Snehal Rai is an Indian actress, model, anchor, host, event manager, businesswoman, and social worker. She has worked mainly in the TV industry. She became viral in 2023 when she revealed that she has been married for 10 years to Madhvendra Rai, a politician from Uttar Pradesh.
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Snehal Sanjay Gaglani was born on Monday, 29 August 1988 (age 34 years; as of 2022) in Amravati, Maharashtra, India. Her zodiac sign is Virgo. She studied at Bhawarilal Samra English High School, Amravati, Maharashtra. She later pursued graduation at Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune. She started learning dance at the age of five at Mayur Dance Academy, Amravati and won awards in several shows and many competitions. She often witnessed domestic violence during her childhood as her father used to beat up her mother. When she was nine, her mother, along with Snehal and her sister, left her husband and moved to a chawl in Nagpur. Snehal started working double jobs at the age of sixteen; as a receptionist in a salon during the day and in a call centre during the night. She later entered the entertainment industry as an anchor and model.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 10″
Weight (approx.): 55 kg
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Body Measurements (approx.): 34-28-36
Family
She belongs to a middle-class family.
Parents & Siblings
Her father’s name is Sanjay Gaglani, and her mother’s name is Bhagyashri Maa Prem Deep. She has a younger sister named Sanjana Gaglani.
Snehal Rai’s mother, Bhagyashri Maa Prem Deep (right)
Snehal Rai with her sister, Sanjana Gaglani (left)
Husband & Children
She got married to Madhvendra Rai, a businessman and politician of BSP, in 2013. When she revealed her husband’s details during an interview in May 2023, fans were shocked as the age gap between them is 21 years. She kept the news of her marriage under wraps for 10 years before disclosing it in 2023.
Snehal Rai with her husband, Madhvendra Rai
Relationships/Affairs
She dated Madhvendra Rai before marrying him in 2013. They met each other for the first time at a program in Delhi where Snehal was hosting the show, and Madhvendra was the chief guest. She found his name very attractive and was drawn towards him when she saw him in person.
Snehal Rai’s husband, Madhvendra Rai
Religion
She follows Hinduism.
Career
Anchor & Event Manager
She started working as an anchor and host for local shows at the age of eighteen. She went on to host more than 200 programs and TV shows including MTV Roadies.
A photo of Snehal Rai hosting a program
Snehal Rai with Raghu and Rajeev during the shoot of MTV Roadies
Snehal Rai (right, standing behind) during the 3 Idiots press conference
Model
She participated in many modelling competitions during her college days. She later became Miss Vidarbha and Miss Maharashtra. She was a semifinalist in Ponds Femina Miss India. She has also appeared on the cover of many magazines and in many advertisements for reputed brands. In 2023, she appeared as a contestant in Mrs India Inc 2022-23 competition.
Snehal Rai during a modelling competition
A photo of Snehal Rai on the cover of Diva Planet magazine
Actor
Theatre
She has worked extensively in theatre for five years. She also completed her diploma in acting at Anupam Kher‘s acting school Actor Prepares – The School for Actor, Andheri Branch, Mumbai in 2013. She has also won a national award in theatre.
Snehal Rai being awarded the certificate of diploma by Anupam Kher
TV
Snehal Rai’s debut TV show was the 2009 show Bandhan Saat Janamon Ka in which she played the role of Renu. In 2014, she appeared as Niraja in Runji. Her big break came in 2015 with the role of Tanya Vajpayee in Ishq Ka Rang Safed, which was liked by her fans. She played the role of Naagina in Ichhapyaari Naagin in 2016, Pari in Perfect Pati in 2018, and Raina in Vish in 2019.
A photo of Snehal Rai on the sets of Ishq Ka Rang Safed
A photo of Snehal Rai on the sets of a TV show
Entreprenuer & Philanthropist
She runs the operations of her husband’s company Ultimate Show Bizz Private Limited. She is the founder of Rudra Kalp Creations (NGO) and also participates in various social campaigns to help the needy.
Bike Collection
She owns a Royal Enfield Bullet.
A photo of Snehal Rai riding her Royal Enfield Bullet motorcycle
Car Collection
She owns a BMW.
A photo of Snehal Rai in her BMW car
Tattoos
She got a tattoo inked on her right shoulder.
Snehal Rai’s tattoo
Facts/Trivia
- During her childhood, she often had to sleep in the car on an empty stomach after the fight between her parents.
- She is a gold medallist in Taekwondo.
- She likes to play the Guitar during her leisure time.
A photo of Snehal Rai playing the Guitar
- She likes to do yoga and work out in the gym. She revealed in an interview in May 2023 that she weighed 80 kgs in March 2023; however, she lost more than 25 kgs in 3 months by exercising and following a strict diet.
A photo of Snehal Rai (left) doing Yoga
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