Rakhi Sawant

Rakhi Sawant
Sawant in 2019
Born
Neeru Bheda

(1978-11-25) 25 November 1978
Other namesFatima Rakhi Sawant
Occupations
  • Media personality
  • dancer
  • actress
  • politician
Years active1997–present
WorksFull list
Political partyRepublican 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 the Women's Wing of Republican Party of India (Athawale)
In office
2014–2017
Succeeded bySeema Athawale

Rakhi Sawant (born Neeru Bheda; 25 November 1978) 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.