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Preeti Desai is a British actress and model who has appeared in a number of films and television shows. She is best known for her roles in the films The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011) and The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2015).
Desai was born on 29 September 1984 in Middlesbrough, United Kingdom. She attended the University of Manchester, where she studied English Literature and Drama.
Desai began her career as a model, appearing in campaigns for brands such as L'Oreal, Garnier, and Maybelline. She made her acting debut in the 2011 film The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, playing the role of Sunaina. She went on to appear in the sequel, The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2015).
In addition to her film roles, Desai has also appeared in a number of television shows, including the BBC drama series The Syndicate (2012) and the ITV drama series The Level (2016).
As of 2021, Preeti Desai's net worth is estimated to be roughly $1 million.
| Popular As |
Preeti Desai |
| Occupation |
Actress/model |
| Age |
40 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
29 September, 1984 |
| Birthday |
29 September |
| Birthplace |
Middlesbrough, England |
| Nationality |
United Kingdom |
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She is a member of famous Actress with the age 40 years old group.
Preeti Desai Height, Weight & Measurements
At 40 years old, Preeti Desai height is 173 cm .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
173 cm |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Preeti Desai Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Preeti Desai worth at the age of 40 years old? Preeti Desai’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from United Kingdom. We have estimated
Preeti Desai's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Actress |
Preeti Desai Social Network
Timeline
2019 Preeti shot for the comedy pilot series "Woman Up" Written and directed by Zoe Lister-Jones, for ABC and 20th Century Fox Television.Starring Mary Elizabeth Ellis and Tawny Newsome.
In 2017 Desai appeared in the thriller "The Bachelor Next Door" Directed by Michael Feifer. Starring Michael Welch, Tyler Johnson and Haylie Duff. Playing the role of Jen Green. Additional credits include "The Work Wife" for Amazon prime, playing the role of Katie, and "Saving My Baby" for Lifetime.
In 2014, Desai was seen in the lead role for the feature film titled One by Two directed by Devika Bhagat and produced by Amit Kapoor cynosure networkz music by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. opposite Abhay Deol.
Esquire magazine featured Desai as 'A Woman we love' and wrote "The first thing you notice about Preeti Desai are her slinky long legs, model physique and huge doe-like brown eyes. Then she opens her mouth and a strong Northern English accent burst out – a nostalgic flashback reminiscent of the old Boddingtons adverts that featured glamorous, sophisticated women but, humourously, with pronounced Manchester accents. The down-to-earth naughty humoured breath of fresh air walk's in and preambles."
Desai is Nominated for Best Lead Actress at South Asian Rising Star Film Awards in New York in October 2012 presented by SAIFF and HBO. Shor in the City was officially selected for the Pusan International Film Festival and the Dubai International Film Festival in 2011. The film won the Best Director Award at MIAAC in New York.
Top Indian designer Anita Dongre known for never using showstoppers in her runway shows, for the first time in August 2012 asked Desai to close the show at fashion week. Questioning Dongre on why she wanted Desai to don the final piece, Anita Dongre said "I saw no one else but Preeti in my showstopper design, she makes all my designs look beautiful, and she has the right elegance, confidence and poise."
Preeti made her acting debut with acclaimed film Shor in the City (2011) and was nominated for Best Lead Actress at South Asian Rising Star Film Awards in New York City in October 2012 presented by SAIFF and HBO. Desai is listed as the Times of India's 50 Most Desirable Women and People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People in 2011.
Desai got herself a super model status in India in the short span of two years before she started filming for her first feature film and moved on to acting in 2011.
Desai made her film debut in a feature film Shor in the City which was released in April 2011. It is directed by Raj Nidimoru and DK Krishna, and is produced by Balaji Films Ekta Kapoor. Desai plays the role of the female protagonist Sharmili, opposite Indian-American actor Sendhil Ramamurthy. The film is a thriller drama, set in contemporary Mumbai, with three separate but interrelated storylines, of which one is in English and two in Hindi.
Desai was listed as one of Time's 50 Most Desirable Women and People magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People in 2011.
In October 2009 Desai was announced as the new face of the retail apparel company Provogue, along with Indian actor Hrithik Roshan. Desai also featured with Italian designer Leonardo Ferragamo of Salvatore Ferragamo Italia S.p.A. for L'Officiel magazine, and walked for fashion designer Christopher Kane in a Fashion Week.
Desai moved to Mumbai in 2008 and was represented by ace photographer Atul Kasbekar and started her career as a fashion model when she appeared on the cover of L'officiel magazine with super star Shahrukh Khan as her 1st assignment, following straight after with her 2nd assignment the Kingfisher calendar 2008. Desai was also selected to be solely on the cover of the Kingfisher Calendar special edition.
Preeti Desai was crowned Miss Cleveland and then went on to win Miss Great Britain in 2007. A British Indian, she was the first woman of Indian heritage to win the title. She was crowned Miss Great Britain after the previous winner was disqualified and the Country voted her to take over as the winner.
Preeti Desai (Gujarati: પ્રીતિ દેસાઇ ) (born 29 September 1981) is a British actress, model and former Miss Great Britain, of Gujarati Indian descent. She made history by becoming the first woman of Indian origin to win the title.
