Raveena Tandon clocks 25 years of her film 'Aks', says her character 'Neeta' remains close to her heart
Mumbai, July 13
Actor Raveena Tandon is celebrating 25 years of her 2001 film 'Aks', sharing how her character 'Neeta' remains very close to her heart.
In an Instagram post, Raveena shared glimpses of her character from the film alongside a character look of Amitabh Bachchan, who also played a key role in 'Aks'.
"25 years of AKS. Feels surreal that it's been 25 years. Neeta is still so close to my heart, and it means a lot that the character and the film are remembered even today," she wrote.
Describing the film as a "special journey", Raveena further added, "#Aks was a very special journey for me, and I'm grateful for all the love it received then and continues to get now. Some memories truly stay with you forever."
Fans quickly responded to the post, with many getting nostalgic as they remembered the film.
One wrote, "Stunning unforgettable Unbeatable," while another added, "Remembering watching years ago.. Nostalgic."
"Congratulations on 25 wonderful years of AKS, Raveena ma'am! Your portrayal of Neeta was truly unforgettable--so graceful, heartfelt, and timeless. Thank you for giving us a character we'll always cherish. Yeh Raat will forever be one of my favourite songs," a third comment read.
Directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, 'Aks' was released in 2001, featuring actors Amitabh Bachchan, Manoj Bajpayee, and Raveena Tandon among others.
The film follows the story of Raghavan Ghatge (Manoj Bajpayee), a psychotic terrorist and Manu Verma (Amitabh Bachchan), the police officer who tracks him down. In the events that follow, the two shoot each other, leading to Raghavan's soul being transferred to Verma's body and vice versa.
On the work front, Raveena was last seen in 'Welcome to the Jungle'.
Directed by Ahmed Khan, the film stars Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, Arshad Warsi, Jackie Shroff, Paresh Rawal, Lara Dutta, Johny Lever, Shreyas Talpade, Tusshar Kapoor, Rajpal Yadav, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, Daler Mehndi, and Aftab Shivdasani, among others.
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Reader Comments
Nostalgia overload! I remember watching Aks in theatre with my family. Raveena ma'am looked so graceful, and Bachchan sir's dual role was mind-blowing. The concept of soul transfer was so fresh back then. So glad she's celebrating this milestone. Truly a film that stays with you forever. ❤️
Happy 25 years! Aks was a bold experiment for its time. But honestly, I feel Raveena's role could have been written with more depth. Neeta was more of a love interest than a fully developed character, which was a bit disappointing given the film's ambition. Still, her performance was sincere and memorable.
The way she carries herself in that character still inspires me! Neeta was a woman of substance even in a male-dominated narrative. Raveena Tandon proved she's more than just 'Mohra' or 'Andaz Apna Apna' - she can do intense roles too. Aks and Daman showed her range. 25 years well celebrated! ✨
Honestly, this film is so underrated! It was Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's first film before Rang De Basanti and it already showed his genius. The way he handled the supernatural elements with Indian sensibility was brilliant. Raveena ma'am, your Neeta is indeed unforgettable. And that climax scene still haunts me!
I'm not Indian but I absolutely love Bollywood, and Aks is one of my favorites. The whole concept of
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