Snehal Rai is an Indian actress, model, anchor, host, event manager, businesswoman and social worker. She mainly works in the television industry. In 2023, she became an internet sensation when she revealed that she had been married to Uttar Pradesh politician Madhvendra Rai for 10 years.
Wiki/Biography
Snehal Sanjay Gaglani was born on Monday, August 29, 1988 in Amravati, Maharashtra, India (34 years old; as of 2022). Her zodiac sign is Virgo. She studied at Bhawarilal Samra English High School in Amravati, Maharashtra. Later she graduated from Savitribai Phule Pune University. She started dancing at the age of five at Mayur Dance Academy in Amravati and won awards in several shows and many competitions. She frequently witnessed domestic violence during her childhood, as her father frequently beat her mother. When she was nine, her mother left her husband with Snehal and her sister and moved to a small house in Nagpur. Snehal started working a double job when he was sixteen. Worked as a receptionist in a salon during the day and a call center receptionist at night. Later she entered the entertainment industry as an anchor and model.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′10″
Weight (approximately): 55kg
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
Body measurements (approximately): 34-28-36
family
She belongs to a middle-class family.
Parents and siblings
Her father’s name is Sanjay Gaglani and mother’s name is Bhagyashri Maa Prem Deep. She has a sister named Sanjana Gaglani.
Snehal Rai’s mother Bhagyashri Maa Prem Deep (right)
Snehal Rai and her sister Sanjana Gaglani (left)
husband and children
She married Philippine Socialist Party businessman and politician Madhvendra Rai in 2013. In May 2023, fans were shocked when she revealed details about her husband during an interview, citing a 21-year age gap between them. She kept the news of her marriage secret for 10 years and didn’t make it public until 2023.
Snehal Rai and her husband Madhvendra Rai
Relationships/Affairs
She dated Madhvendra Rai in 2013 before marrying him. They first met at a show in Delhi where Snehal was hosting the show and Madhvendra was the chief guest. She found his name attractive and when she saw him in person, she was attracted to him.
Snehal Rai’s husband Madhvendra Rai
religion
She follows Hinduism.
Profession
Anchors and Event Managers
She began working as an anchor and presenter on local shows when she was eighteen. She went on to host over 200 shows and television appearances, including MTV Roadies.
Photos of Snehal Rai hosting the show
Snehal Rai with Raghu and Rajeev during the shoot of MTV Roadies
Snehal Rai (right, standing behind) at the 3 Idiots press conference
Model
She participated in many modeling competitions during her college years. She later became Miss Vidarbha and Miss Maharashtra. She is the semi-finalist of Miss Ponds Femina India. She has also appeared on many magazine covers and in advertisements for many well-known brands. In 2023, she participated as a contestant in Mrs. India Inc. 2022-23.
Snehal Rai in modeling competition
Snehal Rai on the cover of Diva Planet magazine
actor
theater
She has worked extensively in theater for five years. She also received her acting diploma from Anupam Kher’s acting school Actors Preparatory School, Andheri, Mumbai in 2013. She also won the National Theater Award.
Snehal Rai received diploma certificate from Anupam Kher
television
Snehal Rai’s first television show was the 2009 show Bandhan Saat Janamon Ka, in which she played the role of Renu. In 2014, she played Niraja in “Runji”. Her big break came in 2015 when she played the role of Tanya. Vajpayee In “Ishq Ka Rang Safed”, she was loved 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.
Snehal Rai’s pictures from the sets of Ishq Ka Rang Safed
Snehal Rai pictures on the sets of TV show
entrepreneur and 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 is also involved in various social activities to help those in need.
bicycle collection
She owns a Royal Enfield Bullet.
Photos of Snehal Rai riding her Royal Enfield Bullet motorcycle
car collection
She owns a BMW.
Photos of Snehal Rai driving a BMW car
tattoo
She has a tattoo on her right shoulder.
Snehal Rai’s tattoos
Facts/Trivia
- As a child, she often had to sleep in the car on an empty stomach after her parents quarreled.
- She is a gold medalist in Taekwondo.
- In her spare time she enjoys playing guitar.
Photos of Snehal Rai playing guitar
- She enjoys doing yoga and working out in the gym. She revealed in an interview in May 2023 that her weight was 80 kilograms in March 2023; however, through exercise and strict dieting, she lost more than 25 kilograms in 3 months.
Photo of Snehal Rai (left) doing yoga
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