Raveena Tandon and Karisma Kapoor were two of the most sought-after stars of the 90s Bollywood era. Their popularity was sky-high, with filmmakers and fans alike eager to see them on screen. However, alongside their success, there were persistent rumors of a feud between the two actresses. These rumors became so widespread that they even led to speculations about a physical altercation at the airport during the shoot of the film Aatish. After 30 years of silence on the matter, Raveena Tandon has finally addressed these rumors and set the record straight.
Raveena Tandon Denies Feud with Karisma Kapoor
In a recent interview with Filmfare, Raveena Tandon made it clear that the so-called “catfight” between her and Karisma Kapoor was nothing more than a fabrication. According to Raveena, the reports of discord between them were exaggerated and used as “spicy gossip” to capture the public’s attention.
“I am still friends with Pooja Bhatt, Juhi Chawla, Madhuri Dixit, and Shilpa Shetty,” Raveena shared. “There was no catfight between Karisma and me. It was just presented that way to add some masala to the news. Back in those days, we didn’t have social media where we could clear the air. But why is it that whenever there’s talk about actresses, it’s always labeled as a catfight? It was never like that.”
The Airport Incident: What Really Happened?
One of the most talked-about incidents was an alleged altercation between Raveena and Karisma at the airport during the filming of Aatish. This incident was often cited as proof of the supposed rivalry between the two stars. However, Raveena has now clarified what actually happened.
“It was never a catfight. I don’t believe in that,” Raveena explained. “There might have been discussions or disagreements, like why are you doing this, or what’s the need to do this. But it was never a catfight. At that time, some people blew things out of proportion and added a lot of spice to the story.”
Male Actors Fought, But Actresses Were Labeled
Raveena also pointed out the double standards in how the media portrayed male and female actors. While it was common knowledge that male actors of that era often got into physical altercations, such incidents were rarely sensationalized to the extent that any disagreement between actresses was.
“The male actors of my time used to actually fight. What would you call that?” Raveena questioned. “At most, we actresses had discussions. We might have asked, ‘What’s the matter? What’s the problem? Let’s sort it out.’ But some people didn’t want to do that, so it was labeled as a catfight. There was no real catfight; it was just presented in an exaggerated manner, and we took it positively, thinking that the public wants masala, so let it be.”
Raveena and Karisma Today: No Hard Feelings
Today, Raveena Tandon and Karisma Kapoor share a cordial relationship. “We still meet, and we talk,” Raveena said, dismissing any lingering rumors of bad blood. The two actresses have moved past the media-created controversies of the 90s and have maintained their friendship over the years.
Raveena Tandon’s candid revelations put to rest the decades-old rumors of a feud between her and Karisma Kapoor. The narrative of a catfight was nothing more than a concoction of the media, eager to create drama where there was none. As Raveena rightly pointed out, the public’s thirst for sensational stories often led to exaggerated reports that were far from reality.
In an industry where competition is fierce, it’s easy for misunderstandings to be blown out of proportion. However, Raveena’s statements serve as a reminder that not everything is as it seems, and that sometimes, the truth is much simpler than the stories we are led to believe.
