Shalmalee Desai Biography: Age, Movies, Net Worth, Husband, Children, Height, Parents

Shalmalee Desai is a talented Indian television actress and writer best known for portraying Sojal in the popular TV series Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? Ek Baar Phir.

She gained widespread recognition after winning the reality show Lux: The Chosen One 2012. Desai holds academic qualifications in Psychology and Marketing and has further honed her skills by completing a screenwriting course at Whistling Woods International Institute.

In addition to her acting career, she has contributed as a writer for notable television shows such as Thapki Pyar Ki and Ek Aastha Aisi Bhee.

Profile

• Full Name: Shalmalee Desai
• Stage Name: Shalmalee Desai
• Born: March 17, 1989
• Age: 36 years old
• Birthplace: Mumbai, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Occupation: Indian television actress and writer
• Height: 1.6 m
• Parent: Mr. and Mrs. Desai
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Avinash Sachdev (m. 2015–2017)
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: Unknown

Early Life And Education

Shalmalee Desai was born on March 17, 1989, in Mumbai, India, to parents referred to as Mr. and Mrs. Desai.

While details about her potential siblings remain undisclosed, Desai has built an impressive academic and professional profile.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Ramnarain Ruia College, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing from the Welingkar Institute of Management, and a Master’s degree in Digital Marketing from the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School in Dublin, Ireland.

Additionally, she pursued a screenwriting course at Whistling Woods International Institute in Mumbai. Desai is of Indian ethnicity and practices Hinduism.

Career

Shalmalee Desai began her professional journey as a Marketing Management Trainee at Zee Networks in June 2011.

She completed her six-month training program and left the company in November 2011, gaining valuable experience in the marketing field.

This early exposure provided a solid foundation for her future endeavors in both marketing and television, allowing her to develop a diverse skill set that would contribute to her subsequent career achievements.

In 2012, Desai gained significant recognition when she emerged as the winner of the reality show Lux: The Chosen One, which paved the way for her to become the official face of UTV Stars in 2013.

That same year, she hosted the reality show Just Khans on the channel. Additionally, she made her acting debut with the role of Sojal Varad Agnihotri in the popular television series Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? Ek Baar Phir.

Desai also appeared in supporting roles in shows like Ek Hasina Thi and Encounter, showcasing her versatility in acting and television hosting.

Desai expanded her career further by transitioning into screenwriting. She made her writing debut with the TV series Thapki Pyar Ki in 2016 and later worked on the screenplay for Ek Aastha Aisi Bhee in 2017.

Alongside her television career, she explored opportunities outside of acting and writing. Desai worked as an Account Manager at Vama Events Pvt. Ltd. from November 2017 to April 2019 and rejoined the company in 2023 as a Project Manager. She also briefly served as a client partner at DViO Digital in 2021.

Desai is a trained Kathak dancer with 15 years of experience in the classical dance form and is passionate about golf and participating in various tournaments.

Her interest in sports extends to cricket, where she admires players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @shalmalee_desai__
• Facebook handle: Shalmalee Desai

Personal Life

Shalmalee Desai is currently single and was previously married to actor Avinash Sachdev, whom she met while working on the TV series Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon. Ek Baar Phir.

They tied the knot in a private ceremony on June 12, 2015, but their marriage divorced in 2017 due to compatibility issues and other personal reasons.

There is no public information available about Desai having any children. Since her divorce, she has focused on advancing her career in acting and writing.

Filmography

• Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? Ek Baar Phir (2013–2014)
• Ek Hasina Thi (2014)
• Encounter (2015)
• Thapki Pyar Ki (2016)
• Ek Aastha Aisi Bhee (2017)
• Just Khans (2013)

Net Worth

Shalmalee Desai’s net worth is not publicly disclosed, but her income comes from various sources.

As an actress, she has appeared in notable television shows like Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon. Ek Baar Phir, and as a writer, she has contributed to shows such as Thapki Pyar Ki and Ek Aastha Aisi Bhee.