Raveena Tandon Age, Wiki and Bio

Raveena Tandon

Quick Info

ProfessionActress
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth26/10/1974
Age50 years
BirthplaceMumbai, Maharashtra, India

Bio/Wiki

Nickname(s)Ravs, Mast Mast Girl

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 6" (168 cm)
Weight60 Kg (132 lbs)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolJamnabai Narsee School, Mumbai
College/UniversityMithibai College, Mumbai
Educational QualificationB.A. dropout

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
AddressNippon Society, Tandon House, Juhu Church, Mumbai
HobbiesReading, Dancing

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/BoyfriendsAjay Devgn (1990s), Akshay Kumar (1994-1997), Anil Thadani (2003)
Marriage Date22/02/2004

Family

FatherRavi Tandon (Producer)
MotherVeena Tandon
SiblingsRajiv Tandon (actor)
SpouseAnil Thadani
Children
SonRanbir Thadani
DaughtersRasha Thadani, Pooja (Adopted), Chhaya (Adopted)

Career

Debut
Bollywood FilmPatthar Ke Phool (1991)
Kannada FilmUpendra (1999)
TVIsi 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)

Favourites

FoodDhokla, Tandoori Paneer, Tandoori Chicken
Actors
  • Sanjay Dutt
  • Govinda
  • Rishi Kapoor
  • Jackie Shroff
ActressNeetu Singh
Films
  • Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi (1958)
  • Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983)
  • Padosan (1968)
PerfumeAngel by Thierry Mugler
Holiday DestinationSwitzerland
Watch BrandAudemars Piguet
CarPajero

Style Quotient

Car Collection
  • Audi Q7
  • Bentley Continental Flying Spur

Some Lesser Known Facts

Raveena Tandon was born in Mumbai to Ravi Tandon and Veena Tandon.
As a child, she aspired to be a Pilot or an IPS officer.
Initially not considering acting, she got inspired after receiving compliments on her looks while interning with Prahlad Kakkar.
Despite initial reluctance, she debuted in films with 'Patthar Ke Phool' in 1991.
She had a crush on Sanjay Dutt during her younger days.
Raveena left college after two years due to her rising film popularity causing crowd control issues.
Secretly engaged to Akshay Kumar, the engagement was kept private due to career concerns.
She starred in hit movies like 'Laadla,' 'Dilwale,' 'Mohra,' 'Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi,' 'Ziddi,' 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan,' and 'Dulhe Raja.'
Raveena also hosted TV shows such as 'Isi Ka Naam Zindagi' and 'Simply Baatien With Raveena.'
She turned down roles in movies like 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai,' 'Dil To Pagal Hai,' and 'Gupt' because of a break from acting.
Raveena ended her relationship with Akshay due to rumors about him with Rekha and his reputation.
She won the National Film Award for Best Actress for 'Daman: A Victim of Marital Violence' in 2002.
Her maternal uncle was the famous 70s villain, Mac Mohan.
Raveena is the cousin of actress Kiran Rathod and producer Manjari Makijany.
From 2003 to 2004, she served as the chairperson of the Children’s Film Society of India.
Her name, Raveena, blends her parents' names—Ravi and Veena.
She draws inspiration from her parents.
Raveena was reported to have acted in 'Bombay Velvet' as a favor without accepting payment.
In 2017, she was seen in the film 'Shab,' featuring bold scenes and a romance with a younger actor; the film was banned from TV release.