Raveena Tandon and Oscar-winner musician MM Keeravani were honoured with India’s fourth highest civilian award, Padma Shri, by President Sraupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhawan on Wednesday. The grand ceremony also saw the presence of Home Minister Amit Shah were also present at the ceremony.
The actress expressed her gratitude, Tandon said, “Honoured and grateful. Thank you so much, Government of Inida, for acknowledging my contributions,my life, my passion and purpose--cinema and the arts, that allowed me to contribute, not only to the film industry, but beyond. I thank all those who guided me through this journey of Art and Craft of Cinema--all those who hel my hand through it, and all those who watched me from their place above. I owe this to my father.” ALSO READ | Raveena Tandon Gets AGE-SHAMED As She Flaunts Her Scorpion Tattoo In Latest Instagram Post; Netizens Say, 'Buddhi Ho Gayi Ho Aap Madam'
Taking to her social media handle, Raveena shared a video from the event which was also attended by her daughter Rasha Thadani. Her caption read: “Thankyou all for the love and honour. Thankyou for your blessings papa, mami and mom #padmashri.”
Back in January, the central government of India announced 106 Padma Awards across categories. The categories included art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, and civil service, among others.
For the unaware, Raveena Tandon made her debut in 1991 and she is currently one of the most talented actress’ in the industry. She has been a recipient of a National Film Award and three Filmfare Awards. In 2000s, Tandon ventured into arthouse cinema and won critical acclaim for films like 'Daman' and 'Aks'. She has also been a part of TV shows. Tandon is also an environmentalist. ALSO READ | Raveena Tandon Recalls Being Called Arrogant By Filmmakers; Says, ‘No Swimming Costumes, No Kissing Scenes, Clothes Fully Intact During Rape Scenes’
On the professional front, Raveena Tandon was most recently seen in 'KGF: Chapter 2' and 'Aryanak'.
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