Rashmi Rai was born in a Brahmin family with basic roots in UP, brought up in Nagpur Maharashtra. Pursued my education in Chandrapur, Nagpur & Pune as my father was a Govt. employee working as General Manger in Western Coalfields Limited, Nagpur and my mother a home maker growing 3 kids along with managing her social life. We are 3 siblings in my family, 2 younger brothers – Mayank Rai – works for General Motors in Michigan, USA and younger –Prashant Rai & his wife Bhanu Rai, both Neurologists in Texas,USA.
My childhood was very luxurious and pampered as I was the only girl between 2 brothers. I too fulfilled my parent’s dream of being a good daughter and top scorer and definitely Class Leader/Captain every year in a Convent school. Completed my Electronics Engineering from Nagpur in 1st Division.
I pursued higher studies, MBA in Telecommunication from BITM, Pune where I spent my 2 best years of life with knowledge, personality development and soft skills. I was made the DISCIPLINE COORDINATOR of entire Balaji Society hostel (Boys & Girls) which comprised of 5 colleges& Discipline coordinator in BITM too which was an Achievement for me. I was directly appointed by Dean Dr.Col. A.BalaSubramanian. I explored myself in many areas participating in Fashion shows competing with different colleges and we were 2nd Runner up. I was also involved in creating the theme and designing the fashion show costume and walking the ramp with my Cultural Coordinator in the College winning as 2nd runners up. Successfully completed my MBA with 1st class.
Now comes the real life- Professional life of facing the world and showing the skills built in years to make me what I am professionally! Got campus selected and joined Satyam in Hyderabad. Something happens which you never think of in your life once you join a Top 5 companies of India, I was promoted in the company, myideas provided for Quality were recognized in the company and I was awarded.
Next phase was the actual Learnings of my LIFE – movement to DELHI. I was transferred to Delhi and during this phase my personal life was in troubled waters. I went into depression and just kept myself moving. But during the toughest phase you come across the best of people who love and care for you. I found the best of friends who supported me and helped me stand strong. The most blessed part of life was meeting my divine GURU – H.H ARCHNA DIDI. I am part of Celebrating Life Foundation.
My Guru taught me YOGA & MEDITATION which made me stand strong for my cause. Under her guidance, I learnt & started taking decisions of my life. I could only see the positive aspects of life. I could feel the positive first ray of light as my name signifies. I got the calmness and peacefulness of mind. LIFE became a celebration for me and I enjoyed every moment of my life. This changed my aura and personality completely.
After living and exploring my life in Delhi for a year I was back to Hyderabad and continued my professional life in Satyam. Took up new opportunities and joined one of my dream companies IBM in Bangalore. Bangalore gave me the best professional and personal life balance. I started developing good relations in company, friends and family too. LIFE started offering me opportunities to explore and help people who are in pain. There were people who used to share their feelings of grief and sorrow to me. They wanted to know what’s my key to happiness ? The answer was only one – YOGA & MEDITATION. YOGA was introduced to me by my MOTHER.
I religiously used to visit temples for more positive vibrations and thoughts. I had also joined GYM for physical workouts and understand and try to make balance in life. On weekends, I used to go to different workshops involving different aspects of life like IT innovation, Tech Talks, Personality development sessions which involved creative ideas and thoughts, exploring places in closed groups of friends and much more.
I visited London for a friends’ reunion meet post to Delhi. I visited Scotland and since then got in love with Edinburgh. I loved exploring the streets of London and the night before my return to Bangalore, on the OXFORD Street I wished to get back to London with my true heart.
During this course of time I was also looking for a good match for marriage. After my return from London in 2013, March 2014 – I met my husband through Matrimonial. We had long distance relationship, he being in London & me in Bangalore. 5th Dec 2014 we got married in the holy land of Tirupaty with all the blessings of Almighty and family. He is the love of my LIFE who gave my visions a reality and still supports me strongly. He is the most humble, respectful and a man of dignity I have met who loves his family the most and cares for it from the bottom of his heart.
Got married, left India with mixed emotions but happy to make things happen as I wanted. Living a happy married Life, finding a job was next target. But life can’t be so easy, this time as I had to adapt to new culture and traditions following Indian customs and traditions. Travelling to UK as tourist and living in UK as citizen are 2 very different aspects of life and I fell under 2nd category.
Got my job in Heineken, Edinburgh. We moved to Scotland and since then enjoyed Scottish weather. Now we have a beautiful family with my daughter Pranika as a new addition who is close to getting 3 years. I kept on doing small charities in my life always. Last year I raised a small amount of fund too for St.Jude’s cancer research for children. I help United Nations Refugee Agency in various contributions and I keep getting their letters for appreciation and contribution. I am taking sessions on Allergy Awareness at various places and events now. Also running campaign for stopping Human Trafficking to help kids and women grow as happy people in life. Now is the time to give back to the society what I have acquired all these years which are for the benefit of society.
I participated in beauty pageant at National level and I was awarded Mrs Scotland Universe. Since then I have never looked back.
Apart from main titles have also received the Gold and Silver titles.
• Main Title – Mrs India UK Classic 2019 – 3rd Runner Up
• Gold Title – Mrs Best National Costume 2019 for becoming Peacock – National Bird of India
• Silver Title – Mrs Popular 2019
In Dec 2019, I travelled for competing in Mrs Universe despite getting affected by Chicken pox just 7 days before landing in Guangzhou, China. Again as a warrior defeated chicken pox and participated with full enthusiasm and was awarded sub-title of Mrs Faithful Universe.
It’s a beautiful journey of life and I fulfilled one of my dreams which remain a dream for many girls.
I used to take my own Yoga and Meditation class @ my house for charity so that people will gradually pick it up. Any small exercise that one teaches counts in people’s lives. Looking into my dedication to Yoga and Meditation and the impacts I have in people’s lives, I have been approached by couple of colleagues in office to start a Yoga and Meditation class in office.
Every stage of my Life has made me a WARRIOR and I could come out with flying colours with greatest learnings – Optimism, Discipline, Dedication, Determination and my Creativity has helped me grow as person. Mrs India UK is most deserving, strong & glamorous platform for all the Strong Ladies in this world.
Wish to spread my wings of joy and happiness all around.