Prachi Kowli Remembers Her Journey on Kasautii Zindagii Kay and Thanks Ekta Kapoor
Actress Prachi Kowli reflects on her journey in Kasautii Zindagii Kay and expresses gratitude to Ekta Kapoor for her first break.
Mumbai, November 14 (Daily Kiran) : Prachi Kowli, the talented actress known for her role in the iconic TV show ‘Kasautii Zindagii Kay’, recently took a trip down memory lane. She expressed her heartfelt gratitude to Ekta Kapoor, the show’s producer, who gave her the opportunity to launch her career.
On Instagram, Kowli shared nostalgic photos with her co-star Manav Gohil, alongside a touching caption. “Some moments stay close to the heart, no matter how many years pass. It’s been 26 years since the glimpse of ‘Kasautii Zindagii Kay’, the start of my television journey. Sharing some lovely memories with my friend Manav Gohil,” she wrote.
Kowli further acknowledged Kapoor’s pivotal role in her career. “A special thanks to Ekta Kapoor for believing in me and giving me my first break. She continued to support me in shows like ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’ and ‘Kyunki Rishton Ke Bhi Roop Badalte Hain’. Some beginnings and relationships are truly special, and I will always be grateful,” she added.
In ‘Kasautii Zindagii Kay’, Kowli portrayed the character of Rakhi Basu Sengupta, the elder sister of the main protagonist Anurag Basu, played by Sezan Khan. Rakhi was also the eldest daughter of Moloy and Mohini Basu, and sister to Nivedita and Tapur.
Her character’s marriage to Praveen Sengupta, portrayed by Manav Gohil and later Tarun Khanna, added depth to the storyline, which featured their daughter Diya Sengupta, played by Barkha Bisht. This role marked Kowli’s first significant break in television, earning her accolades, including ITA Awards in 2002 and 2003 for her performance.
The show, which aired from October 29, 2001, to February 28, 2008, focused on the tumultuous love story of Anurag and Prerna, played by Shweta Tiwari. Their journey was filled with challenges, conspiracies, and family conflicts, making the show a beloved classic among audiences. Shweta Tiwari gained immense fame through her role in this series, which became a household name.
