Raveena Tandon, who has captivated audiences with her alluring performances and stellar acting for over three decades, is also a dedicated philanthropist, social worker, and activist. She passionately advocates for multiple causes and voices her opinions unapologetically. As she turns a year older on October 26, we take a look at some of her notable contributions to society.

Raveena Tandon's philanthropist work

She stunned the world when, at the age of 21, when she became a single mother by adopting two girls, Pooja and Chaya. A long-time advocate for women’s empowerment, she has been honoured by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. In 2023, she was appointed as a delegate of W20, the women’s empowerment wing of G20 India’s Presidency, becoming the first Bollywood celebrity to achieve this recognition.