21st August 2023. Mumbai: Rakhi Sawant is no stranger to the limelight, primarily due to her personal and professional engagements and her flair for making controversial remarks. Earlier this year, she surprised many with the announcement of her marriage to Mysore-based businessman, Adil Khan Durrani. However, bliss was short-lived as the couple split in February 2023. Matters got even murkier post their separation with Rakhi’s mother’s passing after a cancer battle. During media conversations, Rakhi openly blamed Adil for neglect and financial exploitation.
Adil’s Affectionate Relationship with Rakhi’s Mother Jaya Bheda
As Rakhi’s claims gathered momentum, Adil felt the need to shed light on his relationship with Rakhi’s mother, Jaya Bheda. In an exclusive chat with Bollywood Bubble, he recounted, “I celebrated Christmas with her mother when Rakhi was in the Bigg Boss house. I adored her, and she viewed me as her favorite. She often told me about Rakhi’s wayward ways and asked me to help guide her. I even provided Jaya a monthly allowance. However, to Rakhi, her mother seemed to be a mere financial asset.”
Exploitation under the Pretext of Treatment
Adil further delved into Rakhi’s controversial fundraising methods for her mother’s treatment. He alleged, “Rakhi consistently extorted money, claiming it was for her mother’s cancer treatment. However, she never redirected any of the collected funds for the intended purpose. Many, including the trusts of Priya Dutt, Salman Khan, and Ambani, were taking care of the treatment expenses.”
Rakhi’s Disheartening Reaction to her Mother’s Demise
The revelations didn’t end there. Adil also detailed a rather disturbing picture of Rakhi’s response on the day her mother passed away. “On the fateful day, I was amongst the first to reach the hospital. Rakhi, on the other hand, seemed more interested in media attention than grieving her mother. Media’s attention was diverted towards the Pathaan movie reviews that day. Rakhi refrained from visiting the hospital till the media arrived. Later, she put on a dramatic display of grief, which, to me, seemed nothing short of a performance. The real shock came when I found her relishing biryani in the middle of the night, as if unfazed by her mother’s demise,” Adil narrated, his voice echoing disappointment.
The underbelly of glamour often comes with its share of controversies. While it’s challenging to ascertain the absolute truth in he-said-she-said narratives, the allegations levied by Adil against Rakhi certainly paint a complex picture of their relationship and the dynamics surrounding Rakhi’s mother’s illness and demise.