Silver screen darlings of the ‘90s, Akshay Kumar and Raveena Tandon, known for delivering blockbuster movies such as ‘Mohra’, ‘Main Khiladi Tu Anari’, and ‘Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi’, are poised for a sensational reunion in the upcoming comedy film ‘Welcome to the Jungle’. The duo, whose on-screen chemistry was electrifying in chartbusters like ‘Tu Cheez Badi Hai Mast Mast’ and ‘Tip Tip Barsa Paani’, are set to rekindle that magic nearly two decades later.
The much-loved jodi’s comeback has brought with it a torrent of nostalgia, and naturally, past memories have resurfaced, shedding light on their off-screen relationship that was once the talk of the town. A still from the iconic film ‘Mohra’ etches in memory not only a cinematic moment but also encapsulates the beginning of their real-life love story.
Raveena Tandon, a ’90s icon in her own right, recently made headlines when an old television interview of hers went viral on Reddit. Within this candid exchange, the actress opened up about a tumultuous period during her relationship with the Bollywood Tsar Akshay Kumar. The two, engaged to be married at the time, encountered roller-coaster dynamics, according to the actress. Tandon revealed, in what was a candid confession, that while being engaged to her, Akshay got engaged to two other women.
Further complicating this love saga, Tandon explained how the engagements unfolded amidst a series of breakups and reconciliations between the two actors. The relationship took an unexpected turn when Akshay proposed to another woman shortly after one of their breakups, leaving Tandon in a state of bewilderment and ultimately leading to their final separation. “My parents saw me crying over you so they said no problem beta we’ll get you somebody else,” Akshay had reportedly told her. Raveena’s response was laced with hurt and disbelief as she remembers saying, “Yeh kya koi khilona hai kya ki ek toot gaya toh koi baat nahi bachcha hum tumhare liye dusra le ayenge (Is this a toy that if one is broken your parents will get you another)?”
This personal revelation adds an intriguing layer to the duo’s upcoming silver screen reunion. The anticipation of ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ is heightened not merely by the return of Raveena and Akshay’s partnership but also by a star-studded cast. Renowned actors such as Disha Patani, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Sanjay Dutt, amidst others, are slated to feature in this Ahmed Khan directorial motion picture.
In light of their forthcoming collaboration, Akshay Kumar shared his excitement about returning to work with Raveena, specifically referencing their iconic number ‘Tip Tip Barsa Paani’. “We’re doing a film called ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ for which we will begin shooting soon. That song is a brilliant song and even ‘Tip Tip Barsa Paani’ also. We’ve done maximum hit films together, and I am looking forward to starting the shoot after a long long time, and we will be together on the same screen,” the action star remarked in a recent conversation with ANI.
The film ‘Welcome 3’ is gearing up to be a comedy spectacle, with talents including Rajpal Yadav, Shreyas Talpade, Kiku Sharda, and esteemed singers-turned-actors like Daler Mehndi and Mika Singh. Not to mention, the ensemble will be joined by actors of repute such as Rahul Dev, Mukesh Tiwari, Sharib Hashmi, Inaamulhaq, Zakir Hussain, and Yashpal Sharma, carving what can be expected to be a hilarious adventure.
As the audiences await this revival of the ‘90s magic, the inadvertent trip down memory lane provided by Raveena Tandon has stirred both enthusiasm and reflection on the unpredictable nature of relationships, fame, and the ceaseless allure of Bollywood’s cinematic pairings.
