Rakhi Sawant is a model, dancer and politician. She rose to fame after starring opposite Govinda in Joru Ka Gulam. She has acted in Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Odia, Tamil and Telugu films. Over the years, Rakhi has become the queen of drama and controversy in the industry.
Biography/Wiki
Rakhi Sawant was born Neeru Bheda on November 25, 1978, in Mumbai, Maharashtra (age 44; as of 2022). She completed her schooling from Goklibai High School in Vile Parle, Mumbai and then studied art at Mithibai College. She belongs to a conservative Hindu family. Rakhi has always been fascinated by the world of glamor and wanted to work in films, but her parents were against her doing so. At the age of 10, she served as a caterer at Tina Ambani’s wedding. Later, when she was 11 years old, Sawant attended an event in Dandiya. When her mother came to know that Rakhi was dancing at a Dandiya event, her mother not only beat her but also cut off her hair. Rakhi Sawant became rebellious as her parents disapproved of her career choice. Soon after, she began approaching producers to show them her dancing talent, but was rejected. After facing a series of rejections, Lucky chose to undergo plastic surgery to enhance her looks and appearance.
Rakhi Sawant plastic surgery before and after
appearance
The actress has black eyes and black hair, is about 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighs about 60 kilograms.
family
Parents and siblings
Rakhi Sawant was born into a Maharashtrian family, the daughter of senior Mumbai police officers Anand Sawant and Jaya Beda. Rakhi’s mother was married twice and Rakhi was born to her first husband. She was born into a Hindu family but later converted to Christianity. Her mother died of endometrial cancer on January 29, 2023.
Rakhi Sawant and her mother
She is the sister of film director Rakesh Sawant and actress Usha Sawant.
Rakhi’s brother Rakesh Sawant
Rakhi Sawant and her sister Usha Sawant
husband
Rakhi Sawant got married to an NRI named Ritesh in 2019.
Rakhi Sawant and her husband Ritesh
In February 2022, rakhi and Ritesh parted ways. Lucky announced their separation on social media just before Valentine’s Day. On July 2, 2022, she married a businessman named Adil Khan Durrani in a court; they held a nikah ceremony on May 29, 2022.
Rakhi Sawant shows her marriage certificate with second husband Adil
In February 2023, Rakhi announced her separation from Adil after learning about his affair with Tanu Chander. Talking about the incident in a media chat, Rakhi said,
Adil finally decided le liya ki woh Tanu ke saath rehenge. Kal unhone bol diya mujhe, ki mai jaa raha hoon tumhe chod ke, mai Tanu ke saath rahunga. Mera Istemaal kiya bollywood mai ane ke liye. Mai court jaungi. Just saare paise unhone le liye. Just prove the sea through saree. “
However, Adil spoke about his separation from Rakhi in an interview and refuted Rakhi’s claims. He said that he has always been transparent about his professional relationship with Tanu Chandel and according to him, Rakhi had no problem with it.
Relationships/Affairs
Abhishek Avasti
Rakhi was in a relationship with dancer Abhishek Awasthi for three years.
Rakhi Sawant and Abhishek Awasthi
Elesh Parujanwala
Rakhi announced on national television that she would marry Elesh Parujanwala (winner of Rakhi Ka Swayamvar) but ended up getting engaged to him. She later broke off the engagement, saying she was only engaged to him for money and to buy herself an apartment.
Rakhi Sawant and Elesh Parujanwala
Rakhi Sawant and Elesh Parujanwala on Rakhi Ka Swayamwar
Deepak Kalal
Rakhi is expected to marry Deepak Kalal on December 31, 2018 in Los Angeles, USA.
Rakhi Sawant and 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 would be getting married to Adil soon.
Rakhi Sawant and boyfriend Adil Khan Durrani
In an interview, while talking about his relationship with Rakhi, Adil mentioned that he met Rakhi through a friend. 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 was seeking a divorce from Ritesh. Adil went on to reveal that he and Rakhi initially got married in secret and later had a legal ceremony in 2022, but their relationship later started facing some problems. He mentioned that he found a voice message on Rakhi’s phone that she had sent to Ritesh after attending an event in the UK. According to Adil, voice notes indicate that Rakhi spent a week in the UK with Ritesh, who also supported her financially. Adil also provided a video during the interview in which he can be seen with scratches on his body, claiming that Lucky physically abused him. Adil said that when he suggested they divorce without anyone knowing, like their secret marriage, Rakhi was initially concerned with financial compensation, but she later refused to separate, the day after this discussion , Rakhi announced her marriage to Adil Khan. Furthermore, Adil claimed that he gave Rakhi many expensive gifts, including a BMW X1 and diamond jewelry, but she did not appreciate his gesture.
Profession
Rakhi made her acting debut with the film Agnichakra (1997) and went by the screen name Ruhi Sawant. She then went on to play small roles and dance in Joru Ka Ghulam, Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke and Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hai. Rakhi participated in the song in the movie Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke along with Bam Bhole Bam Bhole.
In 2003, Rakhi auditioned around four times before being shortlisted for her breakthrough hit Mohabbat Hai Mirchi. Sawant has also appeared in small roles in films like “Masti” and “Main Hoon Na”. After venturing into Bollywood, Rakhi went on to get roles in Marathi, Kannada, Odiya, Tamil and Telugu films.
In 2006, he participated in the first season of the reality show “Master Tang” and ranked among the top four. While inside the Big Boss house, she got into an ugly fight with co-contestant Kashmeera Shah. Later, she actively participated in several reality shows such as “Nach Baliye 3” and “Yeh Hai Jalwa”.
Rakhi Sawant and Abhishek in Nach Baliye 3
Rakhi Sawant – Yeh Hai Jalwa Winner
Rakhi also tried singing and released the album “Super Girl” in 2007.
Sawant has appeared in some of the most successful music videos such as Pardesi, Kajra Nite Remix and Jhagda from the album DJ Hot Remix – Vol 3.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAn4W2hW3DE
In March 2014, she announced her plans to contest the 2014 Lok Sabha elections from a seat in Mumbai and form a political party called Rashtriya Aam Party. However, she only received 15 votes. In the same year, she resigned from the RAP and joined the Republican Party of India led by Maharashtra leader Ramdas Athawale.
Rakhi Sawant’s Rashtriya Aam Party
dispute
Rakhi has been creating a lot of controversy with his hilarious dramas and outrageous statements.
- In 2005, her lip kiss with co-star Kainaaz Pervez at the premiere of “Khamoshh…Khauff Ki Raat” created huge controversy.
- Another incident occurred when Mika Singh forcibly kissed her at her 35th birthday party. The actress later filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against him.
- Rakhi is in the news again when she slapped her ex-boyfriend Abhishek Awasthi in public. When he tries to reconcile with her after calling her name.
Rakhi Sawant slaps Abhishek Awasthi
- SC youth Lakshman Prasad from Jhansi died of embarrassment after being called “impotent” during her show. An FIR was lodged against her and four others related to her.
On the sets of Rakhi Ka Insaf, he committed suicide after being called impotent.
- In 2016, a complaint was lodged against Rakhi Sawant after she made objectionable remarks against Valmiki on national television. Her remarks hurt the sentiments of the Valmiki community.
Rakhi Sawant in Ludhiana District Court
- Rakhi once again made headlines after she wore a dress with a photo of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an offensive pattern. The incident occurred in 2016, when she was invited to Illinois, USA, to celebrate the 70th anniversary of India’s independence.
Rakhi Sawant wears dress with Narendra Modi photo
- Rakhi Sawant got herself into trouble by leveling false accusations against Tanushree Dutta and calling her a drug addict and a liar. During the #MeToo movement in India, when Tanushree accused Nana Patekar of sexual harassment, Sawant called Tanushree’s accusation a publicity stunt. She even accused Dutta of raping her multiple times; Tanushree sued her for Rs 10 crore. Rakhi, in turn, threatened her with a countersuit of Rs 50 crore.
Rakhi Tanushree Controversy
In October 2023, Tanushree filed a complaint against Rakhi Sawant at the Oshiwara police station in Mumbai, alleging that she was traumatized in the 2018 Me Too case. After filing the complaint, Tanushree while talking to the media outside the police station said,
I am here to file an FIR against Rakhi Sawant for the psychological trauma caused to her during the Me Too movement in 2018. Many criminal laws are added to the FIR for various reasons. “
- On August 22, 2023, Rakhi’s best friend Rajshree More filed a police complaint against her, accusing her of defamation and threats. Rajshree claimed in an interview that she was threatened by Rakhi on the day Adil made his first appearance in the media after his release from prison.
car collection
Rakhi owns a Ford Endeavor and a BMW X6; the BMW X6 was reportedly given to her as payment for a song.
Rakhi Sawant and her BMW X6
assets/property
Rakhi owns movable assets worth Rs 357 crore and immovable assets worth Rs 11.12 crore.
Salary and Net Worth
Rakhi’s net worth is approximately Rs 14 crore (2014). Her monthly income is Rs 10-12 lakh (2012).
favorite thing
- Rakhi’s favorite song is ‘Main Tenu Samjhawan Ki’.
- She likes to wear diamonds.
- Her favorite animal is monkey.
- Rakhi’s favorite restaurant is Delicacy of China in Mumbai.
- Rakhi loves traveling and Switzerland is her favorite travel destination.
- Rakhi loves to eat non-vegetarian food and grilled chicken and salad are her favorite foods.
- Rakhi loves wine and enjoys Riviera wine, tea and coconut water.
- Switzerland is her favorite travel destination.
- Rakhi owns a Ford Endeavor.
fact
- She resides at B2/501, Serenity Complex, New Link Road, Oshiwara, Andheri (West), Mumbai.
Rakhi’s residence in Mumbai
- Rakhi Sawant has a heart-shaped tattoo on her right tricep.
- In December 2016, she suffered a horrific accident during a performance in Colombo. She tripped and suffered a head injury due to too much artificial fog; she even had to shave her head in order to undergo the surgery.
- After marrying Adil Durrani, she added “Fatima” to her name.
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