Rakhi Sawant is a model, dancer and politician. She rose to fame with her item number with Govinda in Joru Ka Ghulam. She has appeared in Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Oriya, Tamil and Telugu films. Over the years, Rakhi has established herself as the drama queen and controversy queen of the industry.
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Biography/Wiki
Rakhi Sawant was born as Neeru Bheda on 25 November 1978 (age 44 years; as in 2022) in Mumbai, Maharashtra. She did her schooling from Gokalibai High School, Vile Parle, Mumbai and went to Mithibai College to study arts. She belonged to an orthodox Hindu family. Rakhi was always attracted to the world of glamor and wanted to work in films, but her parents were against her wish to do so. At the age of 10, he worked as a caterer at Tina Ambani’s wedding. Later, when she was 11 years old, Sawant participated in a Dandiya program. When her mother came to know that Rakhi had danced in the Dandiya program, she not only beat her but also cut her hair. Rakhi Sawant became rebellious because her parents did not like her career. Soon after, he started approaching producers and showcased his dancing talent to them, but was rejected. After facing many rejections, Rakhi decided to undergo cosmetic surgery to enhance her looks and appearance.
Rakhi Sawant before and after cosmetic surgery
Physical Appearance
The actress with black eyes and black hair is approximately 5′ 3” tall and weighs around 60 kg.
Family
parents and siblings
Born in a Maharashtrian family, Rakhi Sawant is the daughter of senior Mumbai policeman Anand Sawant and Jaya Bheda. Rakhi’s mother married twice and Rakhi was born to her first husband. He was born in a Hindu family but later converted to Christianity. His mother died on 29 January 2023 due to endometrial cancer.
Rakhi Sawant with her mother
She is the sister of film director Rakesh Sawant and actress Usha Sawant.
Rakhi’s brother Rakesh Sawant
Rakhi Sawant with her sister Usha Sawant
Husband
Rakhi Sawant married an NRI named Ritesh in 2019.
Rakhi Sawant with her husband Ritesh
Rakhi and Ritesh separated in February 2022. On the eve of Valentine’s Day, Rakhi announced their separation on social media. On 2 July 2022, she got married in the court to a businessman named Adil Khan Durrani; Their Nikah ceremony was on 29 May 2022.
Rakhi Sawant shows off her marriage certificate with her second husband Adil
In February 2023, Rakhi announced her separation from Adil after she learned about Adil’s extramarital affair with Tanu Chandel. Talking about this while talking to the media, Rakhi said,
Adil finally decides that he will live with Tanu. Yesterday I told them that I am going to fuck you, I will stay with Tanu. Bollywood used me for my life. I will go to my court. All my money to get them. I have all the evidence.”
However, Adil talked about his separation from Rakhi in an interview and rejected Rakhi’s claims. He said that he was transparent about his professional association with Tanu Chandel and according to him, Rakhi had no problem with it.
relationships/affairs
Abhishek Awasthi
Rakhi was in a relationship with dancer Abhishek Awasthi for three years.
Rakhi Sawant with Abhishek Awasthi
Ilesh Parujanwala
Rakhi announced on national television that she was going to tie the knot with Ilesh Parujanwala (winner of the show Rakhi Ka Swayamvar), but he only got engaged to her. Later, she broke off the engagement saying that she had engaged him only for the sake of money and to buy a flat for herself.
Rakhi Sawant with Ilesh Parujanwala
Rakhi Sawant with Ilesh Parujanwala at Rakhi’s Swayamvar.
Deepak Kalal
It was expected that Rakhi would marry Deepak Kalal on 31 December 2018 in Los Angeles, USA.
Rakhi Sawant with Deepak Kalal
Rakhi Sawant and Deepak Kalal’s wedding invitation
Adil Khan Durrani
In 2022, Rakhi started dating Adil Khan Durrani (Businessman). In May 2022, Rakhi showed off her diamond ring and confirmed that she was going to marry Adil soon.
Rakhi Sawant with her boyfriend Adil Khan Durrani
While talking about his relationship with Rakhi in an interview, Adil had said that he met Rakhi through one of his friends. He claimed that Rakhi misled him about her marital status from the beginning. When they were dating, he asked her about her relationship with Ritesh Singh, and she insisted that she was single; However, in February 2022, Rakhi announced that she wanted a divorce from Ritesh. Adil revealed that he and Rakhi initially had a secret wedding, followed by a legal ceremony in 2022, but later their relationship started facing some problems. He mentioned that he found voice notes on Rakhi’s phone which she had sent to Ritesh after attending an event in the UK. According to Adil, the voice notes reveal that Rakhi spent a week in the UK with Ritesh, who was also supporting her financially. In the interview, Adil also presented a video, in which he is showing scratches on his body and alleging that Rakhi physically abused him. Adil said that when he suggested that they get a divorce without telling anyone like their secret marriage, Rakhi’s initial concern was for financial compensation, but later she refused to separate and the day after this discussion, Rakhi announces her marriage to Adil Khan. Furthermore, Adil claimed that he had given Rakhi expensive gifts including a BMW X1 and diamond jewellery, but she did not appreciate his gestures.
livelihood
Rakhi made her debut in the film Agnichakra (1997) under the screen name Roohi Sawant. After this she did small roles and dance numbers in Joru Ka Ghulam, Yeh Raaste Hain Pyar Ke and Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hai. Rakhi entered the item number song Bam Bhole Bam Bhole from the film Yeh Raaste Hain Pyar Ke.
In 2003, Rakhi auditioned almost four times before getting shortlisted for her successful item number Mohabbat Hai Mirchi. Sawant also appeared in small roles in films like Masti and Main Hoon Na. After establishing her foot in Bollywood, Rakhi did roles in Marathi, Kannada, Oriya, Tamil and Telugu films.
In the year 2006, she participated in the first season of the reality show Bigg Boss and was among the top four finalists. During her stay in the Bigg Boss house, she got into an ugly fight with co-contestant Kashmera Shah. Later, she actively participated in some reality shows like Nach Baliye 3 and Yeh Hai Jalwa.
Rakhi Sawant and Abhishek in Nach Baliye 3
Rakhi Sawant- This is the winner of Jalwa
Rakhi also tried her hand at singing and launched her album Super Girl in 2007.
Sawant has appeared in some of the most successful music videos like the album DJ Hot Remix – Volume 3, Kajra Night Remix and Jhagda Se Pardesi.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAn4W2hW3DE
In March 2014, he announced his plans to contest the 2014 Lok Sabha elections from a Mumbai seat and formed a political party called Rashtriya Aam Party. However, she could only garner 15 votes. The same year, she resigned from RAP and joined Maharashtrian leader Ramdas Athawale’s Republican Party of India.
Rakhi Sawant’s Rashtriya Aam Party
controversies
Rakhi has always been a part of big controversies with her funny dramas and ridiculous statements.
- In 2005, her lip-lock with co-star Kainaaz Parvez at the premiere of Khamosh…Khauff Ki Raat created a major controversy.
- Another incident happened when Mika Singh forcefully kissed her at her 35th birthday party. After this the actress filed a case of molestation against him.
- Rakhi once again came into news when she slapped her ex-boyfriend Abhishek Awasthi in public; When he tried to reconcile with her by taking her name.
Rakhi Sawant slapping Abhishek Awasthi
- Laxman Prasad, a Scheduled Caste youth from Jhansi, died because he was embarrassed by being called “impotent” in his show. An FIR was registered against him and 4 others in this regard.
The man committed suicide on the sets of Rakhi Ka Insaaf after being called impotent.
- A complaint was filed against Rakhi Sawant after she made objectionable remarks against Valmiki on national television in 2016. His comments hurt the sentiments of the Valmiki community.
Rakhi Sawant in District Court Ludhiana
- Rakhi once again made headlines when she wore a dress with the picture of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an objectionable manner. This incident dates back to 2016 when he was invited to Illinois, USA to celebrate India’s 70th Independence Day.
Rakhi Sawant is wearing a dress printed with Narendra Modi’s photo
- Rakhi Sawant landed herself in trouble by making false allegations against Tanushree Dutta and calling her a drug addict and a liar. During India’s #MeToo movement, when Tanushree accused Nana Patekar of sexual harassment, Sawant dismissed Tanushree’s allegations as a publicity stunt. She also accused Dutta of raping her multiple times; For which Tanushree sued him for ₹ 10 crore. In return, Rakhi threatened him with a fine of Rs 50 crore.
- On August 22, 2023, Rakhi’s best friend Rajshree More filed a police complaint against her, accusing her of defamation and threats. In an interview, Rajshri claimed that Rakhi had threatened her on the day Adil appeared in the media for the first time after his release from jail.
property/property
Rakhi has movable assets worth ₹3.57 crore and immovable assets worth ₹11.12 crore.
Salary and Net Worth
Rakhi’s net worth is around ₹14 crore (as of 2014). She earns ₹10-12 lakh (in 2012) per month.
Favourite Things
- Rakhi’s favorite song is “Main Tenu Samjhawan Ki”.
- She likes to wear diamonds.
- His favorite animal is monkey.
- Rakhi’s favorite restaurant is Delicacy of China in Mumbai.
- Rakhi loves traveling and Switzerland is her favorite tourist destination.
- Rakhi likes non-vegetarian food and grilled chicken and salad are her favorite food.
- Rakhi is an active drinker and likes to drink Riviera wine, tea and coconut water.
- Switzerland is his favorite tourist destination.
- Rakhi has a Ford Endeavour.
fact
- She lives at B2/501, Serenity Complex, New Link Road, Oshiwara, Andheri (West), Mumbai.
Rakhi at her residence in Mumbai
- Rakhi Sawant has a heart shaped tattoo on her right tricep.
- He suffered a horrific accident during a show in Colombo in December 2016. Due to the excessive artificial fog she slipped and hit her head; He also had to shave his head for the operation.
- After her marriage to Adil Durrani, she added “Fatima” to her name.
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