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Avi Rakheja (Animal) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 4, 2026 • 2 min read

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AgeNot Known

BirthplaceIndore, Madhya Pradesh

ProfessionActor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather - Srichand Rakheja; Mother - Arti S Rakheja; Brother - Tarun S Rakheja; Sister - Name Not Known

Avi Rakheja (Animal) Biography

Avi Shri Rakheja is an Indian actor and model from Indore who moved to Mumbai to pursue work in modelling and television. He has worked in commercials and,

Early life and background
Avi Shri Rakheja was born and raised in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. He completed his graduation from the Altius Institute of Universal Studies in Indore in 2012 before relocating to Mumbai in 2015 to pursue work in modelling and acting. His family includes his parents Srichand Rakheja and Arti S Rakheja, a brother named Tarun S Rakheja, and at least one sister.

Career
Avi began his professional journey after moving to Mumbai, initially taking on modelling assignments. He appeared in television commercials for brands including Kirtigold Oil and Bata in 2021, and undertook other modelling projects prior to and after those adverts.

On television, Avi had a small role in the Colors TV series Gathbandhan in 2019. He later returned to Colors TV in a more prominent part, portraying Shankar “Shanky” Singh Randhawa in the serial Udaariyaan in 2023.

Avi reached a wider audience in 2023 when he appeared in the film Animal, in which he played the role of Roop’s husband. That appearance brought him additional visibility beyond television.

Public profile
Avi is presented publicly as a fitness-focused performer. He trains regularly at the gym and is reported to be a trained boxer who practices the sport daily. His public interests also include travelling, modelling, swimming, trekking and reading.

He maintains an active presence on social media, where he shares photographs and videos of workouts and personal moments. His personal transport includes a Hyundai Creta and he reportedly rides a Royal Enfield motorbike.

Personal life
Avi Rakheja is unmarried. His listed hobbies and pastimes reflect a mix of physical activities and creative pursuits, and he is described as occasionally smoking cigarettes and consuming alcoholic beverages at social occasions.

Latest updates
In 2023 Avi S Rakheja’s casting in both the television serial Udaariyaan and the feature film Animal were notable developments in his career, raising his profile among TV viewers and film audiences alike.

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Recent Work

Animal

Played Roop’s husband in the film (2023)

2023
Udaariyaan

Portrayed Shankar “Shanky” Singh Randhawa in the Colors TV serial (2023)

2023
Gathbandhan

Appeared in a minor role on Colors TV (2019)

2019
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Career Highlights

  1. Moved from Indore to Mumbai in 2015 to pursue modelling and acting
  2. Appeared in television commercials for Kirtigold Oil and Bata (2021)
  3. Television appearances in Gathbandhan (2019) and Udaariyaan (2023)
  4. Film appearance in Animal (2023)
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