: Following her split from Akshay, Raveena found support in Sunny Deol, her co-star from Ziddi . However, as Deol was already married, she reportedly decided to part ways to avoid further complications. A Pioneer of Single Motherhood
[1990s Commercial Era] ──► Highly stylized, song-and-dance, formulaic romances [2000s Parallel Shift] ──► Realistic, socio-politically complex, mature relationships Aks (2001)
: Together, they have two children, Ranbir and Rasha, alongside Raveena's two adopted daughters, Pooja and Chhaya, whom she adopted as a single mother in 1995. Defining Onscreen Romantic Storylines
Today, she represents a rare breed: the former glamour doll who transformed into a respected character actor and a stable family woman. Her real-life relationship with Anil Thadani is the quiet after the storm, while her recent reel roles are redefining what romance looks like for mature women.
In 2004, she met Raveendra Shukla, a Mumbai-based distributor and filmmaker. Unlike her previous high-profile, "see-and-be-seen" relationships, this one was quiet. Raveendra was not a film star; he was a balanced, grounded businessman. He accepted her daughters as his own.
: The relationship ended in 1998 due to rumors of Akshay's infidelity and his link-ups with other co-stars like Shilpa Shetty.
Reuniting with Akshay Kumar at the peak of their real-life romance, she played a psychologist opposite his wrestler. The love story here was unique: he protects her from a psychotic don (played by the late Reema Lagoo). Their romantic arc was about trust in a house of horrors—a rare blend of slasher-flick tension and romantic longing.
One of the most talked-about chapters in Bollywood history is the relationship between Raveena Tandon and Akshay Kumar . Their romance blossomed on the sets of the 1994 cult classic Mohra , leading to a sizzling on-screen chemistry that transitioned into a real-life bond.
Dulhe Raja (1998), Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998), and Anari No.1 (1999).