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Kasturi unveiled!

Meet Praneeta Sahu, the girl who plays Kasturi in Balaji's latest serial of the same name

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Kavita Shyam

Balaji's new find, Praneeta Sahu is the lucky one to play the lead in Star Plus's new show, Kasturi. Praneeta, who is currently studying in Pune, emerged the winner after beating around 700-odd girls in the audition.

The 19-year-old budding actress is pursuing second year of graduation (BBA) from Pune University and simultaneously undergoing a course in acting from Bunty and Prashant's acting school in Pune. Acting happened quite by chance for Praneeta, who aspired to join the corporate sector after completing her MBA. She had also decided to take up full time theatre and join FTII, but as destiny would have it, she was chosen the face of Kasturi and the girl is really excited about it.

Praneeta Sahu

The show revolves around a simple girl hailing from a middle-class family. She dreams of achieving huge goals in life and wants to study further, but her family members doesn't support her.

When we asked the girl in question as how she bagged the coveted role, she said, "I have done a fair bit of theatre in college, so acting isn't a new medium for me. After the audition, Balaji selectors liked my pictures and called me to Mumbai. Things got finalised just day before and needless to say I am extremely excited. All I know about my role is that I play a nice, middle-class girl and it's a brilliant role to begin with. I am going to work really hard and give my best shot. The shooting begins from tomorrow."

The actress will don ethnic wear for the show. So has the pretty young thing met Ekta, the tough task master yet? Added Praneeta, "I have just met her once and I believe she knows how to get the right people for her shows and that's how she got me in."

Praneeta's friends in Pune did a major bit of running around for her when she had to come down to Mumbai for the auditions. "Initially my parents were reluctant to let me join television and I must say my friends helped me to convince them. I plan to continue with my studies alongside my acting career," says Praneeta.

Says a source in the production house, "She has the girl-next-door looks. But it was her smile which caught everyone's attention."