This actress ruled box office in 90s, did 8 films in 1 year, attempted suicide after breakup with..., chose motherhood before marriage, she is...
Raveena Tandon's journey in Bollywood is not just about glitz and glamour, it's a tale of grit, heartbreak, reinvention, and grace. Born into a film family, she didn't ride on the legacy; she carved her own. Was Rishi Kapoor her first crush?
In a surprising revelation at a Bombay Velvet event, Raveena confessed, 'Rishi Kapoor was my crush.' The irony is that years later, she worked with his son Ranbir Kapoor, and admitted that seeing Ranbir reminded her of his father. The throwback photo from Rishi and Neetu Singh's wedding, where little Raveena appears wide-eyed, only makes this more heartwarmingly full circle. Did love almost break her?
Raveena's off-screen life has often mirrored the drama of the movies she starred in. Her highly publicised romance and reported engagement with Akshay Kumar became gossip column fuel. But things fell apart just as suddenly. So much so, Raveena once attempted suicide, as per media reports, a dark chapter that she survived with quiet courage. When did she become a mother, before marriage?
Long before embracing motherhood biologically, Raveena adopted two young girls and raised them as a single mother, a bold, rare move in an era when single women in Bollywood were expected to hide their personal choices.
She later married film distributor Anil Thadani, and they have two children together. But her role as a mother began long before that wedding.
Through career highs and personal lows, flops and fame, heartbreaks and healing, Raveena stood tall.
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Time of India
12 hours ago
- Time of India
Raveena Tandon seeks divine blessings at Meenakshi Amman Temple, shares spiritual photos
Raveena Tandon visited the famed Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, seeking divine blessings. She shared photos on Instagram, including selfies with the temple and moments of serene reflection. Raveena Tandon frequently goes on spiritual journeys and shares moments from these trips on her social media. Recently, she took some time off to visit the famous Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu , seeking divine blessings. She posted several photos from this sacred visit on her Instagram account. Capturing Moments at the Temple The photo collection opens with Raveena smiling brightly in a selfie. In another frame, she snaps a selfie while admiring the majestic temple behind her. The series also includes a relaxed moment where she is sitting on a bench, smiling gently at the camera. Graceful Presence Amid Sacred Surroundings The actress was seen posing effortlessly at the site. From confidently standing before the temple's majestic facade to casually sitting by a nearby fountain, she appeared to fully immerse herself in the peaceful and picturesque environment. Elegant Attire Reflecting Tradition Raveena looked absolutely stunning in an elegant moss green ensemble. The highlight of her attire was the green dupatta, beautifully decorated with Pattachitra-style illustrations featuring mythological figures, likely representing Hindu gods such as Shiva and Parvati. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Health: the best shoes to walk and stand all day Ultra-Comfortable Shoes Undo She opted for minimal jewelry, wearing just a delicate necklace and subtle earrings, which allowed her outfit to take center stage. Her hair was neatly styled and adorned with a gajra, enhancing her overall regal and graceful look. For the background music in her pictures, Tandon chose the Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam and accompanied the post with the caption, 'Thank you for the blessings. Gratitude.' Fans Shower Praise Fans quickly flooded the comments section of the post to admire Raveena's glamorous look. One wrote, 'Hayeeee – bhakti appki- Jai shree mahakal. And those selfies and picssss." Another commented, 'So beautiful. Stay blessed always @officialraveenatandon." Others praised her as 'Spiritual and Divine Beauty' and said, 'Cutest Actress. Har Har Mahadev.' One fan added, 'You look adorably beautiful.' Upcoming Film Project On the work front, Raveena is prepared to feature in an upcoming action drama, currently known by a tentative title. The film, penned and directed by Venky Atluri , stars Suriya and Mamitha Baiju in the principal roles.
News18
13 hours ago
- News18
Photos: Raveena Tandon Seeks Blessings At Meenakshi Amman Temple In Tamil Nadu
Raveena Tandon was dressed in a moss green suit, with dupatta adorned with Pattachitra-style artwork. Raveena Tandon is often seen embarking on spiritual journeys, and her social media posts serve as a window into her spiritual visits. Now in her latest update, Raveena revealed she took a spiritual sabbatical at the revered Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, to seek blessings. Taking to Instagram, the Bollywood actress dropped a series of pictures from her spiritual trip. The carousel started with the selfie of Raveena, where she is seen exuding her billion-dollar smile. With the sacred temple behind her, Raveena is seen looking at it as she clicks another selfie. Next, we see the actress sitting on a bench and smiling warmly for the camera. At the same location, the Aranyak actress is seen striking some cool poses as she gets clicked. From posing confidently in front of the temple to sitting casually in front of a fountain, the actress is seen soaking in the atmosphere around her, making the most of the beautiful backdrop. Dressed gracefully in a moss green suit, the actress looked drop-dead gorgeous. The standout piece is the green dupatta adorned with Pattachitra-style artwork, showcasing mythological figures, likely Hindu deities such as Shiva and Parvati. The actress kept her jewellery minimal, wearing only a delicate necklace and subtle earrings, letting the outfit shine. Hair is neatly tied back with a gajra, emphasising the regal and graceful aesthetic. Adding the Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam as the background score for her pictures, the actress captioned, 'Thank you for the blessings. Gratitude." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Raveena Tandon (@officialraveenatandon) Also known as the Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, the Meenakshi Amman Temple is dedicated to the goddess Meenakshi (a form of Parvati), her consort Sundaresvarar (a form of Shiva), and her brother Aḻagar (a form of Vishnu). Constructed by the Pandayan emperor, the Meenakshi Amman Temple is a magnificent display of intricately designed Dravidian architecture. The holy place is theologically significant, as it represents a confluence of the Shaivism, Shaktism and Vaishnavism values of Hinduism. Social Media Reactions To Raveena Tandon's Post Social media users were quick to flock to the comments section of the post to praise Raveena Tandon's glamorous avatar. 'Hayeeee – bhakti appki- Jai shree mahakal. And those selfies and picssss," a fan wrote. Another added, 'So beautiful. Stay blessed always @officialraveenatandon." 'Spiritual and Divine Beauty," said another. An individual stated, 'Cutest Actress. Har Har Mahadev." 'You look adorably beautiful," read a comment. Raveena Tandon's Professional Front The actress made a comeback to the silver screens with the thriller Maatr. She later appeared in the web show Aranyak, where she played the role of Kasturi Dogra, an investigating officer from Himachal Pradesh. She also starred in K.G.F: Chapter 2 and the Sanjay Dutt starrer Ghudchadi. Most recently, she has been part of projects like Patna Shuklla, Karmma Calling and Inn Galiyon Mein. Looking ahead, Raveena is all set to star in Suriya's next tentative title, an action drama film. Written and directed by Venky Atluri, the film stars Suriya and Mamitha Baiju in lead roles. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
17 hours ago
- Time of India
Shoot at Site: Vijay Antony and Raveena Tandon breathe life into this emotional courtroom drama
The high-spirited team of Lawyer was shooting in a court set when we dropped by recently. The film's ensemble cast, comprising Vijay Antony , Raveena Tandon , VTV Ganesh , and Anumol, among others, was in action as we tiptoed our way around the shooting spot to catch up with filmmaker Joshua Sethuraman . When we caught up with him, the Gentlewoman director let us in on some details about the shoot. 'We are currently shooting the exterior portions of the district court in a nonchronological order. We've created a real-life court setup for the same,' he said. I GOT EMOTIONAL WHEN JOSHUA NARRATED THIS FILM'S SCRIPT: VIJAY ANTONY Vijy Antony tells us that he is playing a lawyer in the film for which he is donning many hats (he is also its producer and music composer). Sharing further details, he says, 'I had watched Joshua's debut film, Gentlewoman , and asked whether he had any films in hand for me. He came to meet me the very next day, and the project was 'on'. I got emotional when Joshua narrated the film's script (which is an emotional commercial story) to me. I also liked his thought process. When a script is narrated to me, I quickly make the decision on whether I should be producing it. We then started the film's shoot within two-and-a-half months.' MY ROLE IN LAWYER IS POWERFUL, MANIPULATIVE AND CONNIVING: RAVEENA TANDON Raveena Tandon, who returns to Tamil cinema after 24 years with the film, tells us she's all excited for the 'well-written film' as well as her role in it. 'Although I have played a lawyer in Patna Shukla (2024), my character in Lawyer will be completely different. She is powerful, manipulative, and conniving. She knows what she is doing. For her, it's not about being righteous but about victory. She will take any step to win. When I heard the film's plot from director Joshua (Sethuraman), I completely loved it. This film will be about the fight for justice and humanitarian rights. I truly believe that justice needs to be served,' she says. WORKING WITH RAVEENA TANDON AND VIJAY ANTONY IS LIKE WORKING WITH NEW ACTORS: JOSHUA During the shoot break, Joshua tells us, ' Lawyer 's scale is huge. Working with Raveena Tandon and Vijay Antony is like working with new actors who've put their trust entirely in me. They don't even look at the monitor. Raveena ma'am tries to get the scene paper in advance to be able to memorise the dialogues and concentrate on her lip sync.'
