Actress Raveena Tandon has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts to promote Indian art and culture, asserting that the country's rich artistic heritage deserves far greater recognition on the world stage. She made these remarks during her visit to Jehangir Art Gallery in Mumbai on 18 October 2026, where she attended an exhibition by artist Shivali Bhojbal.

India's Artistic Heritage Deserves the World's Attention

Speaking at the gallery, Tandon drew on India's deep-rooted identity as a cultural powerhouse, invoking its historical standing across arts, crafts, music, literature, and classical sciences. 'I think our country, we know that Bharat Varsh, which we used to call Akhand Bharat, was known all over the world for its arts, crafts, music, literature, and even our kind of studies, whether it was science or astrology or anything,' she said.

The actress stressed that the talent has always existed within India — what has been missing, she argued, is a sustained effort to amplify it. 'This is nothing new, that our India is not filled with this talent. It is full of it. But yes, there is an awareness to bring that art form up,' Tandon added.

What Raveena Said About PM Modi's Initiative

Tandon welcomed the Prime Minister's active role in promoting Indian cultural traditions at home and abroad. 'And if our honourable PM is taking that initiative, so I think it is fantastic because world over, the art that was and is there in our country, it should get recognition and should get more. I think for that, our push is necessary,' she said. The remarks align with a broader government push in recent years to position Indian classical arts, handicrafts, and heritage textiles in international cultural diplomacy, including outreach through yoga, the International Film Festival of India, and bilateral cultural exchange programmes.

Spotlight on Artist Shivali Bhojbal

A significant portion of Tandon's visit was dedicated to championing the work of Shivali Bhojbal, the artist behind the exhibition and a close personal friend. The actress described being genuinely surprised by the range and depth of Bhojbal's creative output. 'This painting exhibition, art, has been solely created by an unbelievable person, whom I consider as my friend, and I know her very well. And I feel she is a multi-tasker. And this is a different aspect of her art,' Tandon said, adding that each painting offered a distinct visual inspiration.

Notably, the gallery visit served a dual purpose — celebrating an individual artist's work while contextualising it within a larger conversation about the visibility of Indian art globally.

Raveena Tandon on the Professional Front

On the work front, Tandon was most recently seen in the ensemble comedy 'Welcome to the Jungle', which released in theatres in June 2026. The actress, known for landmark films such as 'Mohra' and 'Andaz Apna Apna', has remained an active voice on cultural and social issues beyond her screen work.

As India continues to project its soft power globally, endorsements from prominent cultural figures like Tandon are likely to add momentum to ongoing government efforts to take Indian art to international platforms.