Bollywood actress and former Bigg Boss contestant Rakhi Sawant became a household name following her appearance on the 14th season of the TV reality show. In one of her recent interviews, Rakhi opened up about some of the hardest phases of her career.

Recalling how people used to bodyshame her and make fun of her English, Rakhi informed TOI, "People would make fun of me, they would pass comments on me, body shame, face shame me. They would make fun of my English and that I can't speak English. Nobody knows how I've survived the difficult times. I was called ugly looking, fat, motormouth, gutter mouth. I have taken everything with a pinch of salt and forgiven everyone. In between when things were not working in my favour, nobody would follow me or click my pictures when I would step out of my gym. They would not take my video, or click my pictures but now wherever I go, photographers click my pictures."

Rakhi, however, added that things have changed in her life now, following her Bigg Boss stint. "I have realised that now I have to handle myself carefully and speak thoughtfully because people love me, follow me. I am getting good work thanks to Bigg Boss 14 and Salman Khan sir. Recently, I was in the lift and a 5-year-old girl recognised me and got excited to see me. My fans are sending me gifts, clothes and I am just loving this phase of life."