Raveena Tandon facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Raveena Tandon
Tandon in 2021
Born	(1972-10-26) 26 October 1972 (age 52) Bombay (present-day Mumbai), Maharashtra, India
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1991–present
Works	Full list
Spouse(s)	Anil Thadani ​ (m. 2004)​
Children	4
Parent(s)	Ravi Tandon (father)
Relatives	Rakhee Tandon (sister-in-law) Mac Mohan (uncle) Manjari Makijany (cousin) Kiran Rathod (cousin)
Honours	Padma Shri (2023)

Raveena Tandon (born October 26, 1972) is a famous Indian actress. She is well-known for her work in Hindi films. Raveena has won many awards for her acting. These include a National Film Award and two Filmfare Awards. In 2023, she received the Padma Shri. This is the fourth highest civilian honor in India.

Raveena is the daughter of director Ravi Tandon. She started acting in 1991 in the film Patthar Ke Phool. This movie helped her win the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. She became a leading actress in many successful action films. These include Dilwale (1994) and Mohra (1994). Other hits were Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi (1996) and Ziddi (1997).

She also acted in comedies with Govinda. Some of these were Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998) and Dulhe Raja (1998). In the 2000s, Raveena tried different types of movies. She earned praise for her roles in Daman and Aks. She won the National Film Award for Best Actress for Daman.

After marrying film distributor Anil Thadani, Raveena took a break. She later appeared on TV shows like Sahib Biwi Gulam (2004). In 2021, she starred in the Netflix series Aranyak. She won a Filmfare OTT Award for this role. Her movie K.G.F: Chapter 2 (2022) was one of the highest-grossing Indian films. Raveena is also an environmentalist. She has worked with PETA since 2002.

Her Early Life

Raveena Tandon was born on October 26, 1972. Her birthplace was Bombay, which is now called Mumbai. Her father, Ravi Tandon, was a filmmaker. Her mother's name is Veena Tandon. Raveena is related to actor Mac Mohan. This makes her a cousin of Manjari Makijany. Her brother, Rajiv Tandon, was married to actress Rakhee Tandon. Actress Kiran Rathod is also her cousin.

Raveena went to Jamnabai Narsee School in Juhu. She later studied at Mithibai College in Mumbai. She started her career as a model. While working as an intern, she received her first offer to act in a film.

Her Acting Journey

First Steps in Films

Raveena's first film was Patthar Ke Phool in 1991. This movie was a success. It helped her start her career in Bollywood.

Big Hits in the 90s

In 1994, Raveena had a very busy year. She appeared in ten films. Many of these movies were very successful. Four of her films were among the highest-earning movies of that year. These included Mohra, Dilwale, Aatish, and Laadla. She became known as "Mast Mast Girl." This nickname came from her performance in the song "Tu cheez badi hai mast mast" from the film Mohra.

In 1995, Raveena acted with Shah Rukh Khan for the first time in Zamaana Deewana. Her career got back on track with hit films like Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi (1996). She also starred in Ziddi (1997) with Sunny Deol. This film was a huge hit that year. Salaakhen (1998) was another successful movie for her.

In 1998, Raveena continued to be a top actress. She starred in two very successful films: Dulhe Raja and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan. Both of these were among the highest-earning films of the year. Bade Miyan Chote Miyan co-starred Amitabh Bachchan and Govinda. It became the second biggest hit of 1998. In 1999, Raveena starred in the Kannada film Upendra. This movie was a box office success. She also appeared in Anari No.1, which was a hit.

Taking on New Roles

Raveena Tandon at an event

In the 2000s, Raveena started working in "art house" films. These movies focused more on realistic stories and acting. She wanted to learn new ways of acting. She acted in films like Bulandi (2000) and Aks (2001). Her acting in these films was highly praised. She won the Filmfare Special Performance Award for her role in Aks.

Her hard work paid off when she won the National Film Award for Best Actress. This was for her performance in Daman: A Victim of Marital Violence (2001). In this film, she played a wife who was abused by her husband. Critics and audiences were surprised by her powerful acting. They praised her for her strong performance. A critic named Taran Adarsh said she made the role believable. He noted that her expressions showed deep sadness.

After Daman, she starred in other praised films. These included Satta (2003) and Dobara (2004). In Satta, she played a middle-class woman who enters politics. Critics loved her performance. Taran Adarsh wrote that she gave a "bravura performance." He added that she took "giant strides as a performer." Her role in Dobara, where she played a character with a mental health condition, was also praised. Raveena also worked in the TV series Sahib Biwi Gulam. This show was based on a famous Bengali novel.

After doing many films, Raveena took a break from acting full-time.

Back to the Screen

In 2014, Raveena was a judge on a TV show called CEO's Got Talent. In 2015, she returned to Bollywood in the film Bombay Velvet. She played a jazz singer in the movie. Critics highly praised her short but impactful performance.

In 2017, she starred in the thriller movie Maatr. In this film, she played a mother seeking revenge for her daughter. Her acting received great praise from critics. Later that year, she appeared in Onir's film Shab. In this movie, she played a socialite.

In 2021, Raveena made her debut on online streaming platforms. She starred in the Netflix crime thriller series Aranyak. She received positive reviews for her performance. In 2022, Raveena had an important role in K.G.F: Chapter 2. This movie became one of the highest-grossing Indian films ever.

Beyond Acting

Raveena Tandon with Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad in 2003

Raveena Tandon was the chairperson of the Children's Film Society of India starting in 2003. She later resigned from this position in 2005. She said she had personal reasons for leaving.

In November 2002, Raveena sang to support People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). She has appeared in many advertisements to help PETA. She joined other celebrities like John Abraham and Shilpa Shetty. She speaks out against the mistreatment of animals. She has said that the abuse of cows for their skin and meat must stop.

In 2023, Raveena became the first person from the entertainment industry to be chosen as a delegate at W20. This is a group that focuses on women's empowerment. It is part of the G20 New Delhi summit.

Her Family Life

Raveena Tandon adopted two girls in 1995. Their names are Pooja and Chhaya. At the time, they were 11 and 8 years old. She adopted them as a single mother.

Raveena started dating film distributor Anil Thadani. This was during the making of her film Stumped (2003). Their engagement was announced in November 2003. She married Anil Thadani on February 22, 2004. The wedding took place at Jag Mandir Palace in Udaipur, Rajasthan. They followed both Punjabi Khatri and Sindhi traditions. Raveena gave birth to her daughter, Rasha, in March 2005. In July 2008, she had her son, Ranbirvardhan.

Awards and Honors

Raveena Tandon at the 48th National Film Awards ceremony in New Delhi on December 12, 2001

See also

In Spanish: Raveena Tandon para niños

• List of Indian actresses