Name: Rakhi Sawant (also known as Fatima Durrani, born as Neeru Bheda)
Profession: Dancer, model, actress, television talk show host
Born: November 25, 1978 in Mumbai, India
Nationality: Indian
Known for: Appearances in Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Odia, Telugu, and Tamil films; music videos like ‘Pardesiya’ and ‘item numbers’; reality TV shows like Bigg Boss
Biography
Rakhi Sawant, born as Neeru Bheda on November 25, 1978, in Mumbai, is a multifaceted personality in the Indian entertainment industry. After her mother married Anand Sawant, a police constable, Rakhi adopted the surname Sawant. She began her career using the name Ruhi Sawant in the film Agnichakra before settling on Rakhi Sawant.
Known for her bold and controversial persona, Rakhi has been a prominent figure in various reality shows, including Bigg Boss 1 and Bigg Boss 14. She has also appeared in numerous films across different Indian languages, often performing item numbers and dance sequences.
Rakhi’s personal life has been a subject of media scrutiny. She has been open about undergoing plastic surgery and has been involved in high-profile relationships and breakups. Recently, her divorce to Adil Khan Durrani and the subsequent legal issues have kept her in the public eye. Currently, she has also confirmed that she will marry Pakistani actor Dodi Khan.
Apart from her entertainment career, Rakhi has also ventured into politics, launching her own party, the Rashtriya Aam Party, before joining the Republican Party of India (A).
Throughout her career, Rakhi Sawant has remained a controversial yet popular figure, often making headlines for her unique fashion choices and statements.
Awards and Accolades
- Best Item Dancer in Bollywood at the Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foundation Awards
Interesting Facts
- Rakhi Sawant is one of the few celebrities who have openly admitted to undergoing plastic surgery.
- She launched her own political party, the Rashtriya Aam Party, to contest the 2014 Lok Sabha Elections but later joined the Republican Party of India (A).
Family
- Mother: Jaya Bheda
- Step-Father: Anand Sawant
- Brother: Rakesh Sawant
- Sister: Usha Sawant
Controversies
- Mika Singh forcibly kissing her at his birthday party in 2006
- Public breakup with Abhishek in 2011
- Ongoing feud with Sunny Leone
- Legal disputes with Sherlyn Chopra and Adil Khan Durrani
Current Projects or Recent Work
- Involved in legal battles, including a defamation case filed by Sherlyn Chopra
- Divorced to Adil Khan Durrani and related legal issues
- Soon to be married with Dodi Khan
Rakhi Sawant Third Marriage News
Rakhi Sawant, the controversial Bollywood personality, has recently confirmed her plans to marry Pakistani actor and police officer Dodi Khan. The 46-year-old actress shared this news in an interview with News18 Showsha, expressing that she and Dodi are deeply in love and intend to have a cross-border love marriage soon.
This will be Rakhi’s third marriage, following her tumultuous relationships with Adil Khan Durrani and Ritesh Raj Singh. Rakhi has outlined plans for an Islamic wedding ceremony in Pakistan, followed by a reception in India. The couple then plans to honeymoon in Switzerland or the Netherlands before settling in Dubai.
Rakhi has been vocal about her new relationship, stating, “He is my love. We love each other. He is from Pakistan, I am from India, so we will have a love marriage”4. She has also taken the opportunity to criticize her ex-husband Adil Khan Durrani, accusing him of spreading false information about her out of jealousy.
This news comes after Rakhi’s spiritual journey at the beginning of 2025, when she performed Umrah in Makkah and Madinah7. The actress seems to be embracing both spiritual growth and new love as she moves forward in 2025.
