“Pehle Heroine Thi Ab…”: Akshay Kumar Pulls Raveena Tandon’s Leg As He Opens Up About Reuniting With Her
Akshay Kumar reflected on reuniting with Raveena Tandon for ‘Welcome To The Jungle’, sharing a nostalgic anecdote and a playful remark about her journey.
Fans of 90s Bollywood have plenty of reasons to celebrate as long-time co-stars Akshay Kumar and Raveena Tandon are finally reuniting on the big screen. The highly anticipated on-screen collaboration is taking place in the upcoming film ‘Welcome To The Jungle’. During the recent trailer launch event for the movie, Akshay Kumar took a nostalgic trip down memory lane, opening up about his experience working with Raveena once again and reflecting affectionately on how much has changed since their early days in the film industry.
At the grand Mumbai trailer launch, the press was eager to know about the dynamic between the two veteran actors. When Akshay was specifically asked about how Raveena has evolved and changed over the years, the actor delivered a characteristic punchline that quickly caught everyone's attention.
Highlighting the passage of time and her current life stage, Akshay stated, “Pehle heroine thi, ab heroine ki maa hai”. The light-hearted, viral comment was a direct nod to Raveena’s daughter, Rasha Thadani, bringing a wave of smiles to the attendees at the promotional event.
However, Akshay’s reflections weren’t limited to humorous observations about her journey into motherhood. He made sure to take the opportunity to shower immense praise on his co-star's unwavering professionalism and incredible work ethic on set.
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Recalling an intense moment from an old film shoot, Akshay shared a compelling anecdote about a race against the clock. He explained that the crew was rapidly losing the perfect sunset light necessary for a crucial shot. To save time and ensure the production got exactly what it needed before the sun went down, Raveena managed a rapid, makeshift outfit change right inside a generator van. Akshay highlighted this specific incident as a clear testament to her sheer dedication to the craft.
While Akshay entertained the gathered press and fans in Mumbai, Raveena was notably absent from the star-studded trailer launch. The actress was away in London at the time of the event. Despite her physical absence, she made sure her support was felt, taking to her official Instagram account to share a heartfelt post where she sent her love and best wishes to the entire ‘Welcome To The Jungle’ team.
The highly-talked-about reunion of Akshay Kumar and Raveena Tandon is particularly notable given their well-documented personal history in the industry. The two stars shared a highly publicized relationship and were even engaged back in the 1990s before ultimately parting ways.
As highlighted in the reports, Raveena has previously addressed the general public's lingering fixation on their broken engagement. She has firmly emphasised that both of them have long since moved on with their respective lives and families, making this current professional reunion a positive and amicable experience.
Helmed by director Ahmed Khan, ‘Welcome To The Jungle’ serves as the third installment of the incredibly popular ‘Welcome’ comedy franchise. Featuring a massive, star-studded ensemble cast, the film is gearing up to be a major theatrical event, offering fans the signature laughs the series is known for – with the added magic of Akshay and Raveena sharing the screen once again.
The movie also stars Arshad Warsi, Suniel Shetty, Jackie Shroff, Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, Lara Dutta, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, Daler Mehndi, Aftab Shivdasani, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, Farida Jalal, Mukesh Tiwari, Yashpal Sharma, Zakir Hussain, Kiran Kumar, Vindu Dara Singh, Johny Lever, Rajpal Yadav and Paresh Rawal. It will release on June 26.
