Prajakta Koli on 7 years as Dimple Ahuja in Mismatched final season
Synopsis
Prajakta Koli says shooting the final season of Mismatched is 'breaking her heart' — after seven years as Dimple Ahuja, she admits nothing can prepare her for the goodbye. It is a rare, candid window into how deeply an actor can be shaped by a single role across a long run.
Key Takeaways
Prajakta Koli has played Dimple Ahuja in Mismatched for seven years across multiple seasons.
She says the final season is currently in production and the experience is emotionally overwhelming.
Koli revealed that Dimple's character brief focused on personality — ambition, gaming, coding — with no physical description beyond glasses.
She is set to appear in Operation Safed Sagar , a Netflix series on the Indian Air Force during the Kargil War .
She also did a cameo in Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari out of admiration for director Shashank Khaitan .
Actress Prajakta Koli has opened up about her deeply personal seven-year journey portraying Dimple Ahuja in the hit Netflix series Mismatched, revealing that shooting the final season has been an emotional experience she was not prepared for. Speaking on Shekhar Suman's show, Koli described her bond with the character as something that transcends the boundaries of a typical on-screen role.
An Emotional Farewell in the Making
When asked whether she identifies more with Dimple Ahuja or her younger self, Koli did not hesitate. 'It would be Dimple Ahuja only. There are so many things she does that I have never agreed with, but I have always empathized with her because I think she is a beautiful person,' she said.
With the final season currently in production, Koli admitted the experience is bittersweet. 'We're shooting the final season now, and every day feels like one day closer to saying goodbye to her. It's breaking my heart. I know people might think it's just a character, but I don't think anything can prepare me for the day I have to say, I'm not going to be Dimple Ahuja anymore,' she added.
What Drew Her to Dimple Ahuja
Koli recalled that the character brief she received for Dimple stood out for what it did not say. 'When the brief came to me, it had nothing to do with the way Dimple looked, which was surprising. Apart from saying she wears glasses, there was nothing about whether she was fair, dark, short, or tall,' she explained.
Instead, the brief focused entirely on Dimple's personality — her ambition, her passion for gaming and coding, and her idol Nandini Nahata. 'She had never really thought about love until this perfect boy came into her life. I thought that was beautiful,' Koli said. The character's substance-over-appearance framing, she noted, was what made the role immediately compelling.
Upcoming Projects: Kargil War Series and More
Beyond Mismatched, Koli is set to appear in Operation Safed Sagar, a Netflix series based on the Indian Air Force's role during the Kargil War. She described it as a small but meaningful part. 'It's a small role, but it's a beautiful character. It's a huge show, and I'm very grateful that I get to be a part of it,' she said.
She also spoke about her cameo in Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, crediting her admiration for director Shashank Khaitan as the deciding factor. 'I've loved Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania and Badrinath Ki Dulhania. When Shashank Khaitan asked me if I'd do it, I immediately said yes,' she explained.
Seven Years, One Character
Koli's association with Mismatched — adapted from Sandhya Menon's novel — has spanned multiple seasons and marked a significant chapter in her transition from digital content creator to mainstream actress. The final season, now underway, is expected to bring Dimple Ahuja's arc to a close, and by Koli's own account, saying goodbye may prove harder than any scene she has filmed.
Point of View
Where most shows rarely cross two seasons. That Mismatched earned a proper finale — rather than a quiet cancellation — also says something about Netflix India's willingness to see a youth drama through to its conclusion. Koli's pivot toward ensemble prestige projects like Operation Safed Sagar suggests a deliberate career shift, but it is the Dimple chapter that built the audience trust making those opportunities possible.
NationPress
3 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How long has Prajakta Koli played Dimple Ahuja in Mismatched?
Prajakta Koli has portrayed Dimple Ahuja in Mismatched for seven years across multiple seasons of the Netflix series. She is currently shooting the final season of the show.
What did Prajakta Koli say about leaving the role of Dimple Ahuja?
Koli said that shooting the final season is 'breaking her heart' and that nothing can prepare her for the day she has to stop being Dimple Ahuja. She described the character as someone she has always empathised with deeply, even when she disagreed with her choices.
What is Operation Safed Sagar, and what is Prajakta Koli's role in it?
Operation Safed Sagar is an upcoming Netflix series based on the Indian Air Force's role during the Kargil War. Koli described her part as a small but meaningful character, and said she is grateful to be part of the project.
Why did Prajakta Koli originally take on the role of Dimple Ahuja?
Koli was drawn to the role because the character brief focused entirely on Dimple's personality — her ambition, love of gaming, desire to be a coder, and her idol Nandini Nahata — rather than her physical appearance. She found that approach refreshing and beautiful.
What other project has Prajakta Koli recently appeared in?
Koli did a cameo in Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, citing her admiration for director Shashank Khaitan — known for Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania and Badrinath Ki Dulhania — as the reason she agreed to the role.
