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Rakhi Sawant (born on 32 November 1978) is an Indian dancer, Hindi film and television actress and television talk show host. She has appeared in many Hindi and few Kannada, Marathi, Telugu and Tamil films in roles commonly referred to as item girls.
Rakhi was born as Neeru Bheda to Jaya Bheda. Jaya married Sawant, a police constable at Worli Police Station, and gave her children her second husband's name. Rakhi attended Goklibai High School in the Vile Parle suburb of Mumbai and later studied arts at Mithibai College. She is the sister of film director Rakesh Sawant and former actress Usha Sawant.
In 1997, Rakhi made her film debut in Agnnichakr under the name Ruhi Sawant. She went on to other small roles and dance numbers in the low-budget Bollywood films Joru Ka Ghulam, Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain and Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke.
In 2003, she auditioned for an item number in the Bollywood movie, Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne. She auditioned about four times before being selected for her breakthrough item number, "Mohabbat Hai Mirchi", composed by Himesh Reshammiya. She also bagged a small role in the film for which she gained visibility. After that, Sawant acted in small roles in some more films including Masti and Main Hoon Na
In 2005, she appeared in the music video "Pardesia" of music album D.J. Hot Remix - Vol 3 and gained popularity for her dancing abilities. After this, she featured in music videos of many other music albums and Bollywood item numbers.
Sawant often draws negative publicity for her attention-seeking behavior and unnatural appearance.
In June 2006, Mika Singh attempted to kiss her at his birthday party, which caused a media controversy.A few months later, she appeared in the first season of the reality show Bigg Boss and was among the top four finalists.
In 2007, Rakhi made her singing debut in the album Super Girl launched by Venus Records & Tapes Pvt. Ltd. In 2009, Sawant launched the reality show Rakhi Ka Swayamwar in which she planned to select her future husband by the ancient ritual of Swayamvar. On 2 August 2009 she chose her life partner, a contestant from Toronto, Canada, Elesh Parujanwala. However, several months later, Sawant announced that the couple had separated due to irreconcilable differences.
Continuously appearing in reality shows as a host, judge or participant, Sawant is a regular stage performer. She has performed in many awards ceremonies and television shows. In 2012, she did a comedy act with Shahrukh Khan and Ranbir Kapoor at the 57th Filmfare Awards. In May 2012, she announced that she would be working in the Bengali remake of the film The Dirty Picture.
Rakhi was born as Neeru Bheda to Jaya Bheda. Jaya married Sawant, a police constable at Worli Police Station, and gave her children her second husband's name. Rakhi attended Goklibai High School in the Vile Parle suburb of Mumbai and later studied arts at Mithibai College. She is the sister of film director Rakesh Sawant and former actress Usha Sawant.
In 1997, Rakhi made her film debut in Agnnichakr under the name Ruhi Sawant. She went on to other small roles and dance numbers in the low-budget Bollywood films Joru Ka Ghulam, Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain and Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke.
In 2003, she auditioned for an item number in the Bollywood movie, Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne. She auditioned about four times before being selected for her breakthrough item number, "Mohabbat Hai Mirchi", composed by Himesh Reshammiya. She also bagged a small role in the film for which she gained visibility. After that, Sawant acted in small roles in some more films including Masti and Main Hoon Na
In 2005, she appeared in the music video "Pardesia" of music album D.J. Hot Remix - Vol 3 and gained popularity for her dancing abilities. After this, she featured in music videos of many other music albums and Bollywood item numbers.
Sawant often draws negative publicity for her attention-seeking behavior and unnatural appearance.
In June 2006, Mika Singh attempted to kiss her at his birthday party, which caused a media controversy.A few months later, she appeared in the first season of the reality show Bigg Boss and was among the top four finalists.
In 2007, Rakhi made her singing debut in the album Super Girl launched by Venus Records & Tapes Pvt. Ltd. In 2009, Sawant launched the reality show Rakhi Ka Swayamwar in which she planned to select her future husband by the ancient ritual of Swayamvar. On 2 August 2009 she chose her life partner, a contestant from Toronto, Canada, Elesh Parujanwala. However, several months later, Sawant announced that the couple had separated due to irreconcilable differences.
Continuously appearing in reality shows as a host, judge or participant, Sawant is a regular stage performer. She has performed in many awards ceremonies and television shows. In 2012, she did a comedy act with Shahrukh Khan and Ranbir Kapoor at the 57th Filmfare Awards. In May 2012, she announced that she would be working in the Bengali remake of the film The Dirty Picture.
