Raveena`s dad gets Dada Saheb Phalke award

Raveena`s dad gets Dada Saheb Phalke award
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 17:39 IST
By Subhash K Jha, Santa Banta News Network
/>"Recently our family has gone through some trying times. We needed something good to happen. I was in London when I heard about Dad getting the Dada Saheb for legendary director. We're delighted...and surprised.

We thought everyone has forgotten the man who made so many super-hits in the 1960s. And in such a wide variety of genres, from the suspense thriller in Anhonee, to the musical-whodunit in Khel Khel Mein to the family saga Khuddar....My dad was at one time synonymous with genre-hopping cinema.

He never stuck to one specific style or cast. He worked with the whole industry from Amitabh Bachchan to Rishi Kapoor to Sanjeev Kumar.

Yeah agreed he didn't launch his daughter (me, giggle). He preferred to launch my brother Rajiv in a film called Ek Main Aur Ek Tu with Ranjita Kaur's sister Rubina which bombed.

The title was taken from a chartbuster from Khel Khel Mein. Today Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh are identified by those songs. But who remembers my Dad?

It saddens me because long before Ravi Chopra made Baghban my dad made Zindagi with Sanjeev Kumar and Mala Sinha which was on the same them of an old inseparable couple splintered by the family. My Dad is very shy of honours and recognition.

He brought me up as more of a son than a daughter. Whatever I am owe to his name in the industry. Ravi Tandon na hotey to Raveena ko entry nahin milta."
Sanjay Dutt calls The Bhootnii a perfect horror-comedy blend and reveals what made him come on board for the film!

Renowned for his intense performances and larger-than-life screen presence, Sanjay Dutt is set to

Friday, April 04, 2025
Sara Ali Khan Embraces Spirituality at Karnataka's Chandramauleshwara Temple!

Actress Sara Ali Khan, known for her elegance and grounded nature, once again showcased her deep spiritual

Friday, April 04, 2025
Tanya Maniktala reveals what makes her latest series Loot Kaand a compelling watch on Amazon MX Player!

Amazon MX Player, Amazon’s free streaming service, turned up the heat with its latest series, Loot Kaand, a

Friday, April 04, 2025
Shilpa Shetty emphasises perseverance as the key to success at Femina Circle's empowering debut in Pune!

Femina Circle, is an exclusive membership club designed for women to connect, foster meaningful

Friday, April 04, 2025
Badshah Gets Emotional Remembering Sidhu Moose Wala During 'Indian Idol 15' Finale!

The grand finale of ‘Indian Idol Season 15’ turned emotional as rapper and music sensation Badshah

Friday, April 04, 2025
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT