| Rakhi Sawant | |
|---|---|
| Born | Neeru Sawant 25 November 1978 Badarpur |
| Other names | Rakhi Sawant |
| Occupation | Dancer, Actress |
| Years active | 1999 – present |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) |
| Religion | Hindu |
Rakhi Sawant (Hindi: राखी सावंत) (born on 25 November[1] 1978[2][3]) is an Indian dancer, Hindi film and television actress, model and television talk show host.She was born as Neeru Bheda to Jaya Bheda, who married Sawant, a police constable at Worli Police Station, and gave her children her second husband's name Sawant. Sawant attended Goklibai High School in the Vile Parle suburb of Mumbai and later studied at Mithibai College. She is the sister of film director Rakesh Sawant and former actress Usha Sawant.
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In 2003, she auditioned for an item number in the Bollywood movie, Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne. She auditioned about four times before being finally selected for her breakthrough item number, "Mohabbat Hai Mirchi", composed by Himesh Reshammiya. Since then, she has appeared in some Hindi films and few Kannada, Marathi, Telugu and Tamil films in roles commonly attributed to item girls. She has also featured in many videos of many music albums.
In June 2006, Mika Singh, a prominent Punjabi musician forcibly tried to kiss her at his birthday party, which converted into a major media controversy.[4]
A few months later, after her controversy with Mika Singh, she appeared in the first season of the reality show Bigg Boss and was among the top four finalists. She received wider notice as a contestant for her dramatic fights with her housemates in Big Boss's house.
In 2007, Rakhi made her singing debut in the album titled Super Girl launched by Venus Records & Tapes Pvt. Ltd. The album`s video Yarra Na Dil Laga featured Rakhi as a computer generated super girl who saves the civilians from various adversities.
In 2008, She won Yeh Hai Jalwa, a dance-based reality show which aired on 9X. She was the leader of her group named 'Chiller Party'. She had only children in her group. She and her Chiller party walked away with a cash prize of Rs publicist Flynn Remedios to handle her Media and branding needs as she began to get media attention from not just the Indian press but from media all over Africa. In November 12, 2008 she broke up finally from her boyfriend Abhishek on Zoom TV.
In 2009, Sawant launched her reality show Rakhi Ka Swayamwar in which she planned to select her future husband with a swayamvara. The show became the highest rated in the history of the Imagine TV channel with both its premiere and finale setting records.[5] On 2 August 2009 she chose her life partner, a contestant from Toronto, Canada, Elesh Parujanwala.[6] However, during the finale of the reality show Pati, Patni Aur Woh several months later, Sawant announced that the couple had separated due to irreconcilable differences., Rakhi's other reality show named Rakhi Ka Insaaf aired from 16 October, where she played the judge. In this show Rakhi tries to solve the problems of common man without any legal involvements. After one of the participants of the show committed Suicide Rakhi Ka Insaaf was banned from airing during prime time hours. It is said that Rakhi's words, "Tu to hey he Naa-Mard (You are impotent)" devastated his self confidence and ego and he took this extreme step.[7] Moreover, the show became notorious within a few weeks, for usage of adultery words.
Rakhi established herself in the world of television and is called " The controversy Queen ". Rakhi Sawant is a full member of the international film and television club of Asian academy of film and television. Rakhi has also performed at Indian Cricket League 2nd Final on November 15, 2008. About 70,000 people were in the ground. She has appeared in number of reality shows as a host, contestant or judge.
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Dil Ka Sauda | Cameo Appearance | |
| Joru Ka Ghulam | Chandni | ||
| Kurukshetra | Geeta | ||
| 2000 | Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain | Tina | |
| 2001 | Ehsaas: The Feeling | Cameo Appearance | |
| 2002 | Na Tum Jaano Na Hum | Cameo Appearance | |
| 2003 | Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne | Sheena | |
| Om | Celina | ||
| Aanch | Item Number | ||
| Patth | Cameo Appearance | ||
| 2004 | Gambeeram | Cameo Appearance | |
| Paisa Vasool | Dilkhush | ||
| Masti | Ms. Saxena | ||
| Main Hoon Na | Mini | ||
| Saatchya Aat Gharat | Cameo Appearance | ||
| 2005 | Mumbai Express | Cameo Appearance | |
| Khamoshh... Khauff Ki Raat | Kashmira | ||
| Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena | Item Number | ||
| 2006 | Malamaal Weekly | Item Number | |
| Hot Money | Cameo Appearance | ||
| 2007 | Shootout at Lokhandwala | Pooja Bedi | |
| Journey Bombay to Goa: Laughter Unlimited | Deepa Kutti | ||
| Geleya | Item Number | ||
| Buddha Mar Gaya | Kim / Vishkanya | ||
| 2008 | Gumnaam: The Mystery | Ria's friend | |
| Krazzy 4 | Item Number | ||
| 1920 | Item Number | ||
| Dhoom Dadakka | Cameo Appearance | ||
| Mudrank | Cameo Appearance | ||
| 2009 | Drona | Cameo Appearance | |
| Muthirai | Item Number | ||
| Dil Bole Hadippa! | Shanno Amritsari | ||
| 2010 | Horn Ok Please | Item Number | |
| Marega Salaa | Item Number | ||
| 2011 | Gahraee | Item Number | |
| Rakhtbeej | Item Number | ||
| Loot | Item Number |
| Year | Show | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Bigg Boss (Season 1) | Herself | Sony TV | |
| Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai | Herself | Zee TV | Guest | |
| 2007 | Let's Talk... | Herself | Zoom TV | Guest |
| Comedy Ka Badsshah- Hasega India | Herself | Sony TV | Judge | |
| Aap Ki Adalat | Herself | India TV | Guest | |
| Nach Baliye 3 | Herself | STAR Plus | Runner-up | |
| Baa Bahoo Aur Baby | Herself | STAR Plus | Guest | |
| Koffee with Karan (Season 2) | Herself | STAR One | Guest | |
| 2008 | Yeh Hai Jalwa | Herself | 9X | Winner |
| The Rakhi Sawant Showz | Herself | Zoom TV | Host | |
| 10 Ka Dum | Herself | Sony TV | Guest | |
| Chota Packet Bada Dhamaka | Herself | Zee TV | Judge | |
| Jalwa Four 2 Ka 1 | Herself | 9X | ||
| 2009 | Arre Deewano Mujhe Pehchano | Herself | STAR Plus | |
| Nach Baliye 4 | Herself | STAR Plus | ||
| Boogie Woogie | Herself | Sony TV | Guest | |
| Rakhi Ka Swayamwar | Herself | NDTV Imagine | ||
| Pati, Patni Aur Woh | Herself | NDTV Imagine | ||
| Lux Perfect Bride | Herself | STAR Plus | Guest | |
| Aap Ki Adalat | Herself | India TV | Guest | |
| 2010 | Zara Nachke Dikha (Season 2) | Herself | STAR Plus | Winner |
| Bigg Boss (Season 4) | Herself | Colors | Guest | |
| Rakhi ka Insaaf | Herself | NDTV Imagine | Host | |
| Jubilee Comedy Circus | Herself | Sony TV | Guest | |
| 2011 | Sheela, Shagun and Meenakshi | Herself | STAR News | Guest |
| Shaadi 3 Crore Ki | Herself | NDTV Imagine | Guest | |
| Maa Exchange | Herself | Sony TV | ||
| Bigg Toss | Herself | India TV | ||
| Comedy Circus 3 Ka Tadka | Herself | Sony TV | ||
| Boogie Woogie | Herself | Sony TV | Guest | |
| Ratan Ka Rishta | Herself | NDTV Imagine | Guest | |
| Ghazab Desh Ki Ajab Kahaaniyan | Herself | NDTV Imagine | Host |