Raveena Tandon on getting Padma Shri: 'I fulfilled my dad’s dream'

Actor Raveena Tandon was honoured with the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award, by President Draupadi Murmu on April 5 during a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi. The actor said that she has fulfilled her dad’s dream.

In an exclusive conversation with Hindustan Times, she said, 'It was definitely an emotional moment for me because it was something that my father had always dreamt and thought that it would be a proud moment (for him) whenever I get the Padma Shri honour.'

'I did get the honour, but unfortunately, he is not here to see it. So, getting the honour was mixed emotions for me. It came with a bit of happiness and a bit more happiness. More happiness was when I was thinking about him and saying (to myself) that at least, I fulfilled my dad’s dream.'

Raveena also spoke about her children Rasha and Ranbir Thadani, who were there with her while she got Padma Shri and said, 'It was very special that my children could see me go and get my Padma Shri in front of the nation. And I hope they are proud children today as I’m a proud parent whenever I see them get their top grades or when they get honoured at school.'

On the work front, Raveena will be next seen in 'Ghudchadi'.

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