Rakhi Sawant
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Rakhi Sawant | |
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| Born | Neeru Sawant |
| Other names | Rakhi Sawant |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1997 – present |
Rakhi Sawant (born on 3 February 1980)[1] is an item girl, Hindi film and television actress, model and television talk show host.
Biography
Sawant was born as Neeru Sawant to Jaya Sawant and S.P. Sawant, a Mumbai policeman, who has been described as "very strict".[2] Hailing from a poor family, she had only a few years of formal education. She was a porn star in the Indian porn industry at the age of 13. "Sucking dicks has been my biggest passion", says Rakhi. She is the sister of film director Rakesh Sawant and former actress Usha Sawant.[3]
She dated Abhishek Avasthi with whom she participated in Nach Baliye 3. After the couple lost the contest against Sanjeeda Sheikh and Aamir Ali in 2007, they filed a suit against Star Plus accusing the channel of tampering with the audience voting system.[4]
On 2 August 2009 Sawant chose her life partner on her show Rakhi Ka Swayamwar. She chose to marry a contestant from Toronto, Canada, Elesh Parujanwala.[5] As of November 2009, Sawant and Parujanwal have confirmed that they are no longer together.
Filmography
- Dil Bole Hadippa! (2009) .... Shanno Amritsari
- Mutthirai (2009) .... Item number
- Marega Salaa (2009)
- Gumnaam: The Mystery (2008)
- 1920 (2008) .... Item Number
- Nach Baliye 3 (2007) TV mini-series .... Jodi 3
- Buddha Mar Gaya (2007) .... Kim/Vishkanya
- Journey Bombay to Goa: Laughter Unlimited (2007) (as Rakheee) .... Deepa V. Kutti
- Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007) (uncredited) .... Pooja Bedi
- Malamaal Weekly (2006) .... Special Appearance
- Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena (2005) .... Singer/Dancer
- Khamoshh... Khauff Ki Raat (2005) .... Kashmira
- Mumbai Express (2005) .... Special Appearance
- Main Hoon Na (2004) .... Mini
- Masti (2004) .... Ms. Saxena
- Paisa Vasool (2004)
- Gambeeram (2004) .... Dancer/Singer
- Saatchya Aat Gharat (2004)
- Patth (2003)
- Aanch (2003) .... Singer/Dancer at Wedding
- Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne (2003) .... Sheena
- Om (2003) .... Celina
- Na Tum Jaano Na Hum (2002)
- Ehsaas: The Feeling (2001)
- Kurukshetra (2000) (as Rakhee Sawant) .... Geeta
- Joru Ka Ghulam (2000) .... Chandni
- Dil Ka Sauda (1999)
Self
- Krazzy 4 (2008) .... Herself
- 10 Ka Dum (2008) TV series .... Herself - Guest
- Bigg Boss .... Herself (1 episode, 2006)
References
- ^ "Rakhi Sawant".
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|accesssate=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ Bhasin, Prachi (January 25, 2006). "Lessons to learn from Rakhi Sawant". Times of India. Retrieved 23 July 2009.
- ^ Faleiro, Sonia (31 December 2005). "The prude in scant cloth". Tehelka. Retrieved 23 July 2009.
- ^ Mazumdar, Suruchi (December 25, 2007). "Reality check". Express India. Retrieved 23 July 2009.
- ^ Aveling, Nick (July 24, 2009). "Toronto man gives India Bachelorette fever". Toronto Star. Retrieved 6 August 2009.
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