RAKHI SAWANT

RAKHI SAWANT – Film/TV Actress

Rakhi Sawant -  (born on 27th June, 1984) was born as Neeru Bheda to Jaya Bheda. Jaya married Sawant, a police constable at Worli Police Station, and gave her children her second husband's 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.

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.

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. 

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. 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. A few months later, she appeared in the first season of the reality show Bigg Boss and was among the top four finalists.

In May 2012, she announced that she would be working in the Bengali remake of the film The Dirty Picture. 

On 2nd 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. She married with CA Vivek Barnawal in June 2013.

Her movie roles include:

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
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	Ria's friend	Hindi
2008	Dhoom Dadakka	Rambha	Hindi
2009	Dil Bole Hadippa!	Shanno Amritsari	Hindi
2010	Mungilal Rocks		Hindi