Rahul, Rajlaxmi split

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Posted: 19 years ago

Rajlaxmi Khanvilkar and Rahul Roy

Yet another marriage in the glamour industry bites the dust. Actor Rahul Roy (of Aashiqui fame) and model Rajlaxmi Khanvilkar's marriage is on the rocks.

Our source told us, "Rahul and Rajlaxmi have been staying separately for nearly four years. Rajlaxmi is currently in Australia, doing a course in architecture. Because of the distance, the couple has drifted apart."

Different strokes

One of the main reasons why the marriage is over is because Rajlaxmi wants to settle in Australia, but Rahul does not want to leave his roots.
When contacted, Rahul initially said, "I don't want to comment on my personal life," but later admitted, "Rajlaxmi and I are still in touch.

She comes to India sometimes. I have visited her in Australia. But yes, the distance has taken its toll on our marriage, like it generally does in any relationship. At this point, I do not know where we are heading. I leave it in the hands of God."

Is it that they have started thinking differently because they stay in different countries? "I don't think that's the reason. Differences crop up in any relationship. There is nothing obnoxious like a third party or anything. Since my personal life cannot be controlled, I am concentrating on my work. I don't want to say anything more," he said.

Second innings

Rajlaxmi was earlier married to actor Samir Soni, whom she met while doing an ad for Cadbury's. Rajlaxmi modelled for print and ramp shows for a long time, and even featured in a number of music videos.

She was also seen in the song Aa Tayaar Hoja in the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Asoka.

Rahul burst onto the scene with the superhit Aashiqui, didn't make it big in Bollywood. He was also appreciated in films like Sapne Saajan Ke and Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayi.

What went wrong with Rahul's career?

Anu Agarwal and Rahul Roy in Aashiqui. The film's biggest draw was its music

Though Aashiqui made Rahul Roy a big sensation, his career went downhill after some pretty bad choices, like Pyaar Ka Saaya and Baarish.

Sometime back, he did a few TV serials like Kaise Kahun? (Zee), Karishma — The Miracles of Destiny (SaharaOne) and Ehsaas (Doordarshan).

Rahul said, "I am going to do only films now. I have completed two English films, called Soul Rain and Dated. I am listening to some interesting scripts in Bollywood."