Zalak Desai Biography: Wikipedia, Parents, Age, Children, Height, Husband, Siblings, Net Worth, Movies

Zalak Desai is an Indian television actress, widely recognized for her performances in several renowned TV shows, such as Sajan Ghar Jaana Hai, Mooh Boli Shaadi, RadhaKrishn, and Anupamaa.

She began her acting career at 16 and later took a brief hiatus to pursue her education, earning a B.Sc. in Biotechnology from Mithibai College.

Recently, she returned to television with the role of Khyati Patel Kothari, a key character in the evolving storyline of Anupamaa.

Profile

• Full Name: Zalak Desai
• Stage Name: Zalak Desai
• Born: December 21 1992
• Age: 32 years old
• Birthplace: Mumbai, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Occupation: Indian television actress
• Height: 1.63m
• Parents: Falguni Desai
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Neerav Shah
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $500,000 and $1 million

Early Life And Education

Zalak Desai was born on December 21, 1992, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

She is the daughter of Falguni Desai, a renowned Gujarati actress. At the same time, details about her father and any potential siblings remain undisclosed.

She completed her secondary education at R.N. Shah High School, achieving an impressive 90% aggregate in her 10th standard exams.

Following her academic pursuits, Zalak studied Biotechnology and earned a B.Sc. from Mithibai College, Mumbai. She is of Indian ethnicity and follows Hinduism.

Career

Zalak Desai embarked on her acting journey at 16 with the TV serial Sajan Ghar Jaana Hai in 2009, portraying Sarala Ambar Raghuvanshi. After her debut, she decided to take a break from the entertainment industry to prioritize her education.

In 2015, Zalak returned to acting with roles in Mooh Boli Shaadi and Hum Aapke Ghar Mein Rehte Hain. She also appeared in Siya Ke Ram in the role of Santa, further establishing her versatility as an actress.

Zalak gained widespread recognition for her notable performances in Laado 2, where she played Komal Singh Choudhary Kriplani and RadhaKrishn as Rukmini.

Her portrayal of Rukmini alongside Sumedh Mudgalkar and Mallika Singh in RadhaKrishn was particularly acclaimed.

In addition to these roles, Zalak appeared in Laal Ishq and Shubharambh, demonstrating her range and ability to take on diverse characters in various genres.

In recent years, Zalak has continued to showcase her talent in shows such as Karmadhikari Shanidev and Kashi Vishwanath. Since January 2025, she has been portraying Khyati Patel Kothari in the popular TV show Anupamaa.

Her acting skills have garnered recognition from audiences and critics alike, earning her accolades such as the Star Parivaar Award for Favorite Devrani in 2010 for her role in Sajan Ghar Jaana Hai.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @zalakdesaiii

Personal Life

Zalak Desai is married to Neerav Shah. The couple married on December 27, 2020.

As of now, there is no publicly available information regarding whether they have children.

Filmography

• The Helping Hand (2020)
• Sajan Ghar Jaana Hai (2009–2010)
• Mooh Boli Shaadi (2015)
• Hum Aapke Ghar Mein Rehte Hain (2015)
• Siya Ke Ram (2015–2016)
• Ek Rishta Saajhedari Ka (2017)
• Laado 2 (2017–2018)
• Laal Ishq (2018)
• Namah Lakshmi Narayan (2019)
• Shubharambh (2020)
• RadhaKrishn (2019–2023)
• Padmavati (2022)
• Karmadhikari Shanidev (2024)
• Kashi Vishwanath (2024
• Anupamaa (2025–present)

Net Worth

Zalak Desai’s net worth is between $500,000 and $1 million.

Her primary source of income comes from her successful career as a television actress, with notable roles in popular shows such as Sajan Ghar Jaana Hai, Mooh Boli Shaadi, RadhaKrishn, and Anupamaa.

Additionally, she generates income through personalized video messages and brand promotions on platforms like Tring.