Indian cinema actress Rashmi Desai has impressed the audience by signing yet another role with the crime drama Hisaab Barabar. Based on corruption and justice, the movie was released on January 24, 2025, only on ZED 5. The movie is set in motion when a whistleblower gets into unbearable conflicts and moral dilemmas after exposing a huge financial scam.
Rashmi Desai gives an impressive performance as she adds depth to the storyline. Featuring a star-studded cast that includes R. Madhavan and Neil Nitin Mukesh, Hisaab Barabar does leave viewers on the edge of their seats owing to the suspenseful twists and heartbreaking moments. The film does not only entertain but also postulates it on integrity, which makes it a must-watch on ZEE5. Let’s explore more about her:
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Rashami Desai was a middle-class Gujarati, and unfortunately, her father had died at a young age. Against all odds, she went on and obtained an education in classical and contemporary forms of dance. After starting out with a regional film in the Gujarati film industry, she tackled the grassroots and trained to make a grand entrance.
Breakthrough in Television
This was the time when Rashami shifted to Hindi television. The TV show ‘Raavan’ marked her first step into acting in 2006. In ‘Pari Hoon Main,’ she brought two characters to life in 2008. Her career changed when she became Tapasya Thakur in Urtan. This role, which she played from 2009 to 2014, made her famous across the country. This role earned her praise and many awards. She became well-known to families across the country because of it.
Personal Life
Apart from her professional career, Rashami’s personal life has also been discussed. The couple tied the knot in marriage in 2011 with Nandish Sandhu, “Uttaran” co-star, separated in 2014, and divorced in 2016. Her relationship with Arhaan Khan came in the limelight later when they appeared in ‘Bigg Boss 13,’ and now the couple has separated.
Top Shows and Movies
1. Uttaran (2009-2014)
Rashami Desai essayed the role of Tapasya Thakur, a rich and spoiled girl who had a motive for having a complex friendship with Ichha, the main character. Rashami’s Tapasya, the jealous and manipulative one, made critical acclaim for her. The show dealt with class differences, love, and betrayal. For over six years, this drama TV show aired on Colours TV, and Rashami was one of the most loved and watched TV faces in India.
2. Dil Se Dil Tak (2017-2018)
Dil Se Dil Tak was a romantic TV series drama based on surrogates and family values. Rashami played Shorvori Bhanushali, a wife who is loved and, at the same time, a struggling wife from the perspective of society. Viewers liked the performances of Sidharth Shukla and Jasmin Bhasin. The show explored the struggles of parents and highlighted their emotional connections. It became one of the key parts of Rashami’s career as her being a strong but vulnerable woman was praised.
3. Bigg Boss 13
The very controversial and very successful season of Bigg Boss 13 saw Rashami Desai part of the show. She was known as a fan favourite for her bold personality, emotional journey, but also her powerful stances in conflicts.
The couple’s complicated relationship with Arhaan Khan and friendship with Sidharth Shukla was always headline material. Rashami, though, managed to reach one of the final two. And how her journey on the reality TV show showed her real strength and strength in adversity that won hearts nationally.
4. Naagin 4
Rashami came on board Naagin 4. The supernatural TV show focused on revenge, love, and mystical powers. Rashami’s arrival was later, but her entry introduced a new twist in the storyline. Her facial expressions were intense, her look was stunning, and her dialogues were powerful. Rashami’s role as Naagin is very strong, and people know the franchise for its strong female actors, so adding more drama and fun to the series with Rashami was done admirably.
5. Hisaab Barabar (2025)
Directed by Ashwni Dhir, with R. Madhavan, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Kirti Kulhari, and Rashami Desai, the film Hisaab Barabar is a satirical action comedy. It is the story of railway ticket examiner Radhe Mohan Sharma (R. Madhavan), who stumbles upon a huge financial fraud being created by banker Micky Mehta (Neil Nitin Mukesh). She plays Monalisa Yadav in this thriller movie, the neighbour of Radhe who gets tangled up in the unfolding scandal.
Rashami Desai is a testament to the fortitude, adaptability, and very honest respect for artistry in the entertainment industry. She had attained stardom at the regional level of cinema before her significant contribution to national television and digital platforms. Fans are looking forward to the depth and dynamism she brings to her roles in new movies like ‘Hisaab Barabar,’ reaffirming her place as a distinguished artist in the Indian entertainment landscape.
