Raveena Tandonwho ruled the marquee in the 90s, is still going strong, thanks to her strong performances in OTT projects like Aranyak, Karmma Calling and others. Off-screen, the actress always speaks her mind and has often shared her thoughts on how the industry works. In an old interview, she recalled dealing with underhanded politics during her career, but emphasized her commitment to never intentionally harming someone else’s career.

In a conversation with Rajshri Unplugged, Raveena shared her observations on the competitive nature of the film industry in the 90s, comparing it to today’s more impersonal environment.

She also emphasized the progressive nature of some of her dramatic roles, emphasizing their relevance ahead of their time. She said the atmosphere on set was so fun. People teased each other about fights, adventures, and revenge dramas. It used to be action-packed.
Raveena added that some people are insecure and can’t stand to see others succeed. Talking about the tough competition, Raveena said, “On how cutthroat the film industry was, Raveena continued, “Some people are insecure and they can’t stand to see others succeed. They look for ways to drag others down. It could be through their relationships, through the groups they belong to, they could go after you through your boyfriends and girlfriends. Our industry is undoubtedly competitive. But what industry isn’t? The difference is that we talk about the film industry because people want to gossip about famous people. Here too, people engage in politics.

Raveena further admitted that she has never harmed anyone else’s career: “If something like this has ever happened because of me, it was not intentional and I am ready to apologize for it. My father used to say that when a baby learns to walk, he falls over and over again before he can get up and eventually become someone who can walk with his head held high. This is the lesson I was taught. I haven’t hurt anyone, I haven’t gotten anyone kicked out of a movie. And I have no problem working with newcomers, because I was once a newcomer too.”
Raveena Tandon will soon be seen in OTT film ‘Patna Shukla’.