Bollywood stars John Abraham and Raveena Tandon may not often be spotted together today, but once upon a time, the two shared a close friendship. An old video that resurfaced online has brought back glimpses of their bond, where both actors revealed candid and fun "top secrets" about one another. The clip is from the iconic talk show 'Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai', hosted by Farooq Sheikh.
The First Meeting at a Disco
During the show, John Abraham shared how he first met Raveena Tandon in a disco. Recalling the incident with a smile, he said, “Woh ekdam samne baithi thi (She was sitting right in front of me), and she looked at me and said, ‘I want to dance, come here, take me on the floor.’ That’s how we first met.”
This lighthearted revelation set the tone for the rest of the conversation, offering fans a rare peek into their early camaraderie.
John Abraham Called Raveena His 'Another Boyfriend'
Praising Raveena, John described her as a “very genuine person” and added, “She is just one of the boys, and I like that about her.”
He went on to playfully call her a 'tomboy' and even 'another boyfriend', leaving Raveena blushing and covering her face with her palms. John also revealed that he often picked her up from the airport and the two would head out on bike rides, adding that she looked 'pyaari' (cute) with a helmet on.
Raveena’s Secret About John
Raveena, too, didn’t hold back while revealing her own version of their first encounter. She shared that one of her friends had a huge crush on John, so she approached him at the disco on her friend’s behalf.
With a playful smile, she even teased John by calling him a 'junior artist', recalling how he was dancing with someone else that night. Wrapping up her story, Raveena fondly said that John remained “one of the most genuine friends” she ever had.