The young & gorgeous talent will showcase her acting prowess in her debut film titled 'Dahi Cheeni', a quirky take on slice-of-life human drama.

Khushali, like an aspiring actor, auditioned for her role and eventually bagged her debut film on her acting merit.

Directed by debutant filmmaker Ashwin Neal Mani, Dahi Cheeni is scheduled to go on floors in August this year.

Speaking about her first film Khushali said, "Like any other artist I'm very excited for my first film. I've worked really very hard for this prep, right from auditions to the prep, it's been a journey. I'm so kicked to start the first schedule very soon. And it's scary to stand next to Maddy but I have made up my mind and am ready to go at it full throttle`

The film will be directed by debutant director Ashwin neal Mani Speaking about the film, he says, `It is my debut film so I was a bit finicky about each and every detail and the actors were my biggest concern. Then I met Khushali and in due time she proved to me that no one else could do a better job. I saw her living the character that I essayed and today after 8 months I am overjoyed to say that she is the perfect leading lady for the film.`