She adopted two daughters at 20; Years later, this Bollywood actress made one unexpected demand before marriage

Raveena Tandon, one of the adored actresses of the ’90s, became a national sensation after her film 'Mohra' in 1994. What people do not know is that at the age of 21, Raveena adopted two daughters, Pooja and Chaya, becoming a mother long before she became a wife. It was not only progressive but awesome of her to embrace motherhood at a young age.

According to India TV, Raveena once revealed that upon marrying businessman Anil Thadani in 2004, she laid one condition, he must love and accept her two daughters, just like her family and pets. Anil respected Raveena's honesty and accepted her family, which is why they developed a strong relationship to begin with.

Raveena and Anil were first introduced to one another at a film party, and they hit it off. Their friendship blossomed quickly into love, which turned into an engagement, they later had a beautiful wedding in February 2004. Raveena and Anil both came from very different worlds, and somehow their mutual respect and understanding for one another became the foundation of their marriage.

Anil Thadani, born in 1968, belongs to a film family, his father, Kundan Thadani, was a noted filmmaker. He later turned entrepreneur, founding AA Thadani, and reportedly holds a net worth between ₹50–80 crore. His business acumen and grounded nature perfectly complement Raveena’s glamorous world.

Today, Raveena and Anil share a happy family with four children, her adopted daughters, Pooja and Chaya, and their biological kids, Rasha and Ranbir. Rasha recently made her Bollywood debut with ‘Azaad’, carrying forward her mother’s legacy. Raveena’s journey from a young, single mother to a powerful woman of substance continues to inspire many.