From the legendary Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth to the versatile Kamal Haasan, we frequently hear about their motivational ascent to fame. These inspiring tales show us that everything is achievable with dedication and hard work. Today, we explore the biography of an actress with a similarly motivational path. Despite having formerly washed floors and wiped vomit, she rose to prominence as one of India’s leading actors.
It’s none other than Raveena Tandon, daughter of actress Veena Tandon and filmmaker Ravi Tandon. Even though she came from the film business, Raveena had her own set of challenges before becoming well-known.
From Cleaning Floors to Silver Screen Stardom
In an interview with The Times of India, Raveena shared her early experiences: “I started by cleaning the studio floors to wiping off vomit from the stalls floors and studio floors and stuff, and I assisted Prahlad Kakkar, I think straight out of 10th Standard. Even at that time, they used to say what are you doing behind the screen? You have to be in front of the screen; that is what’s meant for you, and I would be like, ‘no, no, me, an actress? Never.’ So I am actually in this industry by default, never grew up thinking that I would be an actor.”
The Breakthrough with ‘Patthar Ke Phool’
Raveena’s first big break came with the film Patthar Ke Phool, starring Salman Khan. The movie was a commercial success, marking a significant breakthrough and catapulting her to stardom overnight. Although some of her subsequent films saw moderate success at the box office, her Telugu debut Bangaru Bullodu emerged as a major hit.
Facing Industry Challenges
In an interview with Siddharth Kannan, Raveena revealed, “I was replaced intentionally because this girl did not like me, was insecure about me. She was dating a hero at that time and forced him to replace me because we were a hit pair. Forced him to replace me with other heroines. So I lost out on 1-2 films on that account.”
Battling Industry Politics
Despite having a supportive father in the industry, Raveena faced significant challenges. She shared, “People tried to bury me, and reject me, but every time I fought back. This was never easy. And this really bothers me about this industry that a real talented person never gets the chance to prove themselves easily. I don’t appreciate the dirty politics that’s been going on in the industry for ages. In my 30-year-long career, I have seen so many people struggling to keep afloat and fight back. Some survive, some don’t and that’s so shattering to watch.”
Raveena Tandon’s Net Worth
According to a report on Times Now, Raveena Tandon has a net worth of INR 166 crore. Her wealth primarily comes from her distinguished acting career and the brands she endorses.
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