hardwork is their forte-prachi desai

You might envy them for their popularity, success and that eternal smile on their faces that never seem to fade. But did you ever stop to think what it took for these teen celebrities to achieve success at such a young age? Well, if you look into it, they've put in a lot. as the saying goes, 'no pain, no gain'.
success has not come easy to them.

It has brought new responsibilities in its wake. While their peers are enjoying life, partying with friends, watching movies, attending school or college, these youngsters are sweating it out by juggling all this and more. Nothing is out of compulsion, they say, it's their passion that drives them. Here's what some of the most successful teenagers have to say about their jetsetting lifestyles.

Prachi Desai, TV Actress, 17
Also known as Bani (her screen name in Kasamh Se), Prachi, all of 17, is a student of class XII and plays the lead actress in the popular tele serial. Success did not come to me on a platter. My first set back was having to miss my Class XII exams because I was shooting for 12 hours a day at times. Sometimes i shoot till three or four o' clock in the morning.

With no youngster around during the shoots and heavy make up on my skin, life is tough sometimes. Yet I have no regrets. I really enjoy the outdoor shoots though it gets strenuous at times. I do miss meeting my friends and my father, who still live in Surat as I had to shift from Surat to Mumbai. I have to appear for my class XII exams this October. One thing I definitely miss is the fixed schedule I enjoyed as a school student.