President said she always watched my movies: Raveena Tandon after

Mumbai (Maharashtra), April 8: Raveena Tandon, who was awarded the Padma Shri for her contributions to Indian cinema, described the award ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhawan as “beautiful” and recounted how President Draupadi Murmu told the actor that she has seen all of her films.

Speaking with the media about her experience, the actor said, “My daughter Rasha (Tandon) has put it in a beautiful way, it’s an achievement that is recognized before an entire community, a nation. I am truly honoured.”

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She has been in the Hindi film industry for 32 years. Raveena stated of her meeting with President Murmu, “It was a very beautiful moment. President Murmu told me she has seen all my movies. It’s so sweet of her that she said that it’s an honour for her to give me this award.”

“I told her that it was my honour that I am receiving this from you.”

Raveena was joined at the award event by her husband Anil Thadani, daughter Rasha, and son Ranbir.

“When I saw them all smiling at me, that moment is etched in my mind forever. It feels great when your family feels proud of your achievement,” she said.

Raveena, in addition to acting, works for humanitarian issues through her own foundation and other organisations for which she serves as an ambassador.

Yet, the actress has categorically stated that she does not wish to brag about her social work.

“During covid, my organization provided oxygen cylinders to Delhi free of cost. But I don’t do this for limelight. My organization has also contributed to the education of Pulwama victims’ children. I am the only actor chosen from the industry to represent women and child causes at the W20 podium which comes under G20,” she added.

Raveena also stated that she prefers quality over quantity. “In the coming days, You will see me in a lot of projects. Films, OTTs… But while I was working on films only, I did not burden myself with numbers. I need to spend time with my family.”

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– ANI

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