'I Lost Everything': Rashami Desai On Divorce And Struggles That Followed

Rashami Desai, born Shivani Desai, is a well-known actress who gained fame for her role in the TV series Uttaran. She began her career in Assamese cinema before moving to Bhojpuri films and eventually becoming a prominent Hindi TV actress. Over her two-decade-long career, Rashami has achieved significant success in the entertainment industry and garnered further attention through her participation in Bigg Boss 13.

Despite her professional achievements, Rashami’s personal life has been marked by challenges and hardships. In an interview with ETimes, she opened up about her turbulent relationships, including her marriage to Uttaran co-star Nandish Sandhu. Rashami revealed that her first marriage left her deeply shaken, as she quickly realized that it was a mistake. She chose to leave the marriage respectfully, prioritizing her well-being.

Following her divorce, Rashami faced financial difficulties, including a debt of Rs 3.25 crores. She had taken out a loan of Rs 2.5 crores to buy a house but ended up losing everything. During this challenging period, she was left with no place to stay and resorted to living in her car. The stress of the situation led to depression, further complicating her struggles.

Rashami also spoke about her relationship with her ex-boyfriend Arhaan Khan, who proposed to her during Bigg Boss 13. Reflecting on that time, she expressed gratitude that the truth about their relationship came to light in the public eye. Although it was a tough period for her, Rashami felt relieved that everything was revealed and she could move forward. She acknowledged the support she received from Salman Khan and the new friends she made on the show, which helped her through this difficult phase. Rashami also noted that while some people may have judged her, she has no complaints about it.

In 2013, 2014, and 2018, Rashami Desai was among India’s highest-paid TV actresses. She was also the highest-paid contestant on Bigg Boss 13 and Bigg Boss 15. In 2020, she became the first Indian TV actor to collaborate with Google for cameos and ranked 22nd on BizAsia’s top 30 TV Personalities list.