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Meet the men who want to marry Rakhi Sawant

June 25, 2009 13:48 IST
Rakhi Sawant and Elesh Parujanwala

Rakhi Sawant has men pouring in from all over India, wanting to marry her live on television, in her upcoming show, Rakhi Ka Swayamvara.

And Rakhi has quite a varied choice -- from a policeman in Jammu and Kashmir to a theatre actor in Rishikesh.

The beautiful desert city of Udaipur in Rajasthan will host Rakhi's Swayamvara. Besides hosting the show, Ram Kapoor will multi-task as Rakhi's friend, philosopher and guide. Her celebrity friends will also come on the show and help her make decisions.

The excitement starts June 29, and you can watch Rakhi Ka Swayamvara from Monday to Friday at 9pm on NDTV Imagine.

We take a look at the 16 men vying for Rakhi's love:

Elesh Parujanwala
Age:
30
Profession: NRI businessman from Toronto, Canada. Now based in Mumbai.
Hails from: Navsari, Gujarat.

Why he wants to marry Rakhi Sawant: I appreciate Rakhi's honesty and her communication skills. I admire her work and love the way she dances. I think Rakhi cannot find a better groom than me.

Meet the men who want to marry Rakhi Sawant

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Kripal Singh
Kripal Singh
Age
: 27
Profession: Stuntman
Hails from: Mumbai

Why he wants to marry Rakhi Sawant: I have been recommended by Rakhi herself. To the world, Rakhi seems to very bold and strong, but no one understands the child-like innocence within her like I do.
 

Meet the men who want to marry Rakhi Sawant

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Deepak Raghav

Deepak Raghav
Age
: 25
Profession: Fitness trainer
Hails from: Raipur

Why he wants to marry Rakhi Sawant: I come from a very simple family.

I go to the gym to work-out and then train my gym members. I like to stay fit and maintain my body. Body-building is a passion for me and music is my life. I will promise to keep my bride in good shape.
 

 

Meet the men who want to marry Rakhi Sawant

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Atirek Sharma
Atirek Sharma
Age
: 24
Profession: Struggling actor
Hails from: Kanpur, now based in Mumbai

Why he wants to marry Rakhi Sawant: I know Rakhi's old flame Abhishek Awasthi since the last 15 years. But I am not in talking terms with him because of his attitude problem. I have not come to seek Rakhi's hand in revenge but with sole reason of looking for a life partner. I want to be more than a husband to Rakhi -- a true friend and confidante. The word 'no' does not exist in my dictionary and I give my best shot at everything I do.

Meet the men who want to marry Rakhi Sawant

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Manmohan Tiwari
Manmohan Tiwari
Age:
25
Profession: Studied Law and a theatre actor
Hails from: Rishikesh

Why he wants to marry Rakhi Sawant: I like Rakhi because she is clear in her communication, is talented and very expressive. Marriage is a blessing from God and I am looking forward to getting married to her.

Meet the men who want to marry Rakhi Sawant

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Rishi Dwivedi
Rishi Dwivedi
Age
: 22
Profession: Trained dancer with Shiamak Davar and Bhartendu Natya Academy
Hails from: Kanpur

Why he wants to marry Rakhi Sawant: I have been in love with Rakhi ever since I saw her in the song Mohabbat Hai Mirchi. I love Rakhi's nature and the way she fights for truth and admire her courage and determination. I understand Rakhi completely.

Meet the men who want to marry Rakhi Sawant

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Ather Parwez

Ather Parwez 
Age: 33
Profession: Works in Jammu and Kashmir police crime branch.
Hails from: Srinagar

Why he wants to marry Rakhi Sawant: I fell in love with Rakhi when I saw her in the movie Krazzy 4. Rakhi is a woman, who has a clean heart and is a very good dancer. For me, distance between the couple does not matter. Rakhi is one of the most genuine persons and that's what attracts me to her. I do not care about her name or fame.
 

Meet the men who want to marry Rakhi Sawant

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Chitiz Jain
Chitiz Jain
Age
: 26
Profession: Garment Business
Hails from: Delhi

Why he wants to marry Rakhi Sawant: Marriage to me is a big decision. Communication and honesty play a very important role. I love Rakhi's blunt and straightforward nature and would like her to move with me to Delhi if things work out between us.
 

Meet the men who want to marry Rakhi Sawant

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Ali Bana
Ali Bana
Age
: 30 years
Profession: Choreographer, who has assisted and worked with Bollywood choreographers Remo, Ahmed Khan, Farah Khan, and Ganesh Hegde.
Hails from: Mumbai

Why does he want to marry Rakhi Sawant: I am committed and aggressive by nature. I will keep Rakhi entertained 24x7 because of my sense of humour. 

Meet the men who want to marry Rakhi Sawant

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Pranav Damle
Pranav Damle
Age
: 26
Profession: Mechanical engineer
Hails from: Mumbai

Why he wants to marry Rakhi Sawant: I am extremely emotional as Rakhi. I fell in love with her ever since I saw her in the Pardesiya music video. I salute Rakhi's go-getter attitude, talent and hard working spirit.

Meet the men who want to marry Rakhi Sawant

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Aman Talwar
Aman Talwar
Age
: 21
Profession: A student pursuing a B A degree. He also assists his father in his poultry business.
Hails from: Haryana

Why he wants to marry Rakhi Sawant: Rakhi is sweet, innocent and someone who trusts people very easily. When I first got to know about Rakhi's Swayamvara, I went bonkers and immediately requested and persuaded my mother to register on my behalf. My nature is just like Rakhi Sawant's. I say things on people's face and do not keep anything in my heart.

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Kapil Mathur

Kapil Mathur
Age
: 28
Profession: Retail Manager
Hails from: Jaipur

Why he wants to marry Rakhi Sawant: Rakhi is honest, frank and clean-hearted. I love her honest and bindass attitude. I think there is nothing wrong in doing item numbers. One definitely needs the grace, the poise and the body to do an item song. Post marriage, I would love Rakhi to wear traditional outfits, at least in front of my parents.

Meet the men who want to marry Rakhi Sawant

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Raman Handa
Raman Handa
Age
: 26
Profession: Astrologer and Vastu consultant
Hails from: Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh

Why he wants to marry Rakhi Sawant: I am confident that I can provide Rakhi with financial and emotional security. I admire Rakhi's courage and confidence and believe that she is the only one who can bring a revolution in this world. Rakhi is smart, intelligent and beautiful.

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Luv Khanna
Luv Khanna
Age
: 26 years
Profession: Model
Hails from: Delhi

Why he wants to marry Rakhi Sawant: Marriage to me is a commitment for life. For me, a woman unites and looks after her family and nurtures it.
 

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Manas Katyal
Manas Katyal
Age
: 22
Profession: Media Professional
Hails from: Delhi

Why he wants to marry Rakhi Sawant: I like Rakhi because she is god-fearing, independent and speaks her mind. I consider marriage as an institute, where two families unite and celebrate each and every moment of life.

Meet the men who want to marry Rakhi Sawant

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Ashwin Chaudhuri
Ashwin Chaudhuri
Age
: 28
Profession: Marriage Bureau owner
Place: Nagpur

Why he wants to marry Rakhi Sawant: I like a girl who is independent, carefree and frank. Though my mother does not like the way Rakhi dances and dresses, I still want to get married to her, as I respect her for the person she is. I wouldn't allow Rakhi to do item numbers in future, as this would affect the reputation of my family. But I promise that I would keep Rakhi happy always.