Showing posts with label Daman. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Daman. Show all posts
Trolls only see the glamour; they don’t see the hard work and long hours we put in-Raveena Tandon
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As some netizens question why she was conferred with the Padma Shri, Raveena points detractors to three-decade-long body of work
Upala KBR (MID-DAY; April 8, 2023)
April 5 will be a red-letter day for Raveena Tandon. On Wednesday, the actor received the Padma Shri for her contribution in the field of arts, from President Droupadi Murmu in Delhi. You can hear the happiness in her voice, as she reflects on her “proudest moment”.
“Receiving the Padma Shri in the presence of my family was the best moment. When I received it, and looked at my husband and children’s beaming faces, I felt that everything so far has been worth it,” says the actor, who was joined by husband Anil Thadani, daughter Rasha and son Ranbir on her big day.
In her 32-year run in the Hindi movie industry, the National Award-winning actor has built a robust filmography. Having debuted in the movies with Patthar Ke Phool (1991), she was the leading lady of many commercially successful films, before turning her attention to hard-hitting offerings like Shool (1999), Daman (2001), and Aks (2001).
“I tried to do movies on issues that I felt strongly about. The Nirbhaya case had shaken me so much that I was keen to do Maatr [2017]. Whether it was Daman, Jaago [2004] or Maatr, these films talked about violence against women, and [rallied for] women empowerment. I love commercial cinema, but I also look at projects that will make a difference to society.”
A section of social media users questioned why she was conferred with the country’s fourth-highest civilian award. But Tandon knows that with bouquets, come brickbats.
“I don’t want to give any importance to them as they have their own agenda. The comments of few, who have 20 followers and haven’t seen the work that I have done, will not diminish my body of work. Trolls only see the glamour; they don’t see the hard work and long hours we put in. We know how polarized things are on social media today, but others have sent such beautiful [wishes].”
Outside of films, Tandon has constantly championed various causes, from environmental conservation to animal welfare. In 1995, she adopted two girls, Pooja and Chhaya, as a single mother.
Reflecting on it, she says, “I feel a sense of accomplishment when I give back to society that has given me so much. When I built a functional orphanage for 30 girls, or I [ensured] that oxygen cylinders reached [hospitals] in Delhi during the pandemic, it gave me a sense of gratification. Some people don’t know [about it] because I don’t do them for publicity. I am not doing it for people to see, but so that it makes a difference [to society].”
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The actor says she felt a mix of emotions while being conferred with the Padma Shri, remembers her late father Ravi Tandon
Sugandha Rawal (HINDUSTAN TIMES; April 7, 2023)
Raveena Tandon was conferred with the Padma Shri, India’s fourth- highest civilian award, by President Droupadi Murmu during a ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi on Wednesday. The actor admits it was an emotional moment, more so because of the absence of her father, late producer Ravi Tandon.
She tells us, “It was something my father had always dreamt of. I thought it would be a proud moment [for him] whenever I get the Padma Shri.”
The 50-year-old continues, “I did get the honour, but unfortunately, he (dad) is not here to see it. So, there were mixed emotions for me. I just said to myself, at least I fulfilled my dad’s dream.”
The actor was accompanied by her family to the ceremony — husband Anil Thadani, daughter Rasha and son Ranbir. This, she says, made the moment even more memorable. “It was very special that my children could see me receive the Padma Shri. I hope they are proud children today, as I’m a proud parent, whenever I see them get top grades or get honoured at school... Today, I think I have made my whole family proud,” says Raveena, who also shared pictures from the ceremony on Instagram.
In her three decades in the film industry, the National Film Award-winning actor has carved a niche for herself, having done varied roles in her projects, including Mohra (1994), Shool (1999), Daman (2001) and K.G.F: Chapter 2 (2022). She even made her foray into the web space with the series Aranyak. Every role of hers, she says, has contributed to her journey to the Padma Shri.
“I’m grateful to all my producers, directors and co-actors who believed in me; my entire unit, who stood by and supported me. Also, my fans and well-wishers, who came to see my movies. They are pillars of strength and it’s due to them that today, my body of work is being recognised. I am really thankful,” she signs off.
Laurels galore for Keeravani
Oscar-winning music composer M M Keeravani was honoured with the Padma Shri on Wednesday by President Droupadi Murmu. RRR (2022) director S S Rajamouli accompanied him to the ceremony.
I keep testing myself at regular intervals. It keeps the fear of contracting the virus at bay-Dharmendra
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Titas Chowdhury (HINDUSTAN TIMES; January 16, 2022)
Actor Dharmendra took to social media on Wednesday to share a video of himself receiving a Coronavirus booster shot. “The Omicron variant is spreading like wildfire,” he says, noting the need for everyone over the age of 60 to be jabbed. The actor adds, “I’m trying to take care of myself. But even after taking the shot, we should be very careful. So far, I’m doing well.”
The 86-year-old actor is currently nestled in his farmhouse in Lonavala to keep himself safe and away from Mumbai, where Coronavirus cases are on the rise. Dharmendra shares that he keeps himself busy with writing poetry and taking regular walks. He adds, “I also keep testing myself at regular intervals. It keeps the fear of contracting the virus at bay. I was supposed to go for a shoot in Daman but I cancelled it.”
However, he is quick to add that he’s eager to get back to work: “Five to ten days of shooting for Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani are still left. I truly enjoy playing this character. I’m so used to working that I can never sit idle. Work is worship for me.”
A couple of weeks back, Dharmendra was in Manali with his family, including his elder son, actor-politician Sunny Deol. “It was one of life’s best experiences. Sunny is an introvert, but this time he was very friendly with me. Baap bete ke beech mein izzat bahut zaroori hai but thoda sa khul jaana bhi achha hai. We went camping and enjoyed the snow,” ends the actor, who will also be seen in Apne 2.
Radhika Mukherjee told me that if I wanted to marry her, I would have to leave acting-Shaan
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Titas Chowdhury (HINDUSTAN TIMES; November 13, 2021)
Singer Shaan will soon star in music composer Ilaiyaraaja’s musical. The singer says that it was while recording a song for the film that he received the offer to play a part in the film. “While recording, I realised that there’s a lot of acting involved in the singing. The tempo was changing and there were a lot of impromptu reactions to the rhythm. That’s when the director offered me the role,” Shaan shares.
Elated to be collaborating with Ilaiyaraaja, he says, “Ilaiyaraaja is a living legend. He has composed some great music. Every time he calls me to record, I feel overwhelmed. I’ve had the fortune of singing a lot of songs for him in different languages.”
Apart from doing cameos in films like Secret Superstar (2017) and Helicopter Eela (2018), Shaan played the lead in Balwinder Singh Famous Ho Gaya (2014) and a pivotal part in Daman (2001). And while he was always getting acting offers, he turned them down.
Quiz him about it and he quips, “Radhika (Mukherjee; wife) told me that if I wanted to marry her, I would have to leave acting. And I was too scared to act again after looking at myself in Daman. Music ka career accha chal raha tha and I didn’t want to become a laughing stock.”
Going forward, Shaan would want to act in films that “convey positive messages”. The Tanha Dil singer adds, “After watching a few of my recent music videos, Radhika feels ki ab mujhse acting ho payegi (laughs). I’m in my late 40s and not getting any younger. So, I thought of giving it a shot.”
Television’s endearing Natu Kaka passes away; Bagha recounts their journey together
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Tanvi Trivedi (BOMBAY TIMES; October 5, 2021)
Ghanshyam Nayak (77), best known as Natu Kaka from Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, passed away on Sunday after a prolonged battle with cancer. The team members of Taarak Mehta... have been very upset after hearing the news. We spoke to Tanmay Vekaraia, who plays Natu Kaka’s nephew Bagha on the show and shared maximum screen time with the veteran actor. Tanmay, who joined the show in 2010, said, “Ghanshyam bhai has seen me working as a child actor. I was a kid when he used to work in plays.”
Tanmay says, “When I got the opportunity to work with him in Taarak..., I was very happy; it revived our old association. We used to share the same make-up room, have lunch and snacks together and travel to work and back home together every day. He was very dear to me and a special person in my life. For two hours after I heard the news of his demise, I was just recalling the entire series of meetings, good moments and the time I shared working with him since my childhood.”
Talking about his dear Natukaka, he added, “He was a very easy-going and simple individual. A talented actor, I remember his struggles. Though he worked in several plays, films and TV shows, he got his much-deserved fame and recognition only after he crossed 60 years of age. Life had been tough for him and I respect the way he lived his life. I knew him for more than two decades and I loved the innocence with which he delivered his dialogues. He will continue to live in my memories forever.”
Producer Asit Kumarr Modi said, “Ghanshyam bhai was not only connected with me because of Taarak..., I have known him for more than two decades because he has acted in many of my TV shows, earlier, too. Unfortunately, the past one year was difficult for me to get him back on the sets because of his illness but I invited him to Daman when we moved there. He shot for an episode and was happy spending time with the entire unit. Taarak... has lost a very important and talented actor and I would say Gujarati theatre and television values his contribution. He would always say he wanted to work till the last day of his life.”
Incidentally, in an interview to BT a few months ago, while talking about his love for his craft, Natukaka had said that he wanted to work till the last day of his life.
The gay community was emotional and happy about the way they were represented in My Brother Nikhil-Purab Kohli
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Sanjay Suri and Purab Kohli talk about their film My Brother... Nikhil, which focussed on the relationship between a gay couple at a time when homosexuality had no place in mainstream Bollywood films
Onkar Kulkarni (BOMBAY TIMES; June 26, 2021)
At a time when homosexuality was rarely mentioned in Bollywood films and same-sex relationships were not a part of the mainstream narrative, Sanjay Suri and Purab Kohli dared to take on the film My Brother…Nikhil. The 2005-film, which portrayed the story of two gay men, also touched upon the subject of AIDS. The movie directed by Onir always wins a special mention for putting the spotlight on same-sex relationships.
In the ongoing Pride Month, we catch up with the film’s lead actors, Sanjay and Purab, who speak about being a part of the film and the kind of appreciation they received from the audience and gay community. Excerpts:
My Brother…Nikhil was made at a time when homosexuality was not a part of the mainstream narrative in Bollywood. What inspired you to take on a film that dealt with such a sensitive subject, and that too, helmed by a debutant director?
Sanjay: The first time I met Onir was when we were shooting for Daman: A Victim of Marital Violence (2001). He was working on the film as an editor. When Kalpana Lajmi, who was directing the film, had to leave the set for a day due to an emergency, she gave Onir the responsibility of managing the shoot. We all were happy with his job. I asked him to come up with a script, which I could produce. That’s when he showed me the script of My Brother…Nikhil. I was moved by the writing. I thought the story needed to be told, so I offered to co-produce it. As for acting in it, I didn’t think twice because I wanted the message to reach the audience. However, I was warned by many people who felt the film would finish my career. Frankly, such talk encouraged me to explore the subject more.
Purab: Initially, I was skeptical about taking up the project because just before I was offered the film, I had shot for Luke Kenny’s first directorial 13th Floor, in which I played a gay character. So, I took some time to read the script. It was so fine that I gave the nod immediately after reading it. I am glad that I did a film like My Brother…Nikhil. It happened at a time when I was enjoying my career as a VJ, but this movie made me realise that I should focus on acting as a career.
Was there a lot of research and prep involved to get the nuances of your characters and relationship in the film right?
Purab: To begin with, Onir wanted me to play the role of Nikhil, which eventually Sanjay did. For me, Nigel was more of an effeminate character, while Nikhil — a state-level swimmer — was the more masculine one. So, I had to process how I would go about playing this character. I was very young when I played this role, and I often drew references from my mother’s friend, who was gay. While shooting, there were certain activities that Onir introduced me to, which helped me portray Nigel better. For example, to understand the creative side of the character, Onir got me a lot of plain T-shirts and asked me to paint them. In fact, many T-shirts that I sport in the film were painted by me.
Did you concentrate a lot on how the relationship between the two of you would unfold on the screen?
Sanjay: Actually, it all happened very naturally. We didn’t rehearse much. It was so organic that if Onir had added a kissing scene or an intimate scene, I would have been comfortable doing that, too. However, we didn’t keep any such scenes as we didn’t want them to take away the focus from the issues that we wanted to highlight. For the same reason, in the film, we haven’t shown how Nikhil contracts HIV.
Purab: Sanjay and I were like two ingredients that blended well and that made our relationship seem real.
The film received a lot of appreciation from the critics, what kind of reception did it get from the gay community?
Purab: I remember we had hosted a special screening for the members of the gay community, who appreciated the film a lot and were emotional when they saw it. Probably, it was for the first time that they felt that they were being represented in the right manner in our cinema. Personally, I felt proud when my uncle appreciated me for doing this film. It came as a surprise as I wasn’t sure about his thought process and was skeptical about his reaction. More than the theatrical release, we got a lot of attention when the film premiered on TV many years later. In fact, today, it is available on an OTT platform, too, and I am happy that we have the younger generation watching it.
Sanjay: We had also invited HIV positive patients for the screening, as the film also dealt with that subject. After one of the screenings, a lady met me and said, ‘Thank you for making this film as it helped me understand my daughter better, who I lost to AIDS 10 years ago’.
Did the film make you popular with the gay community?
Sanjay: I remember when I was walking the streets of San Francisco with my wife, I had a couple of men screaming, ‘Hey Nikhil, I love you’. At that time, there were no social media, but my website had gone live and there were so many messages I received from gay men. Some of them were surprised and even disappointed that I was straight in real life and married to a woman.
I’ve always put my foot down when it comes to the remuneration I deserve-Sai Tamhankar
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Preeti Atulkar (BOMBAY TIMES; June 19, 2021)
She is one of the most sought-after actresses in Marathi cinema today, but Sai Tamhankar calls herself an accidental actor. “For me, it all changed when I did my first play, Aadhe Adhoore, for a state level competition at Sangli during my college days,” she recollects, adding, “The experience of performing on stage for the first time was so surreal that I did another play soon after. I began to enjoy acting and found the process to be extremely satisfying. Soon, good opportunities started coming my way and I bagged my first TV show while I was in college. It’s been a non-stop journey since then.”
‘IT’S A RELIEF TO BE DOING SOMETHING THAT I LOVE’
Sai, who was shooting in Daman till recently for Maharashtrachi Hasya Jatra 2, is back in Mumbai. The actress feels fortunate to be working in these uncertain times. She shares, “It gives me immense joy to be watching some amazing performances from the judge’s chair. Right now, we are all so stressed out and uncertain about things. In such times, this show is a great way to keep myself involved and, of course, stress free. It is a relief to be doing something I love, especially amid the pandemic.”
‘KRITI SANON WOULD SPEAK WITH ME IN MARATHI’
Apart from waiting for the release of her various Marathi projects, including Pondicherry, Colorphool and Medium Spicy, Sai is also set to be seen in two Bollywood films — Laxman Utekar’s Mimi and Madhur Bhandarkar’s India Lockdown.
Her India Lockdown co-star Shweta Basu Prasad had reportedly visited Mumbai’s red-light area as a part of the prep for her role as a sex-worker in the film. Ask Sai about her role, she says, “I had to work on a particular dialect. That’s all that I can say at this juncture.”
The actress is also all praises for her co-stars from both films. “Shweta (Basu Prasad) and I have a mutual admiration for each other’s work. Kriti Sanon (who she’s worked with in Mimi) is extremely cool and easygoing. She exudes a happy vibe; there’s never a dull moment when she is around. I remember she would often try to speak with me in Marathi on the sets. But one thing that I strongly relate to with Kriti is her passion for work.”
‘PAY DISPARITY EXISTS, AND WE NEED TO START A MOVEMENT AGAINST IT’
Voicing her opinion on the gender pay gap, Sai says, “Pay disparity has been there since ages now. It is wrong and there is no debating that. People have started realising it, but things will not change overnight. We need to unite and probably start a movement to work through it. Having said this, personally, I have never enquired about another artiste’s pay, but I’ve always put my foot down when it comes to the remuneration I deserve. I am also thinking of altering some of the clauses in my contract as a female artiste.”
Cyclone Tauktae destroys many Bollywood film sets causing further delays
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(From left) The set of Tiger 3 was built at SRPF Ground, and Gangubai Kathiawadi, at Film City
Reeling under lockdown, showbiz hit hard again as Cyclone Tauktae affects sets of Tiger 3, Maharaja; filming of TV serials along the western coast stalled
Uma Ramasubramanian, Mohar Basu (MID-DAY; May 19, 2021)
Cyclone Tauktae battered Mumbai with rains and gusty winds on Monday, leaving behind a trail of destruction. Film and television sets spread across different locations in the city that have been standing unused since April 15 due to the suspension of shoots, too suffered at the hands of nature’s fury.
Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali had an elaborate set built at Film City for the final stint of Gangubai Kathiawadi. “Ahead of the monsoons last year, Bhansali sir had the entire area covered to ensure minimum damage. The move benefitted him immensely as the set-up remained unscathed despite Monday’s torrential rains,” reveals a source.
It is heard that some producers sent workers to Film City to cover their sets when news of the cyclone was announced over the weekend. Salman Khan was shooting for Maneesh Sharma’s Tiger 3 before the junta curfew was imposed in Maharashtra. The source reveals that a set-up, along the lines of a Dubai market, had been created at the SRPF Ground in Goregaon for the stint. “The outdoor set-ups of Tiger 3 and Junaid Khan’s Maharaja [tentatively titled], which was built in Marol, have been slightly impacted.”
The make-believe worlds of television shows have been hit harder. Birendra Nath Tiwari, president, Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), says, “Film City, which is largely a green belt, has suffered the most. Thankfully, shoots were suspended in the city, so there has only been damage to property, and no loss of lives. That said, there has been mass-scale destruction of sets.” A wall has apparently caved in on the site where popular show Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai used to be filmed.
The television industry has suffered another blow due to the cyclone — all shoots along the western coast have been stalled. “The shoots of web shows and serials in Daman, Diu, Umbergaon and Gujarat have been halted. Things were bad enough in the entertainment industry, and the cyclone made it worse. It will be a week before the damage can be taken stock of, and shoots can resume,” adds Tiwari.
As shoots are stalled in Goa, TV show producers start scouting for new locations
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Tanvi Trivedi and Flexcia D’Souza (BOMBAY TIMES; May 8, 2021)
Eleven TV shows relocated to Goa after shootings were stalled in Maharashtra last month and they are now left with no choice but to wrap up and return to Mumbai. The hunt for new locations has already begun. The shows that had shifted base to Goa are Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Mein, Aapki Nazron Ne Samjha, Shaurya Aur Anokhi Ki Kahani, Molkki, Bawara Dil, Kumkum Bhagya, Kundali Bhagya, Yeh Hai Chahatein, Apna Time Bhi Aayega, Tujhse Hai Raabta and Qurbaan Hua.
A few days back, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant had announced a lockdown till May 3, but TV shoots were allowed to continue because they were filming in resorts and villas. However, now with the rising cases, the Goa government has decided to put a stop to all shootings for now.
PRODUCTION HOUSES ARE LOOKING FOR NEW LOCATIONS
While some production houses have decided to move back to Mumbai, there are a few others who are toying with the idea of staying back in Goa, and move to a new location straight from there. Says a source from a production house, “Returning to Mumbai and then to another location will be time-consuming and expensive, so some producers feel that it’s better to stay back in Goa and zero in on a new location. Among the options that they are looking at are Gujarat and Daman. However, some of them plan to return to Mumbai, so that if the situation in Mumbai improves they can resume shooting here.”
ACTORS ARE WAITING FOR OFFICIAL INTIMATION BY PRODUCTION HOUSES
We spoke to a few actors who are shooting in Goa, who said that they haven’t been informed anything officially. Neil Bhatt, the lead actor of Ghum Hai Kisi Ke Pyaar Mein, told us on Thursday evening, “We haven’t been informed about the wrap up. We are still in the resort.” Shraddha Arya, the lead actress of Kundali Bhagya, said, “I have heard of the new rule, but we haven’t told anything yet. We have to wait and watch.”
THERE WILL BE MAJOR LOSSES, BUT HEALTH COMES FIRST: GOA LINE PRODUCERS
When we reached out to Antonio Costa, President of the All Goa Line Producers Association, he said, “Whatever scheduled shoots were taking place, have been put on hold, as of 1 pm on Thursday. They’ve packed up and some of them are planning to move to Daman or Diu, since these two union territories are still open. These shoots are being handled by the line producers registered with us. There are a lot of other shoots taking place, which do not go through the loop, and which we term as illegal. They are out of our control. Whichever shoots were in the control of the ESG and our association have been cancelled.”
A few line producers from Goa, working on a couple of TV shows, also expressed their concerns. Shiva Naik, a line producer, said, “We wrapped up or called off all the movie and web series that were being shot in the state last month itself since the second wave hit and cases were rising. Health is of utmost importance. Only TV show shoots were going on, which have also been cancelled now. I think we need to take it easy for a while and start work only once the situation gets better.”
Sandeep Kotecha, who was working with production units of three TV shows in Goa, said, “It’s going to be a major loss. And this will have long-term effects since the situation doesn’t seem to be getting any better.”
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With Goa government cancelling shoot permissions, Ekta Kapoor’s shows on wait-and-watch mode; Apna Time Bhi Aayega unit consider moving to Hyderabad
Uma Ramasubramanian, Letty Mariam Abraham (MID-DAY; May 8, 2021)
The Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG), on Thursday, cancelled the permission granted to shoot films and television shows in the state in the wake of the rising cases. This has posed a difficulty for the units of as many as 11 shows that had shifted base to Goa in mid-April after the Maharashtra government imposed a junta curfew.
A prime example is Zee TV’s Apna Time Bhi Aayega, which was being filmed in the beach state over the past 20 days. With only a week’s bank of episodes, producer-writer Ved Raj says the team has no option but to quickly set up base in another location. “Hyderabad is one of the options. We are also looking at the possibility [of filming in] Gujarat or Daman. We have a bank of episodes till the coming Friday. So, the idea is to move to the next location, instead of returning to Mumbai to figure out the plan of action,” he says.
The filming of Ekta Kapoor’s popular shows, including Kumkum Bhagya and Molkki, was progressing smoothly in bio-bubbles. A source reveals, “All shoots have been halted since Friday morning. The makers of these shows are considering making an appeal to the authorities to let them continue shooting as they adhere to stringent safety norms. They will have clarity by Saturday.”
Kalpana Lajmi ji wasn't rewarded enough for the steps she took-Raveena Tandon
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Raveena Tandon on the deceased 'pioneer' of women-oriented cinema
Raveena Tandon (MID-DAY; September 25, 2018)
I won my first National Film Award for Best Actress for Daman. It was great to work with her on that film. It tackled topics like domestic violence and caste divide, which was a challenge then. But, Kalpanaji always accepted challenges. I enjoyed working with her, because, as a director, she was not rigid. She welcomed our suggestions at every point. She encouraged us to perform well.I have learnt a lot from her, one among them being not to fear challenges. Even though making women-oriented movies was a tough task, she was always up for it. She enjoyed the thrill. She liked the intention of making a difference. She was a confident filmmaker, and always believed in what she did. Having faith in your work is a quality one can learn from her.
Kalpana ji was delightful. She was strong-headed, and never forgot to appreciate the work done by her artistes. She respected the individuality of each artiste, and gave actors the freedom to react the way they wanted to. Through her films, she brought attention to women's issues. We were shooting for Daman in the '90s, when the ULFA (United Liberation Front of Assam) terror was at its peak. We were shooting in Assam when the DCP too had asked us to not shoot. But she was unafraid. The climax sequence was shot during Durga puja.
I am eternally grateful to Lajmi for believing in me. It was hard work that made this movie come alive. But, I could never shrug off the feeling that she deserved more recognition than she had received. In my opinion, she was among the pioneers of the women-oriented cinema. But, she wasn't rewarded enough for the steps she took.
I always liked to walk on the wild side, but not to the point of being bizarre-Raveena Tandon
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Renuka Vyavahare (BOMBAY TIMES; December 17, 2017)
Be it her sensual rain dance in Tip Tip Barsa Paani, comic timing in the cult classic, Andaz Apna Apna, or feisty avatar in Shool, Daman and the recent Maatr, Bollywood’s quintessential mast mast girl Raveena Tandon has donned multiple hats. And, even today, she continues to inspire her predecessors, including Sonam Kapoor and Bhumi Pednekar, who’ve often complimented her unique style quotient. And not just actresses, popular actors like Ranbir Kapoor, Shahid Kapoor, Ranveer Singh and ‘Bahubali’ Prabhas have also confessed their admiration for her.
While her performances in the latter half of her career won her accolades and awards, it is her distinct fashion sense, which continues to be decoded by fashion websites, that set trends in the 90s. The hoop earrings, short skirt-on-leggings combination in Patthar Ke Phool, getting inked before it caught on with the celeb circuit and sporting a bob cut for the song, Sheher Ki Ladki — unlike most actresses of her time, Raveena ensured that she wasn’t typecast.
BT asked her about her constant evolution and how her attire in Patthar Ke Phool had become a rage on Mumbai’s Fashion Street back in those days. She said, “The clothes that I wore in that film were out of my personal wardrobe and so, they weren’t filmi. The skirt-on-leggings was a coincidence. I had to shoot for a skating sequence and didn’t want to do it wearing a short skirt. Akshay Kumar and I even sported braids and a hippie look for a song that we shot in Goa (Dil Mein Hai Tu). It was completely bohemian. I always liked to experiment with my look and walk on the wild side, but not to the point of being bizarre.”
The actress concluded, “My filmography has been like my fashion choices — experimental and versatile. Daman and Dulhe Raja released at the same time and so did Aks and Ghulam-e-Mustafa. I am proud of the choices I have made.”
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