Raveena Tandon is PETA India’s Person Of The Year
Raveena Tandon (Thadani) has been honoured as PETA India’s Person of the Year for 2025. The recognition celebrates her long-standing commitment to animal rights, her advocacy for humane education, and her efforts to protect wildlife and promote compassion toward all living beings. Through campaigns, personal initiatives, and public outreach, Tandon has emerged as a prominent voice for animal welfare in India.
Raveena Tandon was honoured with the Award in recognition for adopting a completely meat-free lifestyle
Known for her consistent activism on behalf of both domestic and wild animals.
The actress actively promotes empathy for animals through awareness drives and educational campaigns.
Supports PETA India’s Compassionate Citizen programme, which aims to instil empathy in school-age children.
Works to integrate animal welfare awareness into educational spaces, helping young learners develop sensitivity toward other species.
Work for Homeless and Community Animals
Has adopted several animals, including dogs and cats, and personally rescued a kitten from a busy Mumbai road.
Featured in campaigns discouraging the purchase of pets from breeders and encouraging adoption of homeless animals.
Promoting Ethical and Cruelty-Free Choices
Highlighted cruelty in industries that exploit animals for leather and exotic skins.
Encouraged plant-based food habits and publicly urged major food chains to offer vegan options in India.
Uses her social media reach to amplify messages about sustainable and ethical living.
Past Recipients of the Award
Previous honorees include actors like Alia Bhatt, Anushka Sharma, Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, and Dia Mirza.
Sports personalities and public figures like Virat Kohli and Justice KS Panicker Radhakrishnan have also received the award, showing the diversity of contributions recognised by PETA India.
News Edit KV Raman
