While Raveena Tandon is a talented and accomplished actress, she was once considered arrogant for refusing to sleep with heroes.

Raveena Tandon, one of the most iconic and versatile actresses of Indian cinema, has captivated audiences for over three decades with her charm, talent, and on-screen charisma. Raveena made her debut in Bollywood with Patthar Ke Phool (1991), which earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. Known for her striking beauty and effortless screen presence, she quickly became one of the most sought-after stars of the 1990s.

Raveena rose to fame with blockbuster hits like Mohra (1994), Dilwale (1994), and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998), delivering iconic performances and memorable dance numbers, including the evergreen Tip Tip Barsa Pani. She seamlessly balanced glamorous roles with impactful performances in films like Daman (2001), where she won the National Film Award for Best Actress for portraying a victim of domestic violence.

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Raveena Tandon made shocking revelations about Bollywood

While Raveena Tandon is a talented and accomplished actress, she was once considered arrogant for refusing to sleep with heroes. back in 2020, the evergreen actress had made a shocking revelation.

Talking to Pinkvilla, Raveena Tandon said, “There used to be these cabals which used to have the heroes, their girlfriends and their journalist chamchas. What used to shock me was that a lot of these female journalists would do something like this to another woman.”

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The Mohra actress added, “When they now stand up and say, we’re feminists and writing ulta-feminist columns, I’m like really? That time, they never supported me because the hero promised them the next cover. There was a monopoly happening at that time. I may not have lost movies because of honesty but a lot of dirt was written about me. I never clawed on people’s back, played cut throat politics and never stepped on people’s toes either.”

She continued, “I didn’t have godfathers, wasn’t part of camps and didn’t have heroes promoting me. I was not sleeping around with heroes for roles or having affairs. In a lot of cases, I was considered arrogant because I wasn’t pandering to what the heroes wanted me to do – laughing when they wanted me to laugh, sitting when they asked me to sit. I was doing my own thing. Surprisingly, female journalists would always try to bring me down. I just wanted to live on my own terms.”

About Raveena Tandon off-screen

Off-screen, Raveena is known for her philanthropic work, particularly in child welfare and women’s empowerment. A proud mother, actress, and humanitarian, Raveena Tandon remains a timeless icon who continues to inspire generations with her grace, strength, and unwavering dedication to her craft.