In the 90s, Bollywood was buzzing with stories of love, heartbreak, and drama, especially involving Akshay Kumar. Before marrying Twinkle Khanna, Akshay was linked with several Bollywood actresses. Among them, Raveena Tandon’s name often came up. Their relationship was not just a casual affair—it was a full-blown romance that lasted for nearly three years. There were even rumors of the two being engaged, with the engagement allegedly taking place in the presence of their families.
However, things took a sharp turn when Akshay Kumar grew closer to Shilpa Shetty. This marked the end of Akshay’s relationship with Raveena Tandon. The breakup reportedly left Raveena deeply hurt, and she found herself struggling emotionally, particularly while filming her movie Ziddi with Sunny Deol.
Sunny Deol Stood by Raveena
During the shoot of Ziddi in 1997, Raveena’s emotional state became noticeable to her co-stars. Sunny Deol, who shared a friendly bond with Raveena, noticed her sadness. After learning about the breakup, Sunny Deol became furious with Akshay Kumar for hurting Raveena.
It was no secret in the industry that Sunny Deol didn’t have the best opinion of Akshay Kumar at the time, due to his reputation for being a “Casanova.” Akshay’s name was often linked with several actresses, including Raveena, Shilpa Shetty, and Ayesha Jhulka. Sunny, being protective of Raveena, confronted Akshay over the issue, expressing his anger at how Akshay had treated Raveena.
Rumors of a Fight Between Sunny and Akshay
Rumors began circulating that the tension between Sunny and Akshay escalated into a heated argument. It was reported that Sunny Deol confronted Akshay Kumar directly over how he had treated Raveena. However, while many stories about the confrontation circulated, nothing was ever confirmed publicly.
There were also whispers that Sunny Deol and Raveena Tandon became closer after this incident, sparking rumors of a romantic relationship between them. This alleged closeness between Sunny and Raveena supposedly created tension between Sunny Deol and his long-time companion Dimple Kapadia, although these reports remained speculative.
Akshay Kumar Marries Twinkle Khanna
Interestingly, the rift between Sunny and Akshay reportedly cooled down years later when Akshay Kumar married Twinkle Khanna, Dimple Kapadia’s daughter, in 2001. Akshay’s marriage to Twinkle seemed to close the chapter on any lingering issues between Sunny and Akshay. Despite the past drama, both actors maintained their professional relationship.
Akshay and Sunny’s Professional Collaboration
In 2002, just a year after Akshay’s wedding, Sunny Deol and Akshay Kumar worked together on the multi-starrer film Jaani Dushman. This collaboration suggested that the two had moved past their personal differences and were focused on their careers.
The love triangle involving Akshay, Raveena, and Sunny, along with the rumored tensions, remains a fascinating chapter of Bollywood’s past, but all the actors involved have since moved on, both personally and professionally.
