Raveena Tandon
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Biographical details
Born: October 26, 1974 in Bombay
Father: director Ravi Tandon
One of the few to…
Raveena Tandon: Bold things only the actress could pull off
Promote adoption: Raveena Tandon adopted two girls - Pooja and Chhaya, as a single mother in 1995 when they were 11 and 8 years old respectively. In an interview with TOI, Raveena spoke about her adopted girls. "A girl has to play many roles in her life. She becomes a daughter, a sister, a wife, a daughter-in-law, a mother. Look at me now, I had adopted two kids when I was young and I have become a grandmother now. See how relationships change with a woman," said the ravishing beauty.
Talk about womanhood: Simply Baatein with Raveena is an interactive chat show on Sony PAL where the host addresses issues under the collective umbrella of 'womanhood' with a fun approach coupled with expert advice from celebrated personalities of their selective fields. Raveena on the launch of the show said, "We women always talk fruitful and nothing senseless when we meet each other and that is what Simply Baatein is all about."
Drive a jeep: Raveena Tandon was known for her straight-forward avatar during her college days. Suchitra Pillai spoke about her bond with Raveena to DNA. She also revealed that Raveena was a dada in college. Raveena studied in Mithibai and moved in an open jeep and almost behaved like a cowgirl. The actress is known for her honest interactions with the media. Raveena married Anil Thadani in 2004 in Jag Mandir Palace in Udaipur, Rajasthan in a grand manner.
Family first: Raveena Tandon always gave special time to her family. She, at her peak of career, decided to concentrate on her family life too. The idea of labelling women as the weaker sex doesn't go down well with Raveena. "The term has been used for a long time. What are we talking about? Women in every sense are much superior than their counterparts. We are gold medalists in boxing too. It's no longer the weaker sex," Raveena said in an interview with TOI.
Bold career decisions: When feminism still hadn't hit Bollywood, Raveena experimented with bold roles in films like Shool and Daman: A Victim of Marital Violence. The actress also won the prestigious National Award for her intense acting in Daman. Raveena also did item numbers 'Tu cheez badi...' and 'Sheher ki ladki...' during the same time. Raveena also produced films like Stumped and Pehchaan: The Face of Truth. According to reports, the actress had apparently rejected many offers to concenterate on her personal life. She was also offered the 2nd lead in blockbuster movies like Dil To Pagal Hai and Gupt but the actress allegedly declined both movies as she had taken a sabbatical at the time.
Comedy queen: The actress gave huge hits when it comes to comedy. She made an unique pair with Govinda and delivered hits like Anari No.1, Dulhe Raja and Aunty No. 1. Her Andaz Apna Apna chemistry with Aamir Khan was widely appreciated. She also did a lot of glamorous roles which entertained the audience.
Filmography
As an actress
1991 Patthar Ke Phool
1992 Jeena Marna Tere Sang
1992 Parampara
1992 Time Machine (not completed)
1993 Bangaru Bullodu
1993 Divya Shakti
1993 Ek Hi Raasta
1993 Kshatriya
1993 Pehla Nasha
1994 Aatish: Feel the Fire
1994 Andaz Apna Apna
1994 Dilwale
1994 Imtihaan
1994 Insaniyat
1994 Laadla
1994 Mohra
1994 Saadu
1994 Zamane Se Kya Darna
1995 Saajan Ki Baahon Mein
1995 Taqdeerwala
1995 Zamaana Deewana
1996 Ek Anari Do Khiladi
1996 Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi
1996 Rakshak
1996 Vijeta
1997 Daava
1997 Deewana Mastana
1997 Dus
1997 Ghulam-E-Musthafa
1997 Gupt: The Hidden Truth
1997 Ziddi
1998 Aunty No.1
1998 Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
1998 Barood
1998 Dulhe Raja
1998 Gharwali Baharwali
1998 Keemat: They Are Back
1998 Pardesi Babu
1998 Salaakhen
1998 Vinashak - Destroyer
1999 Anari No.1
1999 Gair
1999 Jai Hind
1999 Rajaji
1999 Shool
1999 Upendra
2000 Anjaane
2000 Bulandi
2000 Ghaath
2000 Jung
2000 To Fall in Love
2000 Tune Mera Dil Le Liyaa
2001 Aalavandhan
2001 Akasa Veedhilo
2001 Aks
2001 Daman: A Victim of Marital Violence
2001 Officer
2002 Agnivarsha: The Fire and the Rain
2002 Akhiyon Se Goli Maare
2002 Soch
2002 Waah! Tera Kya Kehna
2003 Ek Hindustani
2003 LOC: Kargil
2003 Pran Jaaye Par Shaan Na Jaaye
2003 Qayamat: City Under Threat
2003 Sandhya
2003 Satta
2003 Stumped
2003 Tareekh
2004 Aan: Men at Work
2004 Dobara
2004 Ek Se Badhkar Ek
2004 Jaago
2004 Police Force: An Inside Story
2004 Yeh Lamhe Judaai Ke
2005 Laakhan
2005 Pehchaan: The Face of Truth
2006 Sandwich
2011 Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap
2012 Shobhna's Seven Nights
2014 Paandavulu Paandavulu Thummeda
As a producer
2003 Stumped
2005 Pehchaan: The Face of Truth
