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Rajlaxmi R. Roy Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 6, 2026 • 2 min read

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Quick Info

Date of birth14 October 1976

Age43 (as listed in the excerpt)

BirthplaceMumbai

ProfessionFormer Indian Model and Entrepreneur

NationalityIndian

Marital statusDivorced

SpouseSamir Soni (married 1996, divorced), Rahul Roy (married 2000–2014)

FamilyFather: Manmohan Khanvilkar; Mother: name not known

Rajlaxmi R. Roy Biography

Rajlaxmi R. Roy is a former Indian model turned entrepreneur who worked in advertising, television and music videos before moving to Australia to retrain в

Early life and background

Rajlaxmi Khanvilkar, known professionally as Rajlaxmi R. Roy, was born on 14 October 1976 in Mumbai. Raised in a conservative Maharashtrian household, she completed her education at Mithibai College in Vile Parle and holds a diploma. Her father is Manmohan Khanvilkar, described as an interior decorator, builder and architect. Details about her mother have not been publicly documented in the excerpt.

Career

Rajlaxmi began her public career as a model. She worked on television commercials and appeared in music videos and television projects in the mid-1990s. One of her early screen appearances was in the TV series BPL Oye in 1994. She also featured in a Cadbury commercial in 1996 alongside actor-model Samir Soni and appeared in music videos choreographed by Shiamak Davar.

In 2001 she performed in an item number in the Bollywood film Asoka. At a later stage she shifted her focus from modelling to hairdressing and salon management. After relocating to Australia she completed an 80-week diploma in hairdressing and salon management at the Carrick Institute of Education in Sydney, and also finished a Certificate IV course in hairdressing. Her professional training led to an offer to work with the Shangri-La Hotel’s beauty salon in Australia.

Public profile

Rajlaxmi’s modelling career included work across countries and in commercial advertising. Growing up in a traditional family shaped choices early on; the family’s conservative approach meant she faced restrictions on wearing revealing clothes or pursuing roles in films. She has spoken about needing to persuade her father to allow her to appear in television advertising.

Personal life

Rajlaxmi’s personal life has been a part of her public story. She married actor Samir Soni in 1996; that marriage lasted for about seven months. In 1998 she met actor Rahul Roy and the two dated for nearly two years before marrying in 2000. The couple later divorced in 2014. Rajlaxmi does not have children, according to the available information.

Latest updates

After her move to Australia, Rajlaxmi retrained in hairdressing and salon management and transitioned into working in the salon industry. Her qualifications and subsequent employment opportunity with a high-end hotel salon reflect her shift from modelling to entrepreneurship in beauty and hair services.

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Recent Work

Item appearance in Asoka

Performed an item song in the 2001 Bollywood film Asoka.

2001
Beauty salon work in Australia

Completed professional hairdressing qualifications in Sydney and received an offer to work with the Shangri-La Hotel’s beauty salon.

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Career Highlights

  1. Former Indian model who appeared in television commercials, music videos and the TV series BPL Oye (1994)
  2. Featured in a 1996 Cadbury commercial with Samir Soni
  3. Performed an item song in the film Asoka (2001)
  4. Completed professional hair and salon qualifications in Australia and moved into the salon industry
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When was Rajlaxmi R. Roy born?

Rajlaxmi R. Roy was born on 14 October 1976.

What is Rajlaxmi R. Roy known for?

Rajlaxmi R. Roy is known for former Indian Model and Entrepreneur.

What is Rajlaxmi R. Roy’s marital status?

Rajlaxmi R. Roy's marital status is listed as Divorced.

Who is Rajlaxmi R. Roy married to?

Rajlaxmi R. Roy is publicly listed as married to Samir Soni (married 1996, divorced), Rahul Roy (married 2000–2014).