Rakhi Sawant

Rakhi Sawant
Sawant in 2019
Born
Neeru Bheda

(1978-11-25) 25 November 1978
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Other nameFatima Rakhi Sawant[1][2]
Occupations
  • Media personality
  • dancer
  • actress
  • politician
Years active1997–present
WorksFull list
Political party
Republican Party of India (A) (since 2014)
Other political
affiliations
Rashtriya Aam Party (2014)
Spouses
  • Ritesh Singh
    ​
    ​
    (m. 2019; div. 2022)​
  • Adil Khan Durrani
    ​
    ​
    (m. 2022; sep. 2023)​
President of Women's Wing of Republican Party of India (Athawale)
In office
2014–2017
Succeeded bySeema Athawale

Rakhi Sawant (born Neeru Bheda; 25 November 1978[3]) is an Indian media personality, actress, dancer and politician. She has performed item numbers predominantly in Hindi films. Her notable film appearances have been in Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne (2003), Masti (2004), Main Hoon Na (2004), Krazzy 4 (2008), and Dil Bole Hadippa! (2008).

Sawant was a contestant on the first season of the reality television series Bigg Boss 1 (2006) and a challenger and finalist in Bigg Boss 14 (2020). Sawant has established herself as a sex symbol and has gained attention in the media for her controversial statements and lifestyle.[4][5]

Early life and family

Rakhi Sawant, born Hindu[6] as Neeru Bheda on 25 November 1978 to Jaya Bheda in Mumbai.[7][8][9][10] After Jaya married Anand Sawant, a police constable at Worli Police Station,[11] Rakhi adopted the surname of her step-father, Anand Sawant.[12] Her brother is named Rakesh Sawant, and she also has a sister named Usha Sawant.[13][14]

Sawant married to businessman Ritesh Singh in 2019. The couple appeared together on Bigg Boss 15 before announcing their separation in February 2022.[15] In 2022, Sawant married Adil Khan Durrani in a nikah ceremony followed by a court marriage, which was publicly disclosed in January 2023.[16] Following her marriage to Durrani, Sawant announced that she had embraced Islam and adopted the name Fatima. The couple later separated, after which Sawant filed police complaints against Durrani alleging domestic violence and other offences.[17][18]

Film and television career

Rakhi Sawant made her film debut in the 1997 film Agnichakra under the name Ruhi Sawant. She went on to change her name to Rakhi Sawant and then took other small roles and dance numbers in Bollywood films Joru Ka Ghulam, Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain, and Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke.[19]

Rakhi Sawant performing alongside Abhishek Avasthi on Nach Baliye in Madhuri Dixit's famous getup

In 2003, she auditioned for an item number in the Bollywood film Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne. She auditioned about four times before being selected for her breakthrough item number, "Mohabbat Hai Mirchi", composed by Himesh Reshammiya.[20] Sawant acted in small roles in films including Masti and Main Hoon Na.

In 2004, she appeared in the music video "Pardesiya", from the album D.J. Hot Remix - Vol 3.[21]

In June 2006, Mika Singh attempted to kiss her at his birthday party, which caused a media controversy.[22] A few months later, she appeared in the first season of the reality show Bigg Boss. She got evicted in week 4 but later made a re-entry. She was among the top four finalists but got evicted days before the grand finale (24 January 2007, Day 84).[23] In 2007, Rakhi made her singing debut in the album Super Girl launched by Venus Records & Tapes Pvt. Ltd. She later participated in the dance reality show Nach Baliye with Abhishek Avasthi and emerged as the first runner up.[24] In 2008, Sawant appeared in the film Krazzy 4 for the item song "Dekhta Hai Tu Kya". 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.[25] After separation, she revealed in an interview that she got engaged to Elesh Parujanwala for money.[26][27][28]

In 2010, Rakhi hosted a talk show Rakhi Ka Insaaf which aired on Imagine TV. The show saw a controversy after the death of a participant after Rakhi had called him impotent.[29] In 2011, she participated in Sony TV's Maa Exchange along with mother Jaya Sawant.

Sawant in 2012

Often appearing in reality shows as a host, judge or participant, Sawant is a regular stage performer. In 2012, she did a comedy act with Shahrukh Khan and Ranbir Kapoor at the 57th Filmfare Awards and entry dance performance in 2015 with Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor in Malaysia.

In 2013, she participated in Welcome – Baazi Mehmaan Nawazi Ki along with Anchal Sabharwal, Sangram Singh, Chetan Hansraj and Madhura Naik. The show aired on Life OK. She later was a contestant on Box Cricket League.

Sawant later played the leading role in thriller film Ek Kahani Julie Ki, and was seen in a cameo appearance in comedy fiction television series Bhaag Bakool Bhaag.[30]

From 2020 to 2021, Sawant appeared as a challenger in Bigg Boss 14. She emerged as a finalist but decided to walk out, opting for the cash prize of 14 lakhs.[31]

Rakhi also participated in the fourth season of Bigg Boss Marathi as a wild card contestant and reached the finale, before deciding to walk-out with 10 lakhs, becoming the 4th Runner-Up of the show.

Political career

On 26 March 2014, she announced her plans to contest 2014 Lok Sabha elections from Mumbai North-West as an independent candidate.[32] On 28 March, she founded the Rashtriya Aam Party (RAP).[33][34] The party has no symbol assigned by the election commission. However, Sawant said that she's expecting it to be a "green chilli", which she feels resembles her personality.[35] The party's office bearers and fundraisers are local businessmen from Oshiwara.[35]

She received only 15 votes from the Mumbai North-West Constituency and lost her deposit.[36][37]

Sawant resigned from the Rashtriya Aam Party and joined the RPI (Athawale) party in June 2014 and expressed her desire to work for dalits.[38][39] Rakhi served as the party's state vice-president and president of the women's wing.[40][41] She campaigned for the party in the 2016 Assam[42] and 2017 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.[43]

Personal life

In 2019, Sawant married an NRI man named Ritesh,[44][45] which ended in divorce in early 2022. In May 2022, she married Adil Khan Durrani.[46] They separated in February 2023.[47]

In November 2018, during The Great Khali's Continental Wrestling Entertainment promotion, American female wrestler Rebel got involved in a dance battle against Sawant, during which Rebel grabbed her in a bear hug and threw her on her back. It injured Sawant's back and she fell unconscious. She was taken to a nearby hospital.[48][49]

On 4 April 2017, she appeared in the Ludhiana court wearing a burqa for making objectionable remarks against Sage Valmiki, at which time she was accompanied by Indian National Congress, National co-ordinator Rahul Jogi (born on 21 August 1990), due to which she was severely criticized.[50][51][52]

Sawant converted to Christianity in 2009.[53][54] She later converted to Islam[55][56] after marrying her boyfriend Adil Durrani.[55] However, Adil denied[57] the marriage at first, but soon, after some weeks, he accepted his marriage with Rakhi.[58][59][60]

Sawant performed her first Umrah at Mecca in 2023.[61][62] She made her second Umrah at Mecca in 2025.[63] She has also sponsored Umrah trips for people and engaged in social upliftment initiatives in the Middle East.[64]

Filmography

Acting

Year Film Role Notes
1997 Agnichakra Ruhi Sawant [65]
1999 Dil Ka Sauda Rambha
Chudail No. 1
2000 Kurukshetra Geeta [66]
Joru Ka Ghulam Chandni [66]
Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain [66]
2001 Ehsaas: The Feeling Maria
6 Teens Nandini Telugu film
2002 Badmaash No.1
Gautam Govinda
Na Tum Jaano Na Hum Disco Shanti
2003 Dum Maid
Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne Sheena [66]
Om Celina [67]
Bad Boys
2 October
Patth
Waah! Tera Kya Kehna Dancer
2004 Gambeeram
Paisa Vasool Dilkhush
Masti Ms. Saxena
Main Hoon Na Mini [66]
Saatchya Aat Gharat
2005 Mumbai Xpress
Khamoshh... Khauff Ki Raat Kashmira [68]
2007 Shootout at Lokhandwala Pooja Bedi
Journey Bombay to Goa: Laughter Unlimited Deepa Kutti
Buddha Mar Gaya Kim / Vishkanya
2008 Gumnaam – The Mystery Ria's friend
Dhoom Dadakka Rambha
2009 Dil Bole Hadippa! Shanno Amritsari
2010 Mungilal Rocks
2011 Mere Brother Ki Dulhan Herself (voice)
2015 Mumbai Can Dance Saala
2016 Ek Kahani Julie Ki Julie [69]
2019 Upeksha [69]
2023 Mast Mein Rehne Ka Sana Bimli

Dance numbers

YearFilmSongNotes
2000En Sakhiye
2001Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke"Bam Bhole Bam Bhole"
2003Aanch"Hai Re Umariya 16 baras Ki"
2004Saatchya Aat Gharat"Hil Pori Hila"
Paisa Vasool"Maine Saiyan Ki Demand"
2005Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena"Ankhiya Na Maar Mere Yaar Mundiya"
The Powerful Man"Chikna Badan"
2006Hot Money"Daulat Hai Karishma"
Malamaal Weekly"Kismat Se Chalti Hai"
2007Geleya"Nanna Stylu Berene"
2008Krazzy 4"Dekhta Hai Tu Kya"
1920"Jab Das Jaaye Bichua"
Mudrank – The Stamp"Mohabbat Kya Hoti Hain"[66]
2009Muthirai"Night Is Still Young"
Drona"Sayya Re Sayya Re"
2010Horn 'Ok' Pleassss"Nathani Utaro"[70][71]
Marega Salaa"Sehra Sehra Tujhpe Dil"
2011Gahraee"Meri Jawani AK47"
Loot"Jawani Ki Bank Loot Le"
2012Rakhtbeej"Latto Ghuma Re Chora"
Om Shanti"Chonnara Dil Thame Dekhle Rakhi"[72]
Valentine's Night"Gaye Re Gaye Saand Paani Mein"
2014Katta Tanal Dupatta Par"Peela Jawaniya Ke Juice"
2017God Father"Chuti Kholila Sampu Basiba"
2019Sabse Bada Champion"Laga Navratan Tel"[73]

Television

YearTitleRole
2003 Carry On Shekhar[74]
2006 Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
2006−2007 Bigg Boss 1 Evicted (4th place)
2007 Let's Talk...
Aap Ki Adalat Herself
Baa Bahoo Aur Baby
Koffee with Karan[66] Herself
Comedy Ka Badsshah — Hasega India Judge alongside Raju Srivastav
Nach Baliye 3 Runner-up
2008 Yeh Hai Jalwa Winner
The Rakhi Sawant Showz Host
Chota Packet Bada Dhamaka Judge
Jalwa Four 2 Ka 1 Contestant
Bigg Boss 2
10 Ka Dum
2009 Arre Deewano Mujhe Pehchano Contestant
Rakhi Ka Swayamwar Leading Lady
Pati, Patni Aur Woh Participant with Elesh Parujanwala
2009 Nach Baliye 4
2009−2011 Boogie Woogie
2009 Lux Perfect Bride
2010 Zara Nachke Dikha 2 Winner
Rakhi ka Insaaf Host
Bigg Boss 4
2010 Jubilee Comedy Circus Winner
2011 Maa Exchange Participant along with Jaya Sawant
Bigg Toss Contestant
Ghazab Desh Ki Ajab Kahaaniyan Host
Comedy Circus 3 Ka Tadka
Ratan Ka Rishta
Sheela, Shagun and Meenakshi
Shaadi 3 Crore Ki
2012 Bigg Boss 5
All Most Famous
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5[75]
Bigg Boss 6
Movers & Shakers Masala Markey[76]
2013 Welcome - Baazi Mehmaan-Nawaazi ki Weekly contestant
Comedy Circus Ke Mahabali Contestant[77]
2014 Box Cricket League - Season 1 Contestant[78]
Comedy Nights with Kapil
2015 Comedy Classes
Chidiya Ghar
2016 Comedy Nights Bachao[79]
2017 Bhaag Bakool Bhaag Twinkle Maa[80]
2018 Box Cricket League - Season 3 Contestant[81][82]
Juzzbaatt - Namkeen Se Sangeen Tak Guest (along with Arshi Khan)[83]
2019 Manmohini Chakua Chudail
Khatra Khatra Khatra Guest
Box Cricket League - Season 4 Host
Kanala Khada Guest
2020−2021 Bigg Boss 14 Challenger, 4th runner-up[84]
2021 Maddam Sir Begum Chorni
Hero – Gayab Mode On
Wagle Ki Duniya – Nayi Peedhi Naye Kissey
Tera Yaar Hoon Main
Ziddi Dil Maane Na
Indian Idol 12 Guest
Bigg Boss OTT
Bigg Boss 15
2021−2022 Bigg Boss 15 Wildcard entrant
2022−2023 Bigg Boss Marathi 4 Challenger, 4th runner-up
2024 Bigg Boss Marathi 5 Guest
2024−2026 India's Got Latent Guest judge[85][86]
2025 Reality Ranis of the Jungle Guest
2026 Bigg Boss Marathi 6 Wildcard entrant[87] Evicted on Day 91 (7th Place)

Music videos

Year Song Album Language Notes
2003Jhoomka Gira Re RemixSweet Honey MixHindi
2004"Pardesiya Yeh Sach Hai Piya Remix"Miss Spicy Mix
2004Buddha Mil GayaPin Up Doll
2005Honthon Mein Aisi BaatPardesia 2
2007"Haadsa"Haadsaa The Groovy Mix
2008"Tu Dissda"Nigght Birds - Say Tu Dissda
2009"Bhoot"Jhagde
2010"Jhagde"Jhagde
2019"Chappan Churi"Chappan Chur[88]
2021"Dream Mein Entry" Dance Cover"Dream Mein Entry" Dance Cover[89]
"Lockdown"Lockdown[90]
2025 "Zaroorat" [91]

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