next appeared as the titular character of the segment Ruby in the second season of Anil V Kumar's anthology series Ratri Ke Yatri, became most streamed show & most binged show on Hungama Play.[66] Also featuring Abigail Pande and Mohit Abrol in Desai's segment, the series throws an empathetic light on women from red light areas. The show premiered on Hungama Play and MX Player on 11 October 2022.[67]

In 2023, Desai participated in Colors TV's comedy reality TV show Entertainment Ki Raat Housefull.[68] Desai next appeared in a brief role in the JioCinema series titled LLB - Bas Naam Hi Kaafi Hai.[69] In September 2023, Desai featured in a music video titled Pyar Eda Da alongside Shoaib Ibrahim sung by Jyoti Nooran.[70]

In 2024, Desai appeared in Atrangii series titled Womaniya[Unreleased film Rare and Dare Six X (2016) was renamed as Womaniya (2024) released in Atrangii App Web-Series]. The show premiered on 22 March 2024.[71] She made her comeback on big screen with Bollywood movie titled JNU: Jahangir National University alongside Urvashi Rautela.[72] The movie released in theatres on 21 June 2024.[73]

As of 2025, Desai appeared in the Gujarati film in Dharmessh Mehta-directed family drama Mom Tane Nai Samjay, where she was cast opposite Amar Upadhyay. The movie released in theatres on 10 January 2025.[74] After a successful hit the movie premiered on ShemarooMe and OTTplay on 24 July 2025.[75][76] Desai next appeared alongside R. Madhavan in Ashwni Dhir-directed satirical action comedy web series titled Hisaab Barabar. The show released on ZEE5 on 24 January 2025.[77][78] Desai next appeared in television sitcom Wagle Ki Duniya – Nayi Peedhi Naye Kissey for a cameo to portrayed the role of Advocate Meenakshi Kapoor on Sony SAB.[79][80] In July 2025, Desai featured in two music videos titled Rajj Rajj Nachan and Juda Hona Hai.[81][82] Desai next appeared alongside Karanvir Bohra in micro drama web series titled Roadpati Bana Crorepati. The show released on Kuku FM and Kuku TV App on 22 September 2025.[83] In November 2025, Desai featured in devotional based music video titled Kanha Krishna Murari alongside Shiv Thakare sung by Seeta Qasemi for the promotion of Kanha Devotional Companion products.[84][85]

Off-screen work and media image[edit | edit source]

Desai is a trained classical dancer.[86] Writing for The Indian Express, journalist Sana Farzeen stated: "Not someone to play the perfect heroine, Rashami has experimented with her roles and played strong characters."[87] Apart from acting, Desai supports various causes. Desai walked the ramp at Caring with Style fashion show to raise money for cancer patients in 2015[88] and 2018[89] for designers Shaina NC and Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla respectively. In 2015, she walked the ramp of a fashion show to support Smile Foundation, a non-governmental organisation working towards underprivileged children's education and health.[citation needed] Desai also walked the ramp for Terry Fox Foundation and Maheka Mirpuri.[90] Desai was part of the Swachh Survekshan 2017, an initiative for an environmentally cleaner India (Swachh Bharat Abhiyan).[91]

Desai walked the ramp for designers Rohit Verma and Anu Mehra at Bombay Times Fashion Week in 2020[92] and 2021.[93]

Desai was reported to be the highest paid contestant in Bigg Boss 13[94] and Bigg Boss 15.[95][96] In 2020, Desai became the first Indian Television actor to collaborate with Google for cameos.[97] Desai was ranked 22nd in BizAsia's list of top 30 TV Personalities in 2020.[98]

Desai endorsed Wheel alongside Salman Khan in 2010.[99] In 2021, Desai became the brand ambassador of JioMart.[100] Desai also endorses Hangyo.[101][102] In 2023, Desai became the brand ambassador and entrepreneur of Glamveda.[103] In 2024, Desai became the brand ambassador of international company Tradeomatic to endorse international brands TokiBaby and TokiHealth products.[104] In 2025, Desai became the brand ambassador of Homero.[105]

Personal life[edit | edit source]

Desai with her ex-husband Nandish Sandhu

She married her co-star from Uttaran, Nandish Sandhu, on 12 February 2011 in Ghaziabad.[106] In 2014, they separated, and in 2015, the couple filed for divorce after almost four years of marriage.[107] It was finalised in March 2016.[108]

In 2018, Desai met Arhaan Khan, they both participated in Bigg Boss 13 in 2019, where Arhaan proposed to Desai, and Desai accepted the proposal.[109] Later, it was revealed by Salman Khan that Arhaan was married before and had a kid which he had kept secret from Desai.[110] In 2020, after coming out from the Bigg Boss house, Desai broke up with Arhaan.[111][112]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Key
Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released

Films[edit | edit source]

Year Title Role Language Notes Ref(s)
2002 Kanyadaan Assamese Cameo [113]
2003 Balma Bada Nadaan Gauri/Jugni Bhojpuri
Maai Re Karde Bidaai Hamaar Kiran
Kab Hoi Gawna Hamar Gauri National Award for Best Feature Film in Bhojpuri [13][14]
2004 Yeh Lamhe Judaai Ke Sheetal Hindi Credited as Divya Desai
Tulsi Bhojpuri Award Winning Film
Sohagan Bana Da Sajana Hamaar Gauri
2005 Gazab Bhail Rama Gauri/Jyoti
Nadiya Ke Teer Radha
Dulha Babu Jyoti
Bandan Toote Na
Shabnam Mausi Naina Hindi
2006 Hum Balbrahma Chaari Tu Kanya Kumari Jamuna Bhojpuri
Bambai Ki Laila Chapra Ka Chaila
Kable Aayee Bahaar Anu
Kangna Khanke Piya Ke Angna Maya
Pappu Ke Pyar Ho Gail Priya
Sathi Sanghati Radha
Tohse Pyar Ba Shefali
2007 Sambar Salsa English
Hum Hai Gawaar Preeti Bhojpuri
2008 Gabbar Singh Special appearance in holi song
Pyar Jab Kehu Se Hoi Jala Sangeeta
Shahar Wali Jaan Mareli Pammi
Umariya Kaili Tohre Naam Radha
2010 Laakhon Mein Ek Hamaar Bhauji Gauri
Kanoon Hamra Mutthi Mein Pooja
2012 Dabangg 2 Bride Hindi Cameo appearance in the song "Dagabaaz Re"
2017 Superstar Anjali Kapadia Gujarati [114]
2020 Tamas Saina/Sania Hindi
Urdu 		Short film [115]
2024 JNU: Jahangir National University Yuvedita Menon Hindi [72][73]
2025 Mom Tane Nai Samjay Aashka Gujarati [74]
TBA Mission Laila Not yet released TBA Hindi [116][117]
Evara-Blessing Of God Not yet released TBA [118]
Chambe Di Booti Not yet released TBA Punjabi [119][120]

Web series[edit | edit source]

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2021 Tandoor Palak Sahni / Palak Sharma [121]
2022 Ratri Ke Yatri Ruby [122]
2023 LLB - Bas Naam Hi Kaafi Hai Preeti [69]
2024 Womaniya Binni [71]
2025 Hisaab Barabar Monalisa Yadav [77][78]
Roadpati Bana Crorepati Avani [83]

Television[edit | edit source]

Year Title Role Notes
2006–2008 Raavan Mandodari
2008 Pari Hoon Main Pari Rai Choudhary / Nikki Shrivastav
Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai Priya
2009 Meet Mila De Rabba Dr. Meher Datta
2009–2014 Uttaran Tapasya Thakur Rathore
2010 Comedy Circus 3 Ka Tadka Contestant
Meethi Choori No 1 Contestant
Zara Nachke Dikha 2 Contestant Winner
Comedy Circus Ke SuperStars Host
2011 Comedy Ka Maha Muqabala Arshad Ke Punters Member Runner-up
2012 Haunted Nights Shivani
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5 Contestant 1st runner-up
2013 Nautanki: The Comedy Theatre Natkhat Sali
2014 CID Sakshi
Savdhaan India Aanchal/Mata
2015 Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 6 Contestant 9th place
Nach Baliye 7 Contestant 1st runner-up
Ishq Ka Rang Safed Tulsi
2016 Adhuri Kahaani Hamari Preeti
Box Cricket League 2 Contestant
Mazaak Mazaak Mein
2017–2018 Dil Se Dil Tak Shorvori Bhattacharya
2017 Rasoi Ki Jung Mummyon Ke Sung Contestant
2018 Tennis Premier League Player
2019 Chalo Saaf Karein Palak
Khatra Khatra Khatra Contestant
2019–2020 Bigg Boss 13 Contestant 3rd runner-up
2020 Naagin 4 Nayantara/Shalaka
Ladies vs Gentlemen Panelist
2021–2022 Bigg Boss 15 Contestant 5th runner-up
2022 Naagin 6 Shanglira/Shalaka
The Khatra Khatra Show Contestant
2023 Entertainment Ki Raat Housefull Contestant
2025 Wagle Ki Duniya – Nayi Peedhi Naye Kissey Advocate Meenakshi Kapoor Cameo Appearance

Special appearances[edit | edit source]

Year Title Role
2009 Vicky Ki Taxi Herself
2011 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4
Dance India Dance 3
Ratan Ka Rishta
Stars Ka Tadka
India's Got Talent season 3
Nachle Ve with Saroj Khan
2012 Bigg Boss 5
Movers & Shakers
Comedy Ka Jashn
2013 Bigg Boss 6
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6
Comedy Nights with Kapil
2014 Nach Baliye 6
Comedy Nights with Kapil
2015 Jamai Raja
Farah Ki Daawat
Pesbukers
Comedy Nights with Kapil
Aaj Ki Raat Hai Zindagi
2016 Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani
Comedy Nights Live
2017 Bigg Boss 10
Ek Shringaar-Swabhiman Shorvari
Shakti – Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki
Bigg Boss 11 Herself
Entertainment Ki Raat
2018 Tu Aashiqui Shorvori
Belan Wali Bahu
MTV Ace of Space 1 Herself
Naagin 3
2019 Kitchen Champion 5
2020 Mujhse Shaadi Karoge
Naagin 5 Shalaka
2021 Bigg Boss 14 Herself
Bigg Boss OTT
Bigg Boss 15
2024 Laughter Chefs – Unlimited Entertainment
2025 United State Of Gujarat

Music videos[edit | edit source]

Year Title Singer(s) Ref.
2004 Doliya Kahaar Anuradha Paudwal and Sunil Chhaila Bihari [123]
2015 Teri Ek Hassi Jubin Nautiyal [124]
2016 Sajna Ve Monali Thakur and Dilip Soni [125]
2020 Ab Kya Jaan Legi Meri Palash Muchhal and Amit Mishra [126]
2021 Kinna Sona Rahul Vaidya [127]
Subhan Allah Altamash Faridi [128]
Zindagi Khafa Khafa Rahul Vaidya [129]
2022 Qatilana Ajay Keswani and Aakansha Sharma [130]
Biraj Mein Jhoom Anuradha Palakurthi Juju [131]
Tere Pind Gurlez Akhtar and Fateh Shergill [62]
Parwah Neha Bhasin [132]
Khayalat Faisla Khan [65]
2023 Pyar Eda Da Jyoti Nooran [70]
2025 Rajj Rajj Nachan Divya Kumar, Ishika Hirve and Sikandar Maan [133]
Juda Hona Hai Altamash Faridi [134]
Kanha Krishna Murari Seeta Qasemi [135]

Theatres[edit | edit source]

Year Work Role Language Ref.
2022 Teen Bunder Naina Gujarati [136][137]
2025 Aankh Micholi Sandhya Hindi [138][139]
2025 Mrs Mara Online Che Hansa Gujarati [140][141]

Awards and nominations[edit | edit source]

Year Award Category Film/Show Result Ref(s)
2009 Indian Telly Awards Popular Actor in Negative Role (Female) Uttaran Nominated [142]
Indian Television Academy Awards GR8! Ensemble Cast Won [143]
2010 Best Actress (Popular) Won [144]
Indian Telly Awards Most Popular Actor in a Negative Role (Female) Won [145]
BIG Star Entertainment Awards Most Entertaining Actor Female Nominated [146]
Gold Awards Best Actor in a Negative Role (Female) Won [147]
2011 Star Guild Awards Best Actor-Female in a Drama Series Nominated [148]
FICCI Frames Excellence Awards Best TV Actor (Female) Won [149]
Apsara Awards Best Ensemble Cast Won [150]
Gold Awards Best Actor Female (Popular) Nominated [151]
Best Actress (Critics) Won [152]
2012 Apsara Awards Best Actress in Drama Series Nominated [153]
Colors Golden Petal Awards Most Favourite Dancing Diva Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa season 5 Won [154]
2017 Gold Awards Best Actress Dil Se Dil Tak Nominated [155]
Colors Golden Petal Awards Favourite Jodi Siddharth Shukla, Rashami Desai Won [156]
Colors Golden Petal Awards Best Actress Nominated [157]
2022 Midday IIIA Awards Best Debut Actress In A Web Series Tandoor Won [158]
2023 IIFTA Awards Stellar Performer of the Year Won [159]

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