Raveena Tandon urges compassion for stray animals at 'Ohh My Dog' screening
Mumbai, August 6
Actor Raveena Tandon has voiced the need to show compassion towards animals, expressing concern over what she described as a growing rise in cruelty against stray animals.
In a conversation with ANI on the sidelines of a special screening of 'Ohh My Dog', Tandon said, "I'd like to give a message to the entire country. I'd like to urge our High Courts and our Supreme Court that the greatness of a nation is recognized by the way it treats and has compassion for its animals."
"The way cruelty is happening nowadays....incidents of abuse include animals being thrown from buildings or set on fire. it's a horrible situation," she added.
The actress further argued that the solution lies in properly implementing the Animal Birth Control (ABC) program, which focuses on the sterilisation and vaccination of stray dogs as a humane method of population management.
"The ABC program that was there for the dogs should be implemented, otherwise this situation wouldn't have happened. It's not our dogs' fault. It's us humans' fault, as the laws weren't implemented properly," she asserted.
At the event, the Bollywood star, an animal lover and activist, expressed her support for the film and the message it conveys.
"Support, promote, associate, we do everything together. Because these are films made from the heart. That's why it's very necessary," she said.
Director Amit Rai also shared how Raveena Tandon agreed to attend the screening without any hesitation.
"No convincing was needed. I called her once and told her about this. She shared the trailer, the teaser, and said, 'On the day of the screening, I'll be there'. Today, she has come here after shooting all day," Rai told ANI.
A special screening of 'Ohh My Dog' was held in Mumbai, featuring star-studded guests in attendance.
Present at the event were producers Ramesh Taurani, Bhushan Kumar and actors Rajesh Kumar, Rupali Ganguly, and Pankaj Tripathi among others.
Written and directed by Amit Rai, 'Ohh My Dog' features an ensemble cast led by Pankaj Tripathi and Pawan Malhotra.
The film also stars Maahi Rai, Rajesh Kumar, Geeta Agrawal Sharma, Vijay Mishra, and Sulakhyana Baruah.
Living up to its title, the family entertainer also features canine stars Bruno and Oscar, along with more than 250 dogs, as per trade analyst Taran Adarsh.
The film is jointly produced by Amit Rai, Sana Warsi, and Rajesh Bhardwaj under the banners of Babulal Biscope and Thinking Hats Entertainment.
The film is set for a theatrical release on August 7, 2026.
— ANI
Reader Comments
It breaks my heart hearing about animals being thrown from buildings or set on fire. This is not who we should be as a society. I hope this film spreads awareness and makes people think twice before harming innocent creatures. More power to Raveena Tandon for speaking out.
She's absolutely right about the ABC program not being implemented properly. In our apartment complex, we had to fight for months to get the local corporation to sterilise the strays. The system is there but nobody follows through. Why blame the dogs when it's our own negligence? 🐕
As someone who volunteers with animal rescue in Mumbai, I can tell you the situation is dire. Municipal authorities need to take accountability. Raveena's message to the courts is spot-on - a nation's progress should be measured by how it treats its most vulnerable, including animals. Let's hope this film changes perspectives.
While I agree with the cause, the reality is complex. We have thousands of strays in every city with limited resources and public cooperation. Rather than just appealing to courts, how about local communities stepping up? Just my two cents - but yes, cruelty cannot be justified ever.
I remember feeding a stray near my office in Bangalore. One day, he was gone. These animals just want to live, eat, and be left alone. It's heartbreaking how some people find pleasure in torturing them. Thank you Raveena for using your voice. The film featuring 250 dogs sounds amazing - will definitely watch! 🎬
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