Raveena Tandon adopted two daughters Chaya Tandon and Pooja Tandon at the very young age of 21 years. The daughters have now grown up to be successful women. Chaya Tandon who turned 34 years old on June 3 is a flight attendant.
The 34-year-old flight attendant Chaya Tandon was the daughter of a cousin of the well-known actor Raveena Tandon. After the demise of her cousin, Raveena reportedly did not like the way the guardian was treating the two girls. After seeing the guardian's behaviour, Raveena who was working as an actor for four years decided to adopt the girls and become a single mother.
Raveena Tandon talking about the decision of adopting two girls at the age of 21 said, "When my cousin passed away he left behind two young daughters, Chaya and Pooja." She further added, "I wanted to give the girls the life they deserved. I’m not a multibillionaire but I do what I can to help."
Even though Raveena Tandon's act worked in her favour many reportedly shamed her for it. Raveena Tandon had earlier said that she did not let the backlash get to her. She said that some people wondered what would happen to the two children once Raveena gets married. Further, she added that they said no one would marry her as she came with excess baggage.
Raveena Tandon did not consider that to be a setback and said," I come in a package deal: my children, my dogs and me. Take it or leave it. Fortunately, my husband (Anil Thadani) and in-laws dote on the girls."
Almost after a decade of adopting the two girls, Raveena married film producer Anil Thadani in 2004. Tandon now has four children including Pooja, Chhaya, Rasha and Ranbir. Raveena Tandon's elder daughter Pooja is an event manager and also has a son.