After 22 Years, Akshay Kumar Reunites With Ex-Girlfriend Raveena Tandon; Actor’s Witty Remark Goes Viral
‘She Was Once a Heroine, Now She’s a Heroine’s Mother,’ says Akshay Kumar while recalling Raveena’s professionalism during an old film shoot.
Bollywood’s ‘Khiladi’ star Akshay Kumar:
is all set to entertain audiences once again with his upcoming comedy entertainer, ‘Welcome To The Jungle’. The film has been creating significant buzz in the industry due to its massive star cast and grand scale. During the trailer launch event, Akshay Kumar grabbed headlines not only for his comments about being called a “flop actor” in the film but also for his candid remarks about former girlfriend Raveena Tandon.
The much-talked-about reunion of Akshay Kumar and Raveena Tandon after nearly 22 years has become one of the biggest highlights of ‘Welcome To The Jungle’. The iconic pair, once considered among Bollywood’s most loved on-screen couples, will be sharing screen space again, much to the excitement of fans.
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Akshay Kumar Reacts to ‘Flop Actor’ Tag
During the event, media representatives questioned Akshay Kumar about a dialogue in the film where he refers to himself as a “flop actor.” Responding in his trademark humorous style, the actor clarified that such dialogues are written purely for the storyline and should not be taken personally.
“Such dialogues are never written to target anyone. They are meant for the character and the situation in the film. Audiences should view them as part of the story rather than as personal comments,” Akshay said, adding that there was no reason to take the line seriously.
Akshay Recalls an Old Incident Involving Raveena
When asked what quality of Raveena Tandon has remained unchanged over the years, Akshay praised her professionalism and dedication.
He recalled an incident from an old film shoot when only a few minutes were left before sunset and there wasn’t enough time for a costume change. According to Akshay, Raveena quickly changed her look inside a generator van and returned to the set within minutes, making what seemed impossible possible.
“She has always been extremely professional. I still remember how efficiently she handled that situation during the shoot,” he said.
‘Earlier She Was a Heroine, Now She’s a Heroine’s Mother’
The fun moment of the event came when Akshay was asked what had changed about Raveena over the years. With a smile, the actor replied, “Raveena is a wonderful actress. Earlier, she was a heroine, and now she is the mother of a heroine.”
His light-hearted remark left the audience laughing and quickly became a talking point among fans and media alike.
Fans Excited for the Reunion
The reunion of Akshay Kumar and Raveena Tandon after more than two decades has generated considerable excitement among Bollywood lovers. Fans are eagerly waiting to see the former hit pair recreate their on-screen magic in ‘Welcome To The Jungle’, one of the most anticipated comedy films of the year.



