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    Rakhi Sawant’s cancer diagnosis a sham? Ex-husband Adil Durrani says this was a ploy to escape jail time

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    As netizens inundated her Instagram and Twitter comment sections with well-wishes for her recovery, former boyfriend Adil Durrani remained skeptical. Speaking to News18 Showsha in an interview, Durrani claimed that the 'Pardesiya' dancer orchestrated an elaborate scheme to evade imprisonment! For the uninformed, Sawant is facing charges under Sections 500, 504, and 34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

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    In an interview with News18 Showsha, Durrani claimed that the 'Pardesiya' dancer orchestrated an intricate maneuver to avoid going to jail!
    Photos of actress-dancer Rakhi Sawant lying in a hospital bed went viral on social media on Wednesday, leaving the Internet shell-shocked. The ‘Main Hoon Na’ actress, who is often known for her controversial statements and over-the-top antics, was revealed to have been battling a devastating cancer diagnosis. Her ex-husband, Ritesh Singh told News 18, that tumours were found in her uterus.

    While netizens flooded her Instagram and Twitter comment section with prayers for her recovery, ex-boyfriend Adil Durrani is having none of it. In an interview with News18 Showsha, Durrani alleged that the ‘Pardesiya’ dancer has pulled an elaborate stunt to escape jail time!

    “There are no medical reports. Doctors haven’t said anything. We don’t know which hospital she is in. If it is a heart attack, I think patients generally need oxygen masks but she (Rakhi Sawant) does not have that too. She is doing this only because she has to surrender to cops soon. This is only a drama to escape going to jail,” he told the publication.

    For the uninformed, Sawant is facing charges under Sections 500, 504, and 34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for defamation and complicity in criminal intent, as well as Section 67(A) of the Information Technology Act (IT Act) for electronically sharing sexually explicit videos involving Durrani.

    Earlier, Singh told the media that the actress was admitted to the hospital after she complained of excruciating stomach and chest pains.

    Singh implored fans not to doubt her health crisis. He admitted that although his ex-wife has a penchant for some pretty outrageous antics, her battle with cancer was not a matter of joke or a bid for publicity. “This is not a matter of joke. Rakhi has created an image for herself where people think it’s all drama. If Rakhi is critical, then she is critical. The story of The Boy Who Cried Wolf is often repeated with her. The same scene has happened here. Now, when she is actually critical, a section of people thinks she is creating controversy, while others think she is pretending. Those who truly know her, please wish her well, pray for her. She will recover soon,” he told News 18.

    Lately, Sawant was seen in Mumbai with Singh, triggering speculation among online users about a possible reconciliation, as the actress had been engaged in a legal battle with Durrani. Back in October 2021, Sawant astonished everyone by introducing Singh as her husband on ‘Bigg Boss 15’. Nonetheless, their marriage hit a rough patch in February 2022, leading to their separation. Subsequently, Sawant tied the knot with Durrani, but their union dissolved in 2023 amid her accusations of infidelity.


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