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Then and Now: Rakhi Sawant changed look and name before entering film industry

Rakhi Sawant changed her name before entering the industry, she also served food at Tina Munim and Anil Ambani's wedding to the guests

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Author : Richa Barua
Published : Jan 06 2021, 05:06 PM IST
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Rakhi Sawant is making headlines in Bigg Boss 14 house, during the show she shared her struggling days stories to the housemates. All thanks to Rakhi, after entering the house entertainment quotient has gone a notch up, she left Bigg Boss audience laughing every night with the funny antics.

Rakhi Sawant is making headlines in Bigg Boss 14 house, during the show she shared her struggling days stories to the housemates. All thanks to Rakhi, after entering the house entertainment quotient has gone a notch up, she left Bigg Boss audience laughing every night with the funny antics.

Rakhi Sawant is making headlines in Bigg Boss 14 house, during the show she shared her struggling days stories to the housemates. All thanks to Rakhi, after entering the house entertainment quotient has gone a notch up, she left Bigg Boss audience laughing every night with the funny antics.

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It is reported that, at the age of ten, Rakhi served food at Tina Munim and Anil Ambani's wedding to the guests.

It is reported that, at the age of ten, Rakhi served food at Tina Munim and Anil Ambani's wedding to the guests.

It is reported that, at the age of ten, Rakhi served food at Tina Munim and Anil Ambani's wedding to the guests.

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Did you know, Rakhi's real name is Neeru Bheda, but she changed her name before entering the film industry. It was said that her family disapproved of her interest in the film industry and she used to get beaten regularly.

Did you know, Rakhi's real name is Neeru Bheda, but she changed her name before entering the film industry. It was said that her family disapproved of her interest in the film industry and she used to get beaten regularly.

Did you know, Rakhi's real name is Neeru Bheda, but she changed her name before entering the film industry. It was said that her family disapproved of her interest in the film industry and she used to get beaten regularly.

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It is also said that Rakhi's family members had even cut her hair short that she don't select for any role. However, Rakhi didn't give up and kept trying. 

It is also said that Rakhi's family members had even cut her hair short that she don't select for any role. However, Rakhi didn't give up and kept trying. 

It is also said that Rakhi's family members had even cut her hair short that she don't select for any role. However, Rakhi didn't give up and kept trying. 

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Now, Rakhi is a well-known celeb in the film industry, apart from featuring in big banner films, Rakhi has also run a successful TV show on her shoulders Bigg Boss 1, Rakhi Ka Swayamvar, etc.

Now, Rakhi is a well-known celeb in the film industry, apart from featuring in big banner films, Rakhi has also run a successful TV show on her shoulders Bigg Boss 1, Rakhi Ka Swayamvar, etc.

Now, Rakhi is a well-known celeb in the film industry, apart from featuring in big banner films, Rakhi has also run a successful TV show on her shoulders Bigg Boss 1, Rakhi Ka Swayamvar, etc.

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In 2014, she also announced her own party to contest 2014 Lok Sabha elections from Mumbai North-West as an Independent Candidate.

In 2014, she also announced her own party to contest 2014 Lok Sabha elections from Mumbai North-West as an Independent Candidate.

In 2014, she also announced her own party to contest 2014 Lok Sabha elections from Mumbai North-West as an Independent Candidate.

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Richa Barua
With over two decades of experience in top media outlets like Times of India, International Business Times, and India Today, Richa currently leads Newsable and MyNation (Entertainment and Lifestyle) non-news team at Asianet News Network. Her expertise includes celebrity interviews, audience growth, and content strategy, backed by an Executive Program in Digital Marketing from IIM Calcutta, along with a journalism degree from Delhi University, a master's in media studies and corporate communications.
 
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