Author Lina Ashar has given a rare insight into the life of Tina Ambani, a former Bollywood star, revealing that she has never regretted leaving the film industry. Lina, Tina's niece, shared a heartfelt post on Instagram dedicated to her 'Tina masi', where she spoke about their bond growing stronger after the loss of her mother. Lina also shared that Tina's birth name is Nivruti, which means 'The inward journey' or 'Peace after striving'.
Lina fondly remembered watching Tina during her acting days and being captivated by her grace and charm. She revealed that Tina stepped into a new world as Anil Ambani's wife with grace and never felt a sense of loss for the life she left behind. However, Lina thinks of Tina as 'Nivruti' today, reflecting on her strength and support during her mother's final months. Tina stood by her side every day, singing bhajans and sharing stories, and Lina believes that their bond was like sisterhood and motherhood.
Tina Ambani was one of the most popular actors of the late 1970s and 1980s Bollywood, known for her expressive eyes, effortless grace, and natural acting style. She made her debut with Des Pardes (1978) opposite Dev Anand and went on to deliver memorable performances in films like Baaton Baaton Mein (1979), Karz (1980), and Souten (1983). She married Anil Ambani in 1991 and has two sons, Jai Anmol and Jai Anshul.