Revisiting Raveena Tandon's wedding lehenga created from a 35-year-old sari

Daughter of director Ravi Tandon, Raveena made her acting debut in 1991 and soon rose to fame by giving back-to-back superhits in the following year, which gave her the title of the ‘it’ girl in the 90s, leaving behind divas like Madhuri Dixit and Karisma Kapoor. A recipient of Filmfare Awards, and National Film Awards, she also received the Padma Shri in 2023 and is a renowned name in Bollywood. The actress thus married film distributor Anil Thadani in a beautiful wedding ceremony and still creates news for her lehenga which was made from a 35-year-old sari. Let's find out more about her regal wedding look.

Actress Raveen Tandon tied the knot with Anil Thadani at the Shiv Niwas Palace in Udaipur in 2004 and duo raised four kids together. Her stunning maroon wedding lehenga with semi-precious stones was a dream come true moment in the early 2000s, as she used her mother's cherished 35-year-old sari and got it revamped into a wedding lehnga, on the big day she walked down the aisle looking like a real princess.

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Raveena Tandon looked gorgeous on her wedding day as she wore a stunning maroon minimal flare lehenga with heavy embellished semi-precious stones with pure embroidered detailing, with a gold fibre modern touch. The heavy zardosi work near the ends looked perfect with her stunning jewellery and heavy makeup look, creating a pure balance. Her dupatta in the shade of dark red had sheer-net fabric with minimal floral embellishment done with a broad golden border.

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It might come as a shock to some, but Bollywood director and choreographer, Farah Khan designed her jewellery and finalised the details for her. Raveena Tandon wore a heavy golden and red necklace which also exuded the look of a choker necklace, paired with matching earrings and a maang tika. She wore heavy red choodas with golden bangles and stunning long traditional kaleeras.

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From her sangeet to the wedding lehenga, Raveena Tandon opted for Delhi-based designer Manav Gangwani, who created several outfits for all her wedding functions. The man of the hour took Raveena Tandon’s mother’s 35-year-old sari and turned it into a beautiful lehenga as per her wish, recreating it with semi-precious stones and heavy bridal look embroidery, making an emotional and personal couture for the bride.

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Raveena Tandon wanted to keep a full bridal heavy makeup look with brushed fine broad eyebrows, maroon gloss with shiny eyeshadow, followed by dark-kohl eyes and winged eyeliner. She kept maroon gloss lips and had a highlighted yet contoured palette look around her cheeks which created a stunning illusion with her jewellery and makeup.

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At the pre-sangeet dinner which was a Bollywood affair, Raveena Tandon was seen wearing a beautiful black brocade lehenga. For mehendi, she wore a stunning Mughal-style Keri work sharara with spaghetti strap choli and kundan jewellery. The actress invited leading mehndi arthritis Usha Shah to apply mehendi on her hands, whereas Cory Walia did all her hair and makeup.

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Raveena Tandon's dreamy Rajasthani wedding was a spectacle of vibrant tradition and opulent grandeur, set against the majestic backdrop of Rajasthan's palatial architecture. The wedding, steeped in cultural richness, featured elaborate ceremonies that beautifully blended modern elegance with time-honored customs. Raveena, adorned in exquisite Rajasthani bridal attire, epitomized royal grace, while the festivities were marked by lively folk music, dance, and sumptuous cuisine, creating an enchanting atmosphere. The celebration not only highlighted the couple's love story but also paid homage to the regal heritage and artistic splendor of Rajasthan, making it a truly unforgettable event.

Raveena Tandon and Anil Thadani's love story began in the glitzy world of Bollywood, where their paths crossed at a social event. Their initial meetings quickly turned into a whirlwind romance, characterized by deep affection and mutual respect. Raveena, a celebrated actress, found a steady anchor in Anil, a successful film distributor. Despite the challenges of their high-profile lives, their love grew stronger, culminating in a fairy-tale wedding in 2004. Their journey together has been marked by shared joys, unwavering support, and a strong partnership, making them one of Bollywood's most enduring and beloved couples.

Anil and Raveena have two kids - Rasha and Ranbir.

Anil was previously married to producer Romu Sippy's daughter, Natasha Sippy.

Raveena Tandon and Akshay Kumar were engaged in the late 1990s. The duo had a public breakup and parted ways thereafter.

Akshay Kumar and Raveena Tandon's love story captivated Bollywood fans in the 1990s. Their on-screen chemistry in movies like "Mohra" translated into a real-life romance that quickly became the talk of the town. The pair were deeply in love and even got engaged, with Raveena publicly sharing their plans for marriage. However, their relationship faced numerous challenges, including Akshay's rumoured infidelities and his growing closeness to other actresses, which eventually led to their breakup. Despite their split, both stars moved on to successful careers and personal lives, but their romance remains a memorable chapter in Bollywood history.

Raveena had earlier spoken about their engagement and told ANI: “We were a hit pair, during Mohra, and even now, when we bump into each other socially, we all meet, we all chat. Everyone moves on. Girls have been changing their boyfriends every week in colleges, but one engagement that has broken is still stuck to my head, I don’t know why. Everyone moves on, people have divorces, they move on, what’s the big deal.”

Akshay Kumar also dated co-sstar Shilpa Shetty, after his break up with actress Raveena Tandon.