Actress Raveena Tandon has recalled the physically demanding experience of filming her iconic song Tip Tip Barsa Paani, revealing that she spent long hours drenched in extremely cold water while shooting the popular rain sequence.
Speaking with Madhuri Dixit on the reality quiz show Kon Honar Crorepati, Raveena said the song was filmed over three days, with the actress working shifts lasting around 12 hours in cold water.
She explained that rain sequences were particularly challenging because the water used on film sets was often stored in tankers for several days before being sprayed on actors, making it extremely cold.
Raveena recalled that songs in those days could take much longer to shoot, making the three-day schedule relatively quick. However, enduring repeated showers of cold water while performing dance movements made the experience exhausting.
Madhuri, who has also performed in several memorable rain sequences, agreed with her and described how actors struggled to stay warm between takes.
She recalled sitting wrapped in towels and shivering after a shot, only to be called back for the next take just as they began to warm up. They would then have to endure another round of cold water while dancing and lip-syncing.
Raveena also spoke about the demanding work schedules she followed during the peak of her career. She revealed that there was a time when she was shooting for nearly 30 films in a year, frequently moving directly from one set to another.
Recalling one particularly hectic routine, she said she would shoot from 7 am to 2 pm, move to another set from 2 pm until 7 am the following morning and then head straight to a third assignment. At times, she barely had an opportunity to return home, freshen up and change clothes.
Tip Tip Barsa Paani, featuring Raveena alongside Akshay Kumar, remains one of the most recognisable rain songs in Hindi cinema. The song appeared in the 1994 action film Mohra, directed by Rajiv Rai.
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