Raveena Tandon is a famous Indian actress known for her versatility in the Hindi film industry.
She made her debut in the film Patthar Ke Phool in 1991, which attracted attention and was a box-office success, winning her the Filmfare Award for Lux New Face of the Year.
However, her performance in the 1994 film Mohra cemented her status as a Bollywood star.
Her career spans over three decades and she has successfully transitioned from mainstream Bollywood to more artistic and socially relevant films.
Tandon demonstrated her ability to take on challenging roles with her performance in the critically acclaimed film Daman: A Victim of Marital Violence (2001), which earned her the National Film Award for Best Actress.
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- Full name: Raveena Tandon
- Date of birth: October 26, 1974
- Age: 50 years old
- Gender: Female
- Place of birth: India, Maharashtra, Mumbai
- Nationality: Indian
- Occupation: Actor, producer, philanthropist
- Height: 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm)
- Parents: Ravi Tandon (father), Veena Tandon (mother)
- Siblings: Rajiv Tandon
- Spouse: Anil Thadani (m. 2004)
- Children: Rasha Sadani, Ranbir Sadani
- Relationship status: Married
- Religion: Hinduism
- Ethnicity: Punjabi
- Net worth: $9 million
early life and education
Raveena Tandon, 50 years old, was born on October 26, 1974 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. She grew up in a family with deep connections to the Indian film industry.
Her father, Ravi Tandon, is a famous film director, which exposed her to the world of cinema from an early age. Raveena completed her education in Mumbai, attending Jamnabai Narsee School and later Mithibai College.
Although she initially pursued a career in public relations, her striking looks and personality led her to modeling opportunities, which eventually opened doors for her in Bollywood.
She is of Punjabi descent and her family’s involvement in the film industry greatly influenced her acting career.
personal life
Raveena Tandon married film distributor Anil Thadani in 2004 and the couple has two children: Rasha Thadani and Ranbir Thadani.
Before her marriage, Raveena was rumored to be in a relationship with actor Akshay Kumar, but the two eventually parted ways.
After marrying Thadani, Raveena adopted two girls, Pooja and Chhaya, in the late 1990s, making her a mother of four.
Raveena is known for her strong stance on family values and often shares moments from her personal life on social media.
Profession
Raveena Tandon’s acting career took off in the 1990s and she has done many successful films, starting with Patthar Ke Phool in 1991.
Her prime period was in the early 1990s, when she starred in several blockbusters such as Mohra (1994), Dilwale (1994), Laadla (1994) and Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi (1996).
With the popularity of Mohra’s song “Tu Cheez Badi Hai Mast Mast”, she was affectionately called “Mast Mast Girl”.
In the late 1990s, Raveena explored more serious roles, such as in Daman: A Victim of Marital Violence (2001), for which she won the National Film Award for Best Actress.
In the early 2000s, she diversified her portfolio, starring in critically acclaimed films such as “Aks” (2001) and “Satta” (2003).
Apart from her film career, Raveena has also appeared in several television shows, including hosting and judging reality shows like Sabse Bada Kalakar and Nach Baliye 9. She also made her comeback to Bollywood with KGF: Chapter 2 (2022), in which she played a pivotal role.
Awards
- National Film Award for Best Actress Daman: A Victim of Marital Violence (2002)
- Patthar Ke Phool (1993) won Filmfare Award Lux New Face of the Year
- Filmfare Special Performance Award for Aks (2002)
- Awarded Padma Shri by the Government of India (2023)
net worth
Raveena Tandon’s net worth is estimated to be around $9 million.
Her wealth has been accumulated through her successful acting career, brand endorsements and participation in television shows.
She also invested in real estate and business ventures, further boosting her financial standing.
dispute
In 2018, Raveena faced backlash after she was accused of shooting an advertisement in a camera-free zone at the Lingaraj Temple in Odisha.
The incident led to an FIR being filed against her, although she later clarified that it was an unintentional mistake.
Raveena has also been outspoken on social and political issues, including her comments on damage to public property during the farmers’ strike, which attracted criticism from some quarters.
Recently, in June 2024, a video of Raveena allegedly being involved in an altercation went viral. The incident reportedly took place after her driver attacked three women at a popular spot in Mumbai.
Raveena was allegedly under the influence of alcohol and received widespread media attention following the incident, although she has yet to speak publicly about it.
social media
- Instagram: @officialraveenatandon
- Twitter: @TandonRaveena
film chronology
- Partha Ko Phul (1991)
- Mohla(1994)
- Dilwale(1994)
- Radela(1994)
- Kilardyan Ka Kilardi (1996)
- Chidi(1997)
