Rakhi Sawant attempts image makeover

Mumbai, July 4 (IANS) Rakhi Sawant seems to have opted for an image change. In Rahul Rawail's ensemble comedy 'Buddha Mar Gaya', she has been cast in a role that requires no oomph, only chutzpah.

I was hunting for a girl to play this zany, liberated, frank and fearless girl called Kim in my comedy. No one seemed to fit the bill… until I saw Rakhi on reality show Bigg Boss . I loved her spirit and honesty in the show. I immediately decided to cast her,” Rawail said.

Rakhi, who will join the ensemble cast comprising Om Puri, Paresh Rawal, Anupam Kher (who plays a corpse) and Mobhano Modi-Kotwal, had no inhibitions about doing the film.
Rakhi has no item songs and no striptease element in Buddha Mar Gaya . I’m glad I found her to play the role. I can’t think of anyone better,” said Rawail.

Rakhi Sawant walks ramp for the first time

A night of glitz and glamour. The success party of 'House of Horrors' hosted by Satish Reddy and Dr. Tanaaz Irani as the 'Horror Fashion Walk' was a party worth attending. It witnessed a host of high profile people like the US Consulate General Micheal Owen being the chief guest along with Sharon Prabhakar, Siddharth Kannan, Viren Shah, Brinda Parekh, Aamir Ali and many more. Rakhi Sawant, however was the highlight of the party dressed in an evil witch ensemble she exuded tremendous confidence for her first ever ramp walk.


It was some gala affair, complete with a 'Horror Fashion show' where designer and choreographer Rohit Verma showcased his Graveyard Collection and models Jesse Randhwa, Mridula, Heena, Shita Verma, Gladrags model Rupa, Miss Mumbai Malti, Channel V Get Gorgeous winner Priyanka Shah, Priyanka Tanwar sizzled the ramp. Actress Preeti Bhutani was also a surprise element in the fashion show.


Funny man Naveen Prabhakar set the crowd rolling into laughter, which was a welcome contrast to the scary ambience of the venue which was followed with cocktails and dinner with all in high 'spirits'... may we say?!