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 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 Parujanwala 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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