It is very hard to miss a glimpse of Prachi Shah, the female lead of the popular K-series soap `Kesar` which used to be aired in the afternoon slot on the Star Plus channel. Her acting skills in the popular soaps like `Koshish Ek Asha`, `Kyunki Saans Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi` and `Kundali` has not only wooed the small screen audiences but has also landed her the central role of Payal in the new show aired on Sony Television titled `Kaahin Diya Jale Kahi Dil`.

She was introduced to the world of classical dance when she was just three years old and since then she has made a mark in her dancing career to such an extent that she was bestowed the prestigious title `Shringarmani` for her contribution to the dance form of Kathak. She is in fact the youngest dancer in India to earn this title. She completed her education from Jamnabai Narsee School in the Juhu suburb of Western Mumbai. By the time she qualified in her graduation from Raheja College of Architecture she already had a well-sketched role in `Koshish Ek Asha`, which was then aired on Zee Television.

Getting into the world of acting was a deliberate attempt on the part of Prachi Shah as she brushed against the true fact very early in her life that people would be more interested to see her dance performance only if she was a well known face on screen. After she won the Miss Bombay Teens contest in the year 1995-96 she got a portfolio done as a part of the hamper. It came out pretty well and on the insistence of friends she gave it to the event coordinator.

Soon after she got a call from Ravi Chopra to portray the role of Parvati in a mythological soap. At first she was hesitant but then she decided to give it a try. She was lucky enough to bag the role. Acting to this talented actress means a way of expressing herself and acting to the character opposite her as naturally as possible but in situations that are completely imaginary. She also claims that her solo dance performances on stage have helped her a lot in this respect. She had to work on her voice to add more strength to her acting.

Managing the dance and shooting schedules was fine with Prachi Shah until the time when two of her new shows `Manzil Apni Apni` on Zee Television and `Kahin Diya Jale Kahin Dil` saw the light of the day. In between the tight schedule she even managed to fit in a dance performance for the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation in Mumbai. Backing out of the serial was not possible for her at that juncture as the whole unit was banking on her.

All these days in her life has left the actress richer with experience. The most challenging role for her till date is the character of Payal, which she portrayed in `Kahin Diya Jale Kahin Dil` where her life takes a dramatic turn on her wedding day. But she can mostly relate the character portrayal of hers in `Koshish Ek Asha` as she is patient, innocent and simple. Recently she is seen as the mother of a daughter and a son in the K-series soap `Kayamath` which is based on human relations and values. In future she plans to open up a dancing school where she will train young talents to prosper in the art of classical dance. Her fans expect a lot of her poignant performances in the approaching years and wishes that she fulfills her dreams in the near future.