| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Ravs, Mast Mast Girl |
| Profession | Actress, Producer, Television Personality, Former Model |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 168 cm in meters– 1.68 m in feet inches– 5’ 6” |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms– 60 kg in pounds– 132 lbs |
| Figure Measurements (approx.) | 34-28-34 |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Career | |
| Debut | Bollywood Film: Patthar Ke Phool (1991) Kannada Film: Upendra (1999) TV: Isi Ka Naam Zindagi (2012) |
| Awards, Honours | • Filmfare Award for Lux New Face of the Year for the film “Patthar Ke Phool” (1993) • National Film Award for Best Actress for the film “Daman: A Victim of Marital Violence” (2002) • Filmfare Award for Special Performance Award for the film “Aks” (2002) • Awadh Samman by the Government of Uttar Pradesh (2002) • Padma Shri by the Government of India (2023) [1]PIB |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 26 October 1974 |
| Age (as of 2022) | 48 Years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Autograph | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| School | Jamnabai Narsee School, Mumbai |
| College/University | Mithibai College, Mumbai |
| Educational Qualification | B.A. dropout |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Address | Nippon Society, Tandon House, Juhu Church, Mumbai |
| Hobbies | Reading, Dancing |
| Tattoo(s) | On The Back Of The Shoulder: Her kids Kundli names “Vardhan” and “Vishakha” Below Her Neck: Scorpion Crawling Up |
| Controversies | • When Raveena tweeted in support of the #MeToo movement, her tweets were linked to her past relationship with Akshay Kumar by the Twitterati’s. However, later, Tandon bashed them saying that her tweets were not because of her past relationship but to support the women in the industry. • In 2015, she sued the matrimonial sites such as Shaadi.com and Shaaditimes.com for using her pictures for their promotion without her permission. • During the 2018 farmers strikes in various states, Raveena tweeted that anyone who destroys the public properties should be instantly arrested. The actress was trolled for her insensitivity after her tweets. Soon after that, Tandon deleted her previous tweet and mentioned that she was targeting antisocials and not the farmers and even blamed the media • In 2018, Tandon landed into controversy after shooting for a commercial in Lingaraj Temple’s ‘No Camera Zone.’ An FIR was filed against her by the temple authorities after a clip featuring Raveena giving beauty tips at the Lingaraj Temple in Odisha’s capital city of Bhubaneswar went viral over the social media. |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | • Ajay Devgn (1990s) • Akshay Kumar (1994-1997) • Anil Thadani (2003) |
| Marriage Date | 22 February 2004 |
| Family | |
| Husband/Spouse | Anil Thadani |
| Children | Son– Ranbir Thadani Daughters– Rasha Thadani, Pooja (Adopted), Chhaya (Adopted) |
| Parents | Father– Ravi Tandon (Producer); he passed away on 11 February 2022 at the age of 85, and Raveena performed the last rites of her father. [2]The Indian Express Mother– Veena Tandon |
| Siblings | Brother– Rajiv Tandon (actor) |
| Favourites | |
| Food | Dhokla, Tandoori Paneer, Tandoori Chicken |
| Actors | Sanjay Dutt, Govinda, Rishi Kapoor, Jackie Shroff |
| Actress | Neetu Singh |
| Films | Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi (1958), Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983), Padosan (1968) |
| Perfume | Angel by Thierry Mugler |
| Holiday Destination | Switzerland |
| Watch Brand | Audemars Piguet |
| Car | Pajero |
| Style Quotient | |
| Car Collection | Audi Q7, Bentley Continental Flying Spur |
| Money Factor | |
| Salary (approx.) | 1-2 crore/film (INR) |
| Net Worth (approx.) | $7 million |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Raveena Tandon
- Is Raveena Tandon a smoker?
- Yes, Raveena Tandon consumes alcohol.
- was born in Mumbai to Ravi and Veena Tandon. Throughout her formative years, Raveena Tandon
- During Tandon’s childhood, his aspirations revolved around becoming either a Pilot or an IPS officer.
- Raveena had never considered pursuing a career in acting. However, while interning with ad-maker Prahlad Kakkar at ‘Genesis PR’, her friends and those around her began complimenting her appearance, which made her realize that she had the potential to succeed in Bollywood.
- Initially, she possessed a hesitancy towards the world of films, turning down various film offers. However, Prahlad, through some means of persuasion, managed to convince her, leading to the eventual occurrence of the film ‘Patthar Ke Phool’ in 1991.
- During her younger years, she harbored a significant infatuation for Sanjay Dutt.
- Due to her rising popularity in films, college authorities had difficulty controlling the crowd around her, leading her to drop out after 2 years without completing her B.A.
- Reportedly, she entered into a secret engagement with Akshay Kumar but chose not to disclose it due to Akshay’s concerns about his career and the loyalty of his female fan base.
- Tandon has made notable appearances in numerous box office hits such as ‘Laadla’ (1994), ‘Dilwale’ (1994), ‘Mohra’ (1994), ‘Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi’ (1996), ‘Ziddi’ (1997), ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ (1998), and ‘Dulhe Raja’ (1998).
- TV shows such as “Isi Ka Naam Zindagi” and “Simply Baatien With Raveena” have been hosted by Raveena.
- Raveena Tandon has taken on the role of a judge in TV shows such as “Sabse Bada Kalakar,” “The Drama Company,” and “Nach Baliye 9.” Specifically, she is currently serving as a judge for the show “Sabse Bada Kalakaar.”
- During her two-year break from acting, she declined offers to star in movies such as ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’, ‘Dil To Pagal Hai’, and ‘Gupt’.
- Because of Akshay’s alleged romantic involvement with Rekha and his reputation as a Casanova, she decided to end their relationship.
- In 2002, she received the prestigious National Film Award for Best Actress for her exceptional performance in the film ‘Daman: A Victim of Marital Violence’.
- Her maternal uncle was Mac Mohan, the famous villain of the 70s.
- Raveena Tandon is the cousin of actress Kiran Rathod and producer Manjari Makijany. Kiran Rathod, in turn, is the cousin sister of Raveena Tandon.
- From 2003 to 2004, Tandon served as the chairperson of Children’s Film Society of India. However, in 2005, she stepped down from her position due to personal reasons.
- Raveena’s name is derived from the fusion of her father’s name, Ravi, and her mother’s name, Veena.
- Her parents are seen by her as her source of inspiration.
- It is reported that she performed in the film “Bombay Velvet” as a gesture of goodwill, choosing not to accept any payment for her role.
- In 2017, Tandon starred in the movie “Shab,” where she portrayed a character involved in a romantic relationship with an actor 13 years her junior. The film featured numerous explicit scenes, resulting in its prohibition from being aired on television.
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