Snehal Rai

Some Lesser Known Facts About Snehal Rai

• Snehal Gaglani is an Indian model, anchor, actress, entrepreneur, and philanthropist who has worked mainly in Hindi TV shows.

• When she was five years old, she started learning dance at Mayur Dance Academy, Amravati and came first in dance competitions.

• In her childhood, she often witnessed her father’s mistreatment of her mother, enduring acts of domestic violence. When she was nine, her mother took the brave step of leaving her husband and settling in a Chawl in Nagpur along with Snehal and her sister.

• Following conflicts between her parents, she frequently found herself without a proper meal and had no choice but to sleep in the car on an empty stomach.

• When she turned sixteen, she started doing two jobs to support her family. During the day, she worked as a receptionist in a salon, and at night, she worked in a call centre.

• At the age of eighteen, she commenced her career as an anchor and host for local shows. Her talent and dedication propelled her forward, leading her to successfully host over 200 programs and TV shows, notably including MTV Roadies.
  

  

  

• During her college days, she actively participated in numerous modelling competitions. Her efforts paid off as she achieved notable titles, including Miss Vidarbha and Miss Maharashtra. Furthermore, she reached the semifinals of the esteemed Ponds Femina Miss India pageant.
  

  

  

• She has graced the covers of several magazines and featured in more than 25 advertisements for renowned brands.

  

• She took to the stage as a contestant in the esteemed Mrs India Inc 2022-23 competition.

• For a period of five years, she dedicated herself to theatre work. In 2013, she completed her acting diploma from Anupam Kher’s acting school, Actor Prepares – The School for Actor, situated in the Andheri branch of Mumbai. Furthermore, she achieved a national award for her contributions to theatre.

  

• In 2015, Snehal Rai’s breakthrough arrived when she landed the role of Tanya Vajpai in the popular TV series ‘Ishq Ka Rang Safed.’ Her portrayal of the character garnered immense appreciation from her fans.

  

• In 2014, she played the character of Niraja in the television series ‘Runji.’ In 2016, she took on the role of Nagina in ‘Ichhapyaari Naagin.’ Continuing her acting journey, in 2018, she appeared as Pari in ‘Perfect Pati’ and in 2019, she played the character of Raina in ‘Vish.’
  

  

  

• She actively manages the operations of Ultimate Show Bizz Private Limited, a company owned by her husband.

• She founded an NGO named Rudra Kalp Creations and actively participates in diverse social campaigns, dedicated to assisting those in need.

• She has achieved the remarkable feat of being a gold medalist in Taekwondo.

• During an interview in May 2023, she disclosed that she weighed 80 kilograms in March of the same year; however, through dedicated exercise and adherence to a rigorous diet, she successfully shed over 25 kilograms within a span of three months.

  

• In a surprising revelation during a May 2023 interview, Snehal Rai unveiled her husband Madhvendra Rai‘s details, leaving fans astonished due to the significant 21-year age gap between them. Remarkably, she had managed to keep her marriage a secret for a decade before finally disclosing it in 2023.

  

• While talking about her first meeting with her husband, she said that their initial encounter took place at a program in Delhi, where she was fulfilling her role as the show’s host while Madhvendra graced the occasion as the esteemed chief guest. Attracted by the appeal of his name, Snehal felt an immediate connection when she laid eyes on him in person.