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India.com
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This actress ruled box office in 90s, did 8 films in 1 year, attempted suicide after breakup with..., chose motherhood before marriage, she is...
Not every heroine's story begins with lights and camera; some start with heartbreak, detours, and a kind of quiet bravery no script can capture. Before Raveena Tandon dazzled on screen, she was a little girl with a famous crush, a string of emotional scars, and an unshakeable will to rise. Meet the girl who survived the industry before she ruled it 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.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
South films are deeply rooted in their culture and traditions: Raveena Tandon
The actress reveals that she has always loved filming in the South and adds, 'I was wondering why I get less work in the South. Whether it's Tamil, Telugu or Kannada cinema, just being down south is an enjoyable treat. I love the kind of work done here, and I want to work here more often." Raveena Tandon is making a return to Tamil cinema after 24 years (her last Kollywood outing was Kamal Haasan's Aalavandhan in 2001) with Lawyer, starring Vijay Antony. In a chat with us, the actress shares that she is excited to work in Tamil again after all these years and delving into how she picks her films, says, 'Obviously, the role should be good. And you have to have faith in your director. So, it's a combination of everything.' Excerpts: 'I was wondering why I get less work in the South' The actress reveals that she has always loved filming in the South and adds, 'I was wondering why I get less work in the South. Whether it's Tamil, Telugu or Kannada cinema, just being down south is an enjoyable treat. I love the kind of work done here, and I want to work here more often. I'm also a fan of South Indian food. Even in the '90s, I used to go back to Mumbai after filming here and tell people that it's so refreshing in the South because everyone's so focused. The films made here are deeply rooted in the culture, traditions, and rituals of the place they are set in. Therefore, people can identify with films on a mass level.' 'I'm refreshing and polishing my Tamil again' Now that she is back on a Tamil film set, Raveena informs us that she is 'refreshing and polishing my Tamil again'. She elaborates, 'Once I go back to Mumbai, I forget the language because no one talks in Tamil there. So now, I'm catching up with Tamil words again. Everyone here gets surprised when I speak the language and ask me, 'Oh, you remember Tamil?' I say, 'Yeah, it's all coming back to me.' Tamil is a beautiful language. The actual ethos of India comes from all our indigenous languages.' 'It's great to work with young blood because they've got innovative ideas' Raveena tells us that she currently doesn't have any aspirations and is rather going with the flow. 'It's great to work with young blood because they've got fresh and innovative ideas. Working with them keeps you updated, and you also get to enjoy different working styles. I keep hearing of such superb new directors, music composers, and talent coming up from the South, and that is always very tempting. I want to work with many directors from the South. I also want to do a film with my Hyderabad gang again,' states the actress. 'It's our perception that makes us think who's a grey character and who's not' Raveena has a rather interesting take on essaying grey characters. 'I enjoy playing grey characters. You might watch a character and think that they are grey, but in their mind, they are only doing what they think is right for them. For example, in KGF: Chapter 2 (2022), my character (Ramika Sen) was not grey. She was doing what was right for her country. It's our perception that makes us think who's a grey character and who's not,' she shares. 'I'm thoroughly enjoying the pace at which our film is being shot' Elaborating on her experience working on Lawyer, Raveena reveals, 'Although I have played a lawyer in Patna Shukla (2024), my character in Lawyer will be completely different. When I heard the film's plot from director Joshua (Sethuraman), I loved it. We are now shooting at such a pace that I feel two films can be made here in the time they shoot one in Mumbai or anywhere else in the world. And I'm thoroughly enjoying it because I hate wasting time. Wastage of time is wastage of the producer's money. I like it when the whole team is out there and working hard with josh.' 'I'm keeping my fingers crossed for KGF 3' Quiz her about KGF: Chapter 3 — the third film in the action franchise,starring Yash — and she says, 'I think the makers wanted to give the franchise a break because they didn't want the third film to come out very soon. They wanted to give it a little time so that people's curiosity would increase. I'm keeping my fingers crossed and hoping that a third film happens.'
Time of India
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Raveena Tandon shares unseen family PICS and pens heartfelt note on son Ranbir Thadani's 18th birthday: 'Welcome to adulthood'
Bollywood actress Raveena Tandon took to Instagram on 12 July 2025 to celebrate her son Ranbir Thadani's 18th birthday with a heartfelt post, showing her deep love and pride. She shared a lovely series of rare and unseen pictures, capturing precious moments from his childhood to now. The photos showed Ranbir as a little boy pulling funny faces, enjoying family holidays, and posing with his mother and sister Rasha. "Welcome to Adulthood my son" In the caption, Raveena wrote a touching message, welcoming her son into adulthood. She called Ranbir her 'sunshine', 'heart', and 'forever love'. She also wrote, 'Thank you for choosing me for being your mum', showing how emotionally close she feels to him. Raveena went on to praise the kind of person he has grown into, describing him as 'kind, compassionate, strong, and caring'. She ended her note by writing, 'Mahadev walks with you', blessing him as he starts a new chapter in life. The post quickly got lots of love from fans and fellow celebrities. Many commented on how beautiful the pictures were and praised the strong bond between mother and son. Celebrities like Bhavana Pandey and Maheep Kapoor also left warm birthday wishes in the comments. Fans loved the rare family pictures and said they showed true love and a deep emotional connection. A bit about Raveena's family life Raveena married film distributor Anil Thadani in February 2004 in Udaipur. They have two children together, daughter Rasha and son Ranbir. Ranbir, who turned 18 on 12 July 2025, was born in 2008. Raveena's recent work On the work front, Raveena was last seen in the film Ghudchadi alongside Sanjay Dutt .
News18
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
'I Love You': Raveena Tandon Pens Heartwarming Note For Ranbir On Birthday
Last Updated: Raveena Tandon celebrated her son Ranbir's 18th birthday on Instagram, expressing pride. Raveena Tandon is celebrating her son, Ranbir's 18th birthday on Saturday, July 12. The actress took to her Instagram handle and shared a series of adorable pictures of Ranbir from his younger days. She penned down a sweet note for her son and expressed her love for him. Addressing Ranbir as her 'sunshine", Raveena welcomed him to adulthood. 'Welcome to Adulthood my son, Happy 18th. I love you, your my heart ♥️, My sunshine, my forever love. Proud of the Man you've become. Kind, compassionate, strong, caring. Mahadev walks with you. Thank you for choosing me for being your mum, you wise old soul ♥️😘," she wrote. Raveena Tandon fell in love with distributor Anil Thadani in 2003. The couple announced their engagement in November of the same year and tied the knot in 2004 in Jag Mandir Palace, Udaipur, Rajasthan, according to Punjabi Khatri and Sindhi traditions. They then became proud parents to their daughter Rasha in 2005. Raveena attained motherhood again in July 2008 with son Ranbir. Rasha made her acting debut earlier this year with the movie Azaad. The film also marked the acting debut of Ajay Devgn's nephew, Aaman Devgan. Directed by Abhishek Kapoor, known for acclaimed films like Kai Po Che and Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui, the movie received mixed reviews from all. 'I think mom did a very good job in keeping us away from the limelight for a long time and not exposing us too much to it. Nowadays, I see kids who grow up under so much attention and scrutiny. Having said that, I understand that it's not in their control because people want to know and see what's happening. Mom shielded me and my brother very well that way," Rasha told News18 Showsha previously. Meanwhile, Raveena has successfully transitioned into digital entertainment and television in recent years. Her performance in the Netflix series Aranyak (2021) was highly praised, marking her return to mainstream acting with a powerful role. Since then, she has been a part of projects like Patna Shuklla and Karmma Calling. Raveena was last seen in the comedy entertainer film Ghudchadi, which was released in August 2024. 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
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Raveena Tandon calls Dulhe Raja with Govinda 'Fun Fun & more Fun' as the film turns 27
Popular Bollywood pair of the 90s, Raveena Tandon and Govinda delivered a memorable film in the form of "Dulhe Raja" which released in the cinema halls 27 years ago today. Celebrating the special milestone, Raveena dropped a couple of pictures from the laughter ride, followed by a more recent picture with her 'Dulhe Raja' co-star. "27 years of Dulhe Raja!!!! Fun Fun and more Fun! Miss Harmeshji, Kader bhai and all@those who were there in this incredible film!," she wrote in the caption. Made under the direction of Harmesh Malhotra, "Dulhe Raja" has been written by Rajeev Kaul . 03:08 Janhvi Kapoor Turns 'Superfan' of Sister Khushi's Viral Dance Moves Backed by Harmesh Malhotra, the project features Govinda, Raveena, and Kader Khan in the lead with Johnny Lever, Prem Chopra, Asrani, Dinesh Hingoo, Viju Khote, Manmauji, Guddi Maruti, Sudhir, Veeru Krishnan, Ghanashyam Rohera, Anjana Mumtaz, Rana Jung Bahadur and Anil Nagrath in crucial roles, along with others. Shifting our focus to the technical crew of the drama, "Dulhe Raja" has Shyam Rao Shiposkar as the cinematographer, Govind Dalwadi as the editor, and Anand-Milind as the music composer. "Dulhe Raja" talks about a poor young man Raja (Played by Govinda) who opens a fast foot restaurant right opposite a five-star hotel run by businessman Singhania (Played by Kader Khan), earning his wrath. Despite using all his influence to remove Raja, he fails to do so. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas in Dubai | Search Ads Get Info Undo Things get worse as Singhanisa's daughter Kiran (Played by Raveena) expresses her wish to marry Raja. In another update, back in June, Raveena was honoured by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for her contributions to various social and environmental causes. The 'Maatr' actress was facilitated by the CM during World Environment Day this year. Taking to her IG, she wrote, "Honoured for my work towards the Environment, from the hands of the honourable chief minister @devendra_fadnavis ji. On #environmentday And Birthday babies dinner , @reshma_thadani , #chayamalaney #5thjune and to make my day even better, one little rescued baby kitty got adopted. thank you @petaindia for fostering her till we got a home."
