2nd June 2023,Mumbai: The enchanting song “Tip Tip BarsaPaani,” featuring the talented Raveena Tandon, continues to be hailed as one of her most remarkable performances, captivating audiences with its allure. This unforgettable track was part of the movie Mohra (1994) and showcased Raveena alongside co-star Akshay Kumar. During a recent interview, Raveena opened up about the criteria she established before shooting for “Tip TipBarsa Paani,” emphasizing her unwavering determination to maintain certain boundaries. Her sari, she declared, would never be removed, and the ‘no kissing’ rule was firmly applied to her character.
In the song, Raveena, who had shared a romantic history with Akshay, danced gracefully in the rain, draped in a vibrant yellow saree. The melodious voices of Udit Narayan and Alka Yagnikadded their magic to “Tip Tip Barsa Paani.” The song later received a new rendition in the 2021 film Sooryavanshi, featuring Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif.
During her conversation with The New Indian, Raveenahighlighted the fine line that separates explicit sexuality from sensuality, citing songs like “Tip Tip Barsa Paani” and “ZubaanPe Jo Nahin Aaye” as examples. She stressed that although these songs were not explicitly sexual, they exuded a captivating and sensual aura. Raveena asserted that the distinction between overt sexuality and sensuality can often be imperceptible.
Raveena further explained that none of her songs were overtly sexual, emphasizing that one can exude sexiness even while being fully covered. She expressed her belief that it’s all about the way a person carries themselves and presents their charisma.
In a 2022 interview, Shabbir Boxwala, the production designer and co-screenwriter of Mohra, revealed that Raveena initially hesitated to perform the song due to concerns about her father’s perspective. However, the movie’s director, Rajiv Rai, eventually persuaded her to go ahead with the iconic song.
Shabbir recalled a meeting between Rajiv and Raveena during an interview with Bollywood Hungama, where Raveenaexpressed her worries about a peck in the “Tip Tip Barsa Paani” song, fearing her father’s disapproval. Rajiv playfully suggested not showing the movie to her dad, which ultimately convinced Raveena to give in and proceed with the song.
Raveena’s recent appearance was in the film “KGF: Chapter 2,” where she shared the screen with Yash, who portrayed the titular character in the 2022 movie. Up next, she will be seen alongside Sanjay Dutt in the upcoming film “Ghudchadi,” directed by Binoy Gandhi, set to hit theaters later this year.
-by Kashvi Gala