Rakhi Sawant: Rakhi Sawant (Hindi: राखी सावंत) (born on 25 November[1] 1978[2][3]) 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. Early life Rakhi was born as Neeru Bheda to Jaya Bheda. Jaya married Anand Sawant,[4][5] a police constable at Worli Police Station, and gave the children from her first marriage her second husbands 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. Under the influence of her mother Jaya who apparently converted to Christianity, she too had once publicly claimed to have converted to Christianity. [6] [7] Career 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. Television debut and success (2006–Present) 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.[8] 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.[9] In May 2012, she announced that she would be working in the Bengali remake of the film The Dirty Picture.[10] Filmography Year Film Role Language 1997 Agni Chakra Hindi 1999 Dil Ka Sauda Rambha Hindi 2000 Kurukshetra Geeta Hindi 2000 Joru Ka Ghulam Chandni Hindi 2000 Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain Hindi 2001 Ehsaas: The Feeling Hindi 2001 Six Teens Telugu 2002 Badmaash No. 1 Hindi 2002 Gautam Govinda Hindi 2002 Na Tum Jaano Na Hum Disco Shanti Hindi 2003 Dum Hindi 2003 Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne Sheena Hindi 2003 Om Celina Hindi 2003 Bad Boys Hindi 2003 2nd October Hindi 2003 Patth Hindi 2004 Gambeeram Tamil 2004 Paisa Vasool Dilkhush Hindi 2004 Masti: Sanam Teri Kasam Ms. Saxena Hindi 2004 Main Hoon Na Mini Hindi 2004 Saatchya Aat Gharat Marathi 2005 Mumbai Xpress Hindi 2005 Khamoshh... Khauff Ki Raat Kashmira Hindi 2007 Shootout at Lokhandwala Pooja Bedi Hindi 2007 Journey Bombay to Goa: Laughter Unlimited Deepa Kutti Hindi 2007 Buddha Mar Gaya Kim / Vishkanya Hindi 2008 Gumnaam – The Mystery Rias friend Hindi 2008 Dhoom Dadakka Rambha Hindi 2009 Dil Bole Hadippa! Shanno Amritsari Hindi 2010 Mungilal Rocks Hindi 2013 Krrish 3 Hindi Item numbers Year Film Language Song 2001 Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke Hindi Bam Bhole Bam Bhole 2003 Aanch Hindi Hai Re Umariya 16 baras Ki 2004 Satchya aat gharat Marathi Hil pori hila 2005 Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena Hindi Ankhiya Na Maar Mere Yaar Mundiya 2005 The Powerful Man Hindi Chikna Badan 2006 Hot Money Hindi Daulat Hai Karishma 2006 Malamaal Weekly Hindi Kismat Se Chalti Hai 2007 Geleya Kannada Nanna Stylu Berene 2008 Krazzy 4 Hindi Dekhta Hai Tu Kya 2008 1920 Hindi Jab Das Jaaye Bichua 2008 Mudrank – The Stamp Hindi Mohabbat Kya Hoti Hain 2009 Muthirai Tamil Night Is Still Young 2009 Drona Telugu Sayya Re Sayya Re 2010 Horn Ok Please Hindi Pom Pom 2010 Marega Salaa Hindi Sehra Sehra Tujhpe Dil 2011 Gahraee Hindi Meri Jawani AK47 2011 Loot Hindi Jawani Ki Bank Loot Le 2012 Rakhtbeej Hindi Latto Ghuma Re Chora 2012 Om Shanti Bengali Chonnara Dil Thame Dekhle Rakhi 2012 Valentines Night Hindi Gaye Re Gaye Saand Paani Mein Music videos Year Song Album Language Notes 2005 Pardesiya Yeh Sach Hai Piya Remix D.J. Hot Remix - Vol 3 Hindi 2006 Kajra Nite Remix Kajra Nite Remix Hindi 2007 Haadsa Universal Music Hindi 2008 Tu Dissda Club Mix Hindi 2009 Bhoot Ishq Bector Hindi 2010 Jhagde Ishq Bector Hindi Television Year Title Network Notes 2006 Bigg Boss 1 Sony TV Contestant 2007 Comedy Ka Badsshah — Hasega India Sony TV Judge alongside Raju Srivastav 2007 Nach Baliye 3 Star Plus Participant with Abhishek Avasthi (Runner-up) 2008 Yeh Hai Jalwa 9X Contestant (Winner with her team Chiller party) 2008 The Rakhi Sawant Showz Zoom TV Host 2008 Chota Packet Bada Dhamaka Zee TV Judge 2008 Jalwa Four 2 Ka 1 9X Contestant 2009 Arre Deewano Mujhe Pehchano Star Plus Contestant 2009 Rakhi Ka Swayamwar Imagine TV Leading Lady 2009 Pati, Patni Aur Woh Imagine TV Participant with Elesh Parujanwala 2010 Zara Nachke Dikha (Season 2) Star Plus Contestant (Winner with her team Masakali Girls) 2010 Rakhi ka Insaaf Imagine TV Host 2011 Maa Exchange Sony TV Participant along with Jaya Sawant 2011 Bigg Toss India TV Contestant 2011 Ghazab Desh Ki Ajab Kahaaniyan Imagine TV Host 2013 Welcome - Baazi Mehmaan-Nawaazi ki Life OK Weekly contestant 2013 Comedy Circus Ke Mahabali Sony TV Contestant[11] Other television appearances • 2003: Carry On Shekhar[12] (SAB TV) • 2006: Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (Zee TV) • 2007: Lets Talk... (Zoom TV), Aap Ki Adalat (India TV) (later in 2008 and 2009), Baa Bahoo Aur Baby (Season 1) (STAR Plus), Koffee with Karan (Season 2) (STAR One) • 2008: Bigg Boss 2 (Colors), 10 Ka Dum (Sony TV) • 2009: Nach Baliye 4 (STAR Plus), Boogie Woogie (Sony TV) (later in 2011), Lux Perfect Bride (STAR Plus) • 2010: Bigg Boss 4 (Colors), Jubilee Comedy Circus (Sony TV) • 2011: Comedy Circus 3 Ka Tadka (Sony TV), Ratan Ka Rishta (NDTV Imagine), Sheela, Shagun and Meenakshi (STAR News), Shaadi 3 Crore Ki (NDTV Imagine) • 2012: Bigg Boss 5 (Colors), All Most Famous (Zoom TV), Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5[13] (Colors), Bigg Boss 6 (Colors), Movers & Shakers Masala Markey[14] (SAB TV)
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