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Sawant
Sawant is a surname of Maratha Caste Notable people People with this surname include: *Abhijeet Sawant, singer * Arvind Sawant, Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises *Ashlesha Sawant (born 24 September 1972), Indian television actress * Deepak Sawant, politician * Govind Sawant, field hockey player * Kamlesh Sawant, actor * Kshama Sawant, U.S. economics professor and politician * Kunal Sawant, football goalkeeper *Nirmiti Sawant, actress * P. B. Sawant, Indian Supreme Court judge * Pandharinath Sawant, journalist *Pooja Sawant, actress *Prajakta Sawant, badminton player *Pramod Sawant, Chief Minister of Goa *Rakhi Sawant, Indian film actress, talk show host *Shivaji Sawant, writer * Sudhir Sawant, politician, lawyer and brigadier in Indian Army * Tejaswini Sawant, shooter * Trupti Sawant, politician *Vishram Sawant, author See also * Maratha * Maratha Empire * Maratha clan system * Bhonsle * List of Maratha dynasties and states * Sawantwadi Sawantwadi an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kshama Sawant
Kshama Sawant (; born October 17, 1973) is an Indian-American politician and economist who has served on the Seattle City Council since 2014. She is a member of Socialist Alternative (United States), Socialist Alternative, the first and only member of the party to date to be elected to public office. A former software engineer, Sawant became an economics instructor in Seattle after immigrating to the United States from her native India. She ran unsuccessfully for the Washington House of Representatives in 2012 before winning her seat on the Seattle City Council in 2013. She was the first socialist to win a citywide election in Seattle since Anna Louise Strong was elected to the school board in 1916.Seattle elects first socialist City Council member . KING-TV, KING 5. Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sawantwadi
Sawantwadi an aesthetic land of artists, is an integral part of the Konkan region which is in the mid-western coast of India. The western coast of India since 1510 A.D. has assumed great importance in Indian history and history of international relations, Sawantwadi has right from the beginning played a significant role. The coast line of Sawantwadi was strategically important especially for the Europeans. The political boundaries of Sawantwadi fluctuated between the northern latitudes of 17 degree (north) and 15 degree (south) and between 73 degree and the sea-coast from Masure till the mouth of the river Kolwal. The northern boundary of Sawantwadi is formed by the river Gadnadi which rises near the Ghotge ghat and meets the sea near Sarjekot. The Princely State of Sawantwadi was ruled by the Royal Family of Sawant Bhonsles’. The Palace of Sawantwadi built by Khem Sawant III during his reign from 1755 – 1803 stands as a pride of the city. The Palace has witnessed the ordin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rakhi Sawant
Rakhi Sawant (born Neeru Bheda; 25 November 1978) is an Indian dancer, model, actress and television talk show host, who has appeared in many Hindi and a few Kannada, Marathi, Odia, Telugu and Tamil films and was a contestant on the first season of the Indian reality television series '' Bigg Boss 1'' (2006) and as a challenger and finalist in '' Bigg Boss 14'' (2020). Sawant has established herself as a sex symbol in Bollywood. Sawant launched her own political party, headed by Jai Shah, called the Rashtriya Aam Party, to contest the 2014 Lok Sabha Elections. However, after the election, she joined Republican Party of India (A). Early life Rakhi was born as Neeru Bheda to Maya Bheda. Maya married Anand Sawant, a police constable at Worli Police Station, and gave the children surname of their step father. Career Career beginnings (1997–2005) She made her film debut in the 1997 film '' Agnichakra'' under the name Ruhi Sawant. She went on to other small roles and dance ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abhijeet Sawant
Abhijeet Sawant is an Indian singer, television actor, anchor and the winner of first season of ''Indian Idol''. He was the first runner up of '' Jo Jeeta Wohi Super Star'' and finished third in ''Asian Idol''. Early life Sawant was born on 7 October 1981. He grew up in the Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra and developed an interest in music. After graduating from Chetana College of Commerce & Economics, Sawant became keen on joining and working in the music industry. Career Singing Abhijeet Sawant won the first season of ''Indian Idol'', an adaptation of the Pop Idol format, in 2004. His first solo album, ''Aapka Abhijeet Sawant'', was released on 7 April 2005. That year he also did playback singing in the movie ''Aashiq Banaya Aapne'', performing the song ''Mar Jaawan Mit Jaawan''. His second album, ''Junoon'', was released on 10 July 2007. The title track charted in India. Abhijeet Sawant was a finalist of '' Clinic All Clear Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar'' on Star Plus in 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arvind Sawant
Arvind Ganpat Sawant (born 31 December 1951) is an Indian politician from the Shiv Sena party. He had been the Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises since 2019 and a Member of Lok Sabha since 2014. On 11 November 2019, Sawant quit as union minister in Modi government due to ongoing power tussle between Bharatiya Janata Party and Shiv Sena in follow up to 2019 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly election. Early life Sawant was born on 31 December 1951 to Ganpat Pandurag and Aashalata Ganpat Sawant. He has received a B. Sc. degree from Bhavan's College of Mumbai. His family are middle-class. Prior to joining politics, he worked as an engineer with the state-owned Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited, the largest landline provider in Mumbai and Delhi. Political career Early politics In 1968, Sawant started his political career with Shiv Sena as a 'gat pramukh', the lowest rank of the party hierarchy. During this time, he worked as a polling agent and also participated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pramod Sawant
Pramod Sawant (born 24 April 1973) is an Indian politician and the 11th and current Chief Minister of Goa. Sawant represents the Sanquelim (Goa Assembly constituency), Sanquelim constituency in the Goa Legislative Assembly and is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. He is an ayurveda medical practitioner by profession. He was serving as the speaker of the Goa assembly before being sworn in as Chief Minister, after the death of the sitting chief minister Manohar Parrikar. Early life and education Sawant was born on 24 April 1973 to Pandurang and Padmini Sawant. He obtained a Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surgery degree from the Ganga Education Society's Ayurvedic Medical College in Kolhapur and a postgraduate education, postgraduate degree of Master of Social Work from the Tilak Maharashtra University at Pune. Political career Sawant started his electoral career when he contested the 2008 Pale, Goa, Pale Constituency by-election on Bharatiya Janta Party ticket and lost ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kunal Sawant
Kunal Sawant (born 23 August 1986) is an Indian football goalkeeper playing in the I-League for Kenkre FC. Early life Kunal Sawant was born in Mumbai and completed his schooling at Don Bosco High School, Borivali. He was well-known for his love of sports. Ever since his school days, Sawant was popular for maverick traits in the field of sports; he was a keeper (goalkeeper / wicketkeeper) for the school's cricket, football, and hockey teams. Amateur league Soon after schooling, Sawant was selected for Goans Sports Club (a local club in Mumbai, playing in the First Division) and played with them from 2002 until 2003. He was later selected to play with Mahindra United U-19 team and had a brief stint of exposure to play at the Indian National Football League. From 2004 until 2009, Sawant played for New India Assurance (Super division), Dena Bank (Super division), Union Bank of India (Elite division) and Central Railway (Elite Division). Professional league In 2009, Bimal Gh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pooja Sawant
Pooja Sawant (born 25 January 1990) is an Indian dancer, performer, film actress. She works in Marathi and Hindi movies. She is best known for her role in the 2015 blockbuster hit '' Dagadi Chawl''. Career Before starting her career in films, Pooja won a beauty pageant ''"Maharashtra Times Sharavan Queen"'' in 2008. She started her career in Marathi Industry with the multistarrer film ''Kshanbhar Vishranti'', which acquired cult status among movie lovers. In 2011, she appeared in ''Zhakaas'' opposite Ankush Choudhary, the movie was a blockbuster. Pooja again appeared in another multistarrer movie, ''Satrangi Re''. In 2014, she appeared in the satire blockbuster movie ''Poshter Boyz'', opposite Aniket Vishwasrao. As of March 2020, she is appearing in ''Bali Bali () is a province of Indonesia and the westernmost of the Lesser Sunda Islands. East of Java and west of Lombok, the province includes the island of Bali and a few smaller neighbouring islands, notably Nusa Pe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tejaswini Sawant
Tejaswini Sawant (born 12 September 1980) is an Indian shooter from the Maharashtrian city of Kolhapur. Her father Ravindra Sawant was an officer in the Indian Navy. Biography Tejaswini born to father Ravindra and mother Sunita in Kolhapur. She has two younger sisters Anuradha Pitre and Vijaymala Gavali. Her father died in February 2010. She started her practice under the coaching of Jaisingh Kusale in Kolhapur. She is training under her personal coach Kuheli Gangulee. Tejaswini was also appointed as officer on special duty (OSD) in the sports department. Tejaswini received the Arjuna award on 29 August 2011. Tejasvini Savant got married on 11 Feb 2016 with Well known Social Figure and Builder by profession Sameer Darekar of Pune. Career She earned her Tokyo berth after finishing fifth in the qualifications with a score of 1171 in the final of Asian Championship. In 2010 in Munich, Sawant became the world champion in the 50m rifle prone event. Sawant represented India at the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sudhir Sawant
Sudhir Sawant is an Indian politician. He is Honorary Brigadier (Retd.) from Territorial Army. He was actively involved in Party Politics till Late 2019, currently heading Sainik Federation and actively involved with grassroot level social activities for promotion of natural farming & implementation of concept of Abudant Village for overall growth in rural Maharashtra. Early life Sudhir Sawant is the son of CS Sawant who was a three term MLA in Maharashtra Legislative Assembly as a Member of Peasants and Workers Party. Graduate from Defence Services Staff College, he served in the Indian army as Commando Instructor, 1982 to 84, served in J&K & Siachen & then Military Intelligence, 1988 to 91. He participated in Kargil War (Operation Parakram) Political career Former Indian prime minister Rajiv Gandhi brought Sawant into electoral politics and gave him Loksabha ticket for Indian National Congress from the Rajapur Loksabha Constituency from the Konkan region of Maharashtra for th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nirmiti Sawant
Nirmiti Sawant is a Marathi actress, who mainly acts in Marathi films, television and dramas. She became popular after her performance in daily TV soap ''Kumari Gangubai Non-Matric'' along with Pandharinath Kamble. This was followed by a series of films and theatre performances, which added to her repertoire and have increased her popularity in the Marathi film and theatre industry. She is also known for her comedy play ''Jau Bai Jorat''. She was one of the judges for the comedy reality show '' Fu Bai Fu'' on Zee Marathi TV channel. She was previously working on ''1760 Sasubai'' for ETV Marathi TV channel. She was last seen on ''Jadubai Jorat'' which aired on Zee Marathi. Filmography TV serials * ''Kumari Gangubai Non Matric'' * ''Constable Kamana Kamtekar'' * ''Hapta Band'' as Host * ''Kitchen Kallakar'' as Judge * ''Jadubai Jorat'' * ''1760 Sasubai'' * ''Tu Tu Main Main'' * '' Fu Bai Fu'' as Judge * '' Bigg Boss Marathi 3'' as guest * ''Bus Bai Bas Ladies Special '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashlesha Sawant
Ashlesha Sawant (born 24 September 1984) is an Indian television actress. She played Meera in ''Kumkum Bhagya'', Preeti Sameer Deshpande in Star Plus's soap opera ''Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara'', Tara in '' Saat Phere: Saloni Ka Safar'' and Barkha Kapadia in Anupamaa. Early life Sawant was born on 24 September 1984 in Pune; she completed her T.Y.B.Com in 2003. Her father is in the Air Force. Personal life Sawant is in relationship with actor Sandeep Baswana since 2004. Career After Standard XII, she got into local modelling for about a year. Then she started training for the Gladrags contest. During that time, Balaji's auditions were taking place in Pune. Sawant went to the auditions for a lark. They shortlisted her for ''Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat'', and she had to move to Mumbai. The KHKH shoot did not happen, and she played a small role in '' Kasautii Zindagii Kay'' as Rishab Bajaj's associate. Ekta Kapoor informed Sawant that she was keen to cast her in '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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