Bollywood star Raveena Tandon has issued a heartfelt apology to her fans in London after she hurriedly left a recent encounter without taking selfies. The actress explained the situation in a candid post on her X (formerly Twitter) account, offering insight into her emotional state and the reasons behind her unexpected reaction.
In her post, Raveena opened up about the incident, which stemmed from a previous traumatic experience in Bandra, Mumbai. A few months ago, she had been falsely accused of causing a car accident while allegedly under the influence. Although the Mumbai police later denied the claims, the event left a lasting impact on her.
Reflecting on the London incident, Raveena wrote:
"Hi, this is just to put on record that a few days ago in London, I was walking by, and a few men approached me. I anyway had not heard such great things about the crime situation here, so I withdrew a bit when they asked if I was who I am, and my first instinct was to say no and walk away even faster, as I was alone."
The actress further explained that, under normal circumstances, she would have happily obliged with a photo. However, the traumatic Bandra incident has left her feeling more cautious when alone.
"After the incident that happened in Bandra a few months ago, I’ve been a bit nervous and traumatized. When I'm with people, I’m okay, but alone, I still get a bit nervous these days," she admitted.
Expressing her regret, Raveena continued, "I should’ve probably given them a photo as maybe they were innocent fans, but I panicked and walked away fast and just asked a security guy for help. I felt really bad after this incident and would want to apologize to them through this medium if they are reading, that it was not my intention to offend. I’m really sorry."
The actress expressed hope that she could make it up to the fans she unintentionally disappointed:
"Hope I can meet you again and click a picture with you, maybe. I try my best to be accessible and normal, but I fail at times. So sorry, guys. I hope you are reading this and know that I shouldn’t have panicked."
This is not the first time Raveena has dealt with an unsettling public situation. Earlier in June, a scuffle involving her driver was reported outside her Mumbai home. The actress' recent apology highlights the lasting effects of such incidents and her sincere desire to remain connected with her fans, despite these challenges.
