The ‘90s bombshell actress, Raveena Tandon was popularly known as ‘mast-mast’ girl of Bollywood. She not only became the heroine of every hit film but an actual hero of her story who didn’t need a man to live by the societal norms. Yes, Raveena was the first to do away with the stigma of single parenthood as she adopted two daughters – Pooja Tandon and Chhaya Tandon in the year 1995. (Recommend Read: Randhir Kapoor Opens Up On Brother Rishi Kapoor's Health, After Neetu Kapoor's Cryptic New Year Post)
Later, Raveena got married to Anil Thadani and became a proud mother of a daughter, Raasha, and a son, Ranbir. Recently, the actress shared a video of her daughter, Raasha practising boxing with her trainer. And oh boy, the 13-year-old looks like a powerhouse of talent. Raveena captioned it as, “No One just No One messes with Mah Baybee. My lil #marykom”. Check out the video here:
For those who don’t know, Raveena adopted two children when she was just 21 years old and challenged the society and its thinking. Last year, in an interview with Verve magazine, the actress talked in detail about the challenges she faced. She said, “This was before Mohra (1994). My mother and I used to visit orphanages like Asha Sadan on our weekends. When my cousin passed away he left behind two young daughters, Chaya and Pooja. I didn’t like the way their guardian was treating them so I took them home with me. I didn’t think much of it. It came naturally to me. I wanted to give the girls the life they deserved. I’m not a multibillionaire but I do what I can to help.” (Also Read: Rohit Sharma Shares The First Photo Of His Baby Girl And Wishes A Happy New Year To Fans, Pic Inside)
Raveena further talked about how people used to tell her she won’t be able to get married. She said, “Some people wondered what would happen to the two children once I got married. They said no one would marry me as I came with excess baggage. But I said I come in a package deal: my children, my dogs and me. Take it or leave it. Fortunately, my husband (Anil Thadani) and in-laws dote on the girls.”
There wasn’t a single day; Raveena regretted her decision of adoption. She stated, “From the time I held the girls’ hands when we were taking our first flight, to walking them down the aisle, to holding my first grandchild in my arms, every moment has been priceless. They love my biological children, Rasha and Ranbirvardhan. They pay it forward by being kind to others. Every Mother’s Day the girls send me cards and letters saying how much they love me. What more can any mother ask for?” (You May Also Like: Sara Ali Khan Comments On Being Compared To Her Mother, Actress Amrita Singh, Says It'll Take Time)
Raveena married Anil Thadani on February 22, 2004, at a palace in Udaipur. Anil talked about Raveena in an interview and stated, “Raveena was producing her film Stumped. And I was releasing the film for her. At that point, I dealt only with her partners. It was only after the release that we met and got to know each other personally. We knew each other socially; we were business acquaintances, so the question of love, at first sight, didn’t arise. But one thing led to another and quickly. So it didn’t take me long to propose to her. I guess when things are meant to be, they just work out. In fact, if you realise our courtship period didn’t last longer than five-six months. We were engaged for two months and then we got married. I never wanted a big wedding. I thought she would prefer a grand one but surprisingly she was on the same page. I think we’re similar in many ways. (Laughs) But there are natural differences of course.”
Well, isn't Raveena's daughter looking like a little Marry Kom getting ready for her big fight!
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