Happy Birthday Raveena Tandon: Mast @40

One of the leading actresses of the 90s, Raveena Tandon has delivered some memorable performances in films like Mohra, Andaz Apna Apna, Daman and Aks.

  • One of the leading actresses of the 90s, Raveena Tandon has delivered some memorable performances in films like <i>Mohra, Andaz Apna Apna, Daman</i> and <i>Aks</i>.<br>On her 40th birthday, here is a look at her Bollywood journey.
    One of the leading actresses of the 90s, Raveena Tandon has delivered some memorable performances in films like Mohra, Andaz Apna Apna, Daman and Aks.
    On her 40th birthday, here is a look at her Bollywood journey.
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  • Born on October 26, 1974 to filmmaker Ravi Tandon and Veena, Raveena did her schooling from Jamnabai Narsee School and dropped out of college to pursue a career in films.
    Born on October 26, 1974 to filmmaker Ravi Tandon and Veena, Raveena did her schooling from Jamnabai Narsee School and dropped out of college to pursue a career in films.
  • Raveena adopted two children Pooja and Chhaya in 1995.<br>The actress met film distributor Anil Thadani on the sets of her film <i>Stumped</i> and went on to marry him in 2004. The couple has a daughter and a son together.
    Raveena adopted two children Pooja and Chhaya in 1995.
    The actress met film distributor Anil Thadani on the sets of her film Stumped and went on to marry him in 2004. The couple has a daughter and a son together.
  • Raveena made her Bollywood debut in 1991 with <i>Pathhar Ke Phool</i> opposite actor Salman Khan. The movie fetched her Filmfare's New Face Award.
    Raveena made her Bollywood debut in 1991 with Pathhar Ke Phool opposite actor Salman Khan. The movie fetched her Filmfare's New Face Award.
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  • Thereafter, the actress did several films like <i>Parampara</i> (1992), <i>Ek Hi Raasta</i> (1992), <i>Divya Shakti</i> (1992) and <i>Pehla Nasha</i> (1993). But it was her 1994 film <i>Mohra</i> which turned out to be a blockbuster hit.
    Thereafter, the actress did several films like Parampara (1992), Ek Hi Raasta (1992), Divya Shakti (1992) and Pehla Nasha (1993). But it was her 1994 film Mohra which turned out to be a blockbuster hit.
  • Raveena Tandon also featured in <i>Andaz Apna Apna</i> (1994) which failed at the box office, but gained cult status over the years.
    Raveena Tandon also featured in Andaz Apna Apna (1994) which failed at the box office, but gained cult status over the years.
  • The actress went on to deliver hits like <i>Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi</i> (1996), <i>Ziddi</i> (1997) and <i>Bade Miyan Chhote Miyan</i> (1998), which were mostly hero-centric.
    The actress went on to deliver hits like Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi (1996), Ziddi (1997) and Bade Miyan Chhote Miyan (1998), which were mostly hero-centric.
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  • With the onset of the new millennium, it was a turning point for Raveena as she opted for serious roles and offbeat films like <i>Shool</i> (1999), <i>Bulandi</i> (2000) and <i>Aks</i> (2001), for which she bagged the Filmfare Special Performance Award in 2002.
    With the onset of the new millennium, it was a turning point for Raveena as she opted for serious roles and offbeat films like Shool (1999), Bulandi (2000) and Aks (2001), for which she bagged the Filmfare Special Performance Award in 2002.
  • In 2001, she stunned the audience and the critics with her powerful portrayal of an abused wife in Kalpana Lajmi's <i>Daman: A Victim of Marital Violence</i>. Raveena not only gained critical acclaim but also won a National Award for her performance.
    In 2001, she stunned the audience and the critics with her powerful portrayal of an abused wife in Kalpana Lajmi's Daman: A Victim of Marital Violence. Raveena not only gained critical acclaim but also won a National Award for her performance.
  • Later, the actress went on to do both commercial and offbeat films like <i>Agni Varsha</i> (2002), <i>Satta</i> (2003), <i>LOC - Kargil</i> (2003), <i>Aan: Men at Work</i> (2004) and <i>Dobara</i> (2004), <i>Sandwich</i> (2006) and <i>Bbuddah... Hoga Terra Baap</i> (2011).
    Later, the actress went on to do both commercial and offbeat films like Agni Varsha (2002), Satta (2003), LOC - Kargil (2003), Aan: Men at Work (2004) and Dobara (2004), Sandwich (2006) and Bbuddah... Hoga Terra Baap (2011).
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  • Apart from Hindi films, the actress has also featured in regional movies like <i>Bangaru Bullodu</i> (1993), <i>Sadhu</i> (1994), <i>Upendra</i> (1999), <i>Akasa Veedhilo</i> (2001), <i>Aalavandhan</i> (2001), <i>Laboratory</i> (2006), <i>Shobhana 7 Nights</i> (2012).
    Apart from Hindi films, the actress has also featured in regional movies like Bangaru Bullodu (1993), Sadhu (1994), Upendra (1999), Akasa Veedhilo (2001), Aalavandhan (2001), Laboratory (2006), Shobhana 7 Nights (2012).
  • Raveena will be next seen as a jazz singer in filmmaker Anurag Kashyap's <i>Bombay Velvet</i> along with actors Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma.<br><br> (This image was posted on Twitter by <a href="https://twitter.com/TandonRaveena " target="_blank" rel="nofollow" >Raveena Tandon</a>)
    Raveena will be next seen as a jazz singer in filmmaker Anurag Kashyap's Bombay Velvet along with actors Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma.

    (This image was posted on Twitter by Raveena Tandon)
  • Apart from films, Raveena Tandon has featured in several ads and is a regular on ramps.<br>She was also a TV host for the show <i>It's My Life</i>.<br>The actress also launched her own jewellery line.
    Apart from films, Raveena Tandon has featured in several ads and is a regular on ramps.
    She was also a TV host for the show It's My Life.
    The actress also launched her own jewellery line.
  • We wish Raveena a very happy birthday.
    We wish Raveena a very happy birthday.