Famous Bollywood actress Raveena Tandon rules everyone’s hearts because of her brilliant acting and personality. In the 90s, his style got him a special place among the people. As soon as Raveena’s name comes, memories of superhit songs like ‘Tip-Tip Barsa Paani’ and ‘Tu Cheez Badi Hai Mast Mast’ come alive.

But very few people know that Raveena entered Bollywood at the age of just 17 and came into limelight with her first film ‘Patthar Ke Phool’. This courage and self-confidence at a young age became the story of his entire career.

From modeling to Bollywood
Raveena Tandon was born on 26 October 1974 in Mumbai. His father’s name is Ravi Tandon and mother’s name is Veena Tandon. By combining both their names, she was named Raveena. Raveena had a special talent for acting and dancing since childhood. He completed his schooling from Jamnabai Public School, Juhu and then graduated from Mithibai College. While studying, she got a modeling offer and in the second year, she left her studies and entered the world of modeling and then films.

Raveena’s magic in hit films of 90’s and 2000’s
Raveena’s Bollywood debut was with the film ‘Patthar Ke Phool’, in which Salman Khan was seen with her. Raveena’s acting and beauty were highly appreciated in this film. The beginning of her career was so brilliant that she even got Filmfare’s ‘New Face of the Year’ award. His journey started from here and he continuously gave many hit films in the 90s and 2000s.

His characters in films like ‘Mohra’, ‘Dilwale’, ‘Andaz Apna Apna’, ‘Bade Miyan Chhote Miyan’, ‘Gharwali Baharwali’, ‘Anari No. 1’, ‘Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi’, ‘Ziddi’, ‘Dulhe Raja’, and ‘Bulandi’ were successful in making a place in the hearts of people. Raveena is also known for her songs and dance. Her acting and dance in Mohra film’s ‘Tip-Tip Barsa Paani’ made her a dancing queen overnight. Similarly, songs like ‘Tu Cheez Badi Hai Mast Mast’ and ‘Chura Ke Dil Mera’ are also present in the hearts of fans till date.

Unique balance between career and family
Raveena took courageous decisions in her personal life also. At the age of just 21, he adopted his cousin’s two daughters and raised them as his own children. Later in 2004, she married film distributor Anil Thadani. From this marriage he had two children, a son Ranbir Vardhan and daughter Rasha. His married life was also very happy.

Raveena also won many awards in her career. He was honored with Filmfare Award, National Film Award and Bollywood Movie Awards. In 2023, he was also awarded Padmashree for his contribution in the field of arts. His acting and dancing made him a memorable face not only in Bollywood but in the entire Indian cinema.

Raveena’s comeback in films and web series
Raveena took a break in films, but never lost her popularity. He made a comeback with the South superhit film ‘KGF Chapter 2’ and web series ‘Aaranyak’. His acting was praised everywhere. Even today Raveena Tandon is counted among the best actresses.

Padma Awards 2025: India’s President Draupadi Murmu today honored the Winners of the Padma Awards with awards. A special ceremony was held on 28 April at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi, in which the winners were awarded the award. Many faces of the cinema world also included the award. These include the names of Shekhar Kapoor to singer Arijit Singh.

Pankaj Udhas, a veteran singer, was posthumously awarded the Padma Bhushan for his contribution in the field of art. His wife Farida Pankaj Udhas received the award from President Draupadi Murmu. Shekhar Kapoor also got Padma Bhushan. During this, the director arrived to receive the award wearing a black color sherwani.

#Watch Film Director Shekhar Kapur Receives Padma Bhushan Award from President Droupadi Murmu for his Contribution to the field of art.

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Ajit Kumar
Ajit Kumar also received the Padma Bhushan Award. When the award winners were announced in January, Ajit said in a statement- I feel very humble and honored to receive the prestigious Padma award of the President of India. I express my heartfelt gratitude to the Honorable President of India, Mrs. Draupadi Murmu and Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for this prestigious honor. It is a privilege for me to gain recognition at this level and I am grateful for this generous acceptance of my contribution to our nation.

#Watch Actor S. Ajith Kumar Receives Padma Bhushan Award from President Droupadi Murmu for his contribution to the field of art.

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Nandamuri Balakrishna
South actor Nandamuri Balakrishna was also awarded the Padma Bhushan Award. He arrived at the traditional outfit in Andhra Pradesh to take the award from President Draupadi Murmu. He was seen putting shawls with off white dhoti-kurta.

These singers awarded by Padma Awards
Singer Arijit Singh was also awarded the Padma Bhushan Award for his significant contribution in singing. Ricky Rage was also included in this list. At the same time, singer Jaspinder Narula received the Padmashri Award from President Murmu.