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Rakhi Sawant’s heart bleeds for the under-privileged.
In a chat, Rakhi talks about her traumatic childhood,
her boyfriend and lots more.
How did you think of donating
computers?
I have earned some money in life. Now, I want to do
some charity. So, I gave away four computers to a
municipal school- Gyan Sagar Vidyamandir- which is
near to my house in Oshiwara. Also, I made sure that
they would be using it for the student fraternity
and not for their personal use. I took a letter from
the school declaring that. Only then, I called for
the computers and went with Lion Governor Raju Mavani
to the school to give them away.
Why computers per se? You
wanted to donate some computers in jails too but weren't
allowed...
Yeah. Today, I see the whole world working on computers.
Not that my job requires to work on computers, but
the tragic fact is that I don't know anything about
computers except that I can check my mail. Main nahin
chahti ki koi bhi bache ki mere jaise halat ho. I
see that the municipal schools are still devoid of
computers and I want to rectify the situation to whatever
extent I can. I want computers to reach all municipal
schools.
But how did your attention
focus on municipal schools?
I have studied in a municipal school and have seen
many hardships in life. My father could not support
us. I was often thrown out from those schools.
Why didn't your father support
you?
He was in police and not at a senior post then. Plus,
he shirked responsibility.
Why were you thrown out from
schools?
My mother used to cook up sad tales that I don't have
a father who can pay my fees, and get me admitted.
We used to stay in a chawl. Somehow, every time, the
schools used to learn the truth and sack me. I changed
many schools and somehow completed my tenth standard.
Today, your father is staying
with his first wife (Rakhi's mom is Mr Sawant's second
wife)?
I don't want to comment on that.
Go on...
I miss my father. When I am alone, I often cry. You
have not seen that side of Rakhi Sawant and neither
will you. I will bravely fight all the odds in my
life.
How are your relations with
your mother now?
Just because I want to stay separately, does not mean
that I don't care for my mother. Today, she is unwell.
She has been operated for stones in stomach. I am
paying the medical expenses which are billing to approximately
Rs 80,000.
Your mom doesn't like your
boyfriend Abhishek, but there’s a buzz that
you’ve tied the knot.
Are you crazy? Why should I marry now? It will affect
my position in the industry.
That’s probably why
you’re hiding it.
I swear on Ganpati baba. I swear on my career. I have
not married Abhishek yet. I would definitely like
to marry him, but after five years.
Why so long?
I want to go further in my career. Plus, I want Abhishek
to settle down in life. How long can I continue earning?
A girl has a limited span in this industry, so it’s
essential that my man becomes independent and successful.
A film glossy has claimed
the marriage happened on May 21?
That publication simply wants to create a sensation.
Sources say he is after your
money?
I don’t think so. We truly love each other.
However, if he does have bad intentions, God won’t
spare him.
What does he want to do in
life?
He wants to be an actor. To begin with, he will be
with me in a big dance show. I can’t spill the
details, but I can tell you it’s a very big
show. Abhishek and I will make an official announcement
in this regard in the next 30 days.
- Vickey Lalwani, TWF, Bollywood Trade News Network
