Rakhi Sawant

Rakhi Sawant (born Neeru Sawant, also known as Neeru Bheda) on November 25, 1978, in Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra, India, is an Indian media personality, actress, dancer, model, and television talk show host known for her outspoken and controversial persona.

She comes from a Maharashtrian Hindu family and changed her name before entering the cinema industry.

She began her entertainment career in 1997 with her film debut in Agnichakra, which starred Govinda and Naseeruddin Shah. She gained significant recognition for her item number "Mohabbat Hai Mirchi" in the 2003 film Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne, which brought her widespread attention.

Full Name	Rakhi Sawant
Other Name(s)	Neeru Bheda, Fatima Durrani
Occupation	Media Personality/Dancer/Actress
Date of Birth	25-November-1978 (47 years)
Birth Location	Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
Gender	Female
Nationality	Indian
Religion	Hindu
Zodiac Sign	Sagittarius
Height	165 cm
Weight	65 kg
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black
College	SVKM's Mithibai College of Arts, Chauhan Institutes of Science & Amrutben Jivanlal College of Commerce and Economics
Qualification	Graduate
Hobbies	Dancing

She subsequently appeared in numerous Bollywood films, including Main Hoon Na (2004), Na Tum Jaano Na Hum (2002), and Mast Mein Rehne Ka (2023), as well as a few Kannada, Marathi, Odia, Telugu, and Tamil films. She also made small appearances in films like Kurukshetra (2000) and Badmaash No..

Her career transitioned prominently toward reality television when she participated as a contestant in Bigg Boss 2 (2006), where her controversial antics and unfiltered opinions made her a household name. She further appeared in several TV reality shows including Comedy Circus, Nach Baliye, Rakhi Ka Swayamvar, and Rakhi Ka Insaaf.

Her own reality show Rakhi Ka Swayamwar featured her seeking a husband through a televised competition. Sawant has also hosted various television talk shows, showcasing her versatility as an entertainer.

Beyond acting and television, she ventured into politics by launching her own political party, the Rashtriya Aam Party. After the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, she joined the Republican Party of India.

Throughout her career, she has maintained a strong media presence, often making headlines for her bold statements and unconventional behavior, solidifying her image as a controversial yet captivating personality in the Indian entertainment industry. In 2006, she filed a molestation case against singer Mika Singh after he forcefully kissed her at his 35th birthday party.

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