From cinema to ads, joint families have been romanced by all forms of Indian art.
Over the years, however, the charm of this beautiful institution has faded with the emergence of nuclear families. But not for Prachi Tehlan, who still prefers to stay in a close-knit family. She shared her valuable insights in an exclusive interview with Nikunj Joshi of RoofandFloor Bureau.
A sportsperson turned actress, Prachi’s journey has been nothing short of remarkable. Born and brought up in Delhi, she stays with her family in Mahendra Enclave in North Delhi. Spread across 2,000 sq.ft, she says, “I live with my parents, grandparents and uncles. We all stay in the same home but on different floors.”
She has a very special bond with her home as it has an old-world charm to it. “It’s a simple home. Most of the furniture we own was bought during my mother’s marriage. Thus, everything is unique and close to my heart,” she added.
The journey…
“Acting happened by destiny”
Prachi captained the Indian netball team in the Commonwealth Games 2010.
She graduated from prestigious Jesus and Mary College, Delhi University. She has two Master’s degrees in Business Administration, one in Marketing and another in Human Resources.
[bctt tweet=”She was invited to an audition for the popular Hindi soap opera Diya Aur Baati Hum while she was working for Accenture. And hasn’t looked back since then.” username=”RoofnFloor”]Home at a Glance
Who lives here: Prachi Tehlan and her family
Location: Mahendra Enclave, Delhi
Size: 2,000 sq.ft.
Rapid Fire
Q. How do you describe your home?
A. Guest-friendly and very comfortable.
Q. Where would you like to own a vacation home?
A. Prachi loves both mountains and beaches. “I would love to have vacation homes in Goa, Nainital/ Mussouri.”
Q. What is the most-loved space in your home?
A. My room.
Q. What is the most-loved possession in your home?
A. My study table.
Q. One thing that will put you off?
A. Untidy and unorganised things.
Q. After a long day at work, where and how do you unwind yourself?
A. Prachi works on a tight schedule. “The only time post 15 hours of work I get to spend is in my room sleeping,” she laughs.
Q. What is the idea of your perfect home?
A. It should be cosy and comfortable.
Q. A home is empty without?
A. A family wall and the study room.
