Bollywood "Item girl" Rakhi Sawant, who was recently in news for alleged obscenity during her stage show at Kolhapur in western Maharashtra, has accused Mika, brother of pop singer Daler Mehendi, of molesting her at a private function here early today, police said.

In a police complaint, Rakhi said her friend was also assaulted by Mika's bodyguard.

Oshiwara police said a case has been registered against Mika under sections 323 (assault) and 354 (molestation) of IPC.

Rakhi was not available for comment but her secretary Abhishkek Awasthi told PTI that the incident took place at around 2 am today at `Someplace Else', a restaurant in suburban Andheri.

The occasion was Mika's birthday party, he said. "Mika and Rakhi have known each other for the last few years. She went to the party after being requested by Mika", he added.

At the party, instead of the `customary form of greeting like hug or a peck, Mika kissed her forcibly", Awasthi charged.

Mika's bodyguards also roughed up a friend of Rakhi, he said adding "Mika immediately left for Delhi".

Police told PTI that a search was on for Mika.