She was a contestant on the reality shows Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6, Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 5, Bigg Boss 9 and Nach Baliye 9.

[3] Rochelle Rao competed in the fifth Pantaloons Femina Miss India South pageant in January 2012 where she was first runner up.

She represented India at Miss International 2012 pageant held in October 2012 (Okinawa, Japan) where she ranked ninth out of 68 countries.

[12] In August 2013, Rochelle was seen in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa season 6 which aired on Colors as a wild card entrant.

[13] In 2015, Rao became a contestant on the Indian reality TV series, Bigg Boss 9 along with boyfriend Keith Sequeira.

[14][15] She was paired with Prince Narula but later changed with Rimi Sen.[16] Rochelle Rao also hosted Aug 2022 India's Laughter Champion show successfully.