Shalmalee Desai

Shalmalee Desai (born 17 March 1989) is an Indian television writer and actress mainly known for the role of Sojal in the Hindi television show Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? Ek Baar Phir. She was the winner of the UTV Stars reality show Lux The Chosen One in 2012.

Early life and career Born and brought up in Mumbai, Shalmalee worked with television channel Zee Marathi as a management trainee after completing an MBA from Welingkar College in 2011.

After winning in the reality show Lux The Chosen One in 2012, she became the official face of UTV Stars channel for the year 2013. The couple divorced in 2017.

Television work Actor Year Show Role Notes 2012 Lux The Chosen One Contestant / Winner 2014 Ek Hasina Thi Sagarika Ganguli Cameo 2014 EncounterMrs. Dave Supporting role 2015 Gulmohar Grand Avanti Episodic role

Writer Year Show Channel Ref(s) 2016–2017 Thapki Pyar Ki Colors TV 2017Ek Aastha Aisi Bhee Star Plus