Randeep Hooda

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Swatantrya Veer Savarkar

(22 Mar 2024)

Actor, Dialogue, Director, Screenplay, Writer

Vinayak Damodar Savarkar

Tera Kya Hoga Lovely

(8 Mar 2024)

Actor

Sombir

Unfair & Lovely

(25 Nov 2022)

Actor

Actor

Rana

Love Aaj Kal

(14 Feb 2020)

Actor

Raj

Baaghi 2

(30 Mar 2018)

Actor

Loha Singh Dhull

Sultan

(6 Jul 2016)

Actor

Sultan's coach

Do Lafzon Ki Kahani

(10 Jun 2016)

Actor

Jenny

Sarbjit

(20 May 2016)

Actor

Sarabjit Singh

The Kapil Sharma Show

(23 Apr 2016)

Actor

Himself

Laal Rang

(22 Apr 2016)

Actor

Shankar Malik

Yeh Laal Rang

(22 Apr 2016)

Actor

Main Aur Charles

(30 Oct 2015)

Actor

Charles

Ungli

(28 Nov 2014)

Actor

Abhay

Actor

Raja Ravi Varma

Kick

(25 Jul 2014)

Actor

Himanshu Tyagi

Highway

(21 Feb 2014)

Actor

Mahabir Bhati

John Day

(13 Sep 2013)

Actor

Gautam

Bombay Talkies

(3 May 2013)

Actor

Dev

Murder 3

(15 Feb 2013)

Actor

Vikram

Heroine

(21 Sep 2012)

Actor

Angad Paul

Jism - 2

(3 Aug 2012)

Actor

Kabir

Cocktail

(13 Jul 2012)

Actor

Kunal Ahuja

Jannat 2

(4 May 2012)

Actor

ACP Pratap Raghuvanshi

Kusar Prasad Ka Bhoot

(12 Dec 2011)

Actor

The Coffin Maker

(12 Dec 2011)

Actor

The Man

Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster

(30 Sep 2011)

Actor

Lalit/Babloo

Actor

ACP Agnel Wilson

Love Khichdi

(28 Aug 2009)

Actor

Vir Pratap Singh

Karma Aur Holi

(6 Mar 2009)

Actor

Dev

Actor

Jai

Ru Ba Ru

(9 Dec 2008)

Actor

Nikhil Singh

Risk

(19 Jan 2007)

Actor

Suryakant Satam

Darna Zaroori Hai

(28 Apr 2006)

Actor

Ajay Doshi

D - Underworld

(3 Jun 2005)

Actor

Deshu

Monsoon Wedding

(30 Nov 2001)

Actor

Rahul Chadha

Awards

2014

Stardust Awards, India
(Best Actor)

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"Felt humbled and travelled back in time": Randeep Hooda visits Veer Savarkar birthplace

5 Apr 2024

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 5 : Actor Randeep Hooda, on Friday visited the birthplace of Veer Savarkar in BhagurNashik. He also paid homage to India's unsung hero. Randeep shared a bunch of pictures on Instagram and wrote a long note, "Visiting the birthplace of #SwatantryaVeerSavarkar, whose life and story always shrouded by mystery, suspicion and controversy, first by the British and then after independence by Indian politicians and yet who doesn't give up, keeps fighting by hook or by crook, keeps inspiring and influencing revolutionaries, keeps being relevant decades after he's gone."He added, "One soaks in the energy of this place, where sacrifices and courage were rewarded with Kaala Paani and omission from glory, where the seeds of India's first secret society were planted by the brothers with the last name ...Savarkar Vande Mataram!""P.S: Felt humbled and travelled back in time. They have sold over a lakh books since the movie was released. More people should come and visit the #VeerSavarkar smarak at Shivaji chowk BhagurNashik," he concluded. 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar' has amassed a worldwide gross of 23.8 Cr, solidifying its status as a cinematic triumph.'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar' is a cinematic portrayal of one of India's most influential and controversial figures during the Indian Independence struggle, Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, revered as Swatantrya Veer Savarkar.Directed by actor Randeep Hooda, who also essays the role of Savarkar. The film promises to be more than just a biopic; it's an epic and daring retelling of India's armed revolution for independence.Produced by Zee Studios, Anand Pandit, Sandeep Singh, Randeep Hooda, & Yogesh Rahar. Co-produced by Roopa Pandit, Sam Khan, Anwar Ali, Panchali Chakraborty.Starring Randeep Hooda, Ankita Lokhande, and Amit Sial was released on March 22 in two languages - Hindi and Marathi.

Randeep Hooda shares glimpse from his first Holi with wife Lin Laishram

25 Mar 2024

Randeep Hooda shared a glimpse from his first holi celebration with his wife Lin Laishram post-marriage.Taking to Instagram, Randeep Hooda shared a selfie, which he captioned, "Aap sabko hamari taraf se #HappyHoli."Twinning in white, Randeep and Lin can be seen covered with bright colours. As soon as the picture was uploaded, fans flooded the comment section with wishes.One of the users wrote, "Blessings touchwood."Another user commented, "Happy Holi Veer Savarkar. ye Holi aapke naam."Randeep and Lin exchanged vows on November 29 in Manipur. Their wedding was performed in traditional Meitei rituals.Lin made her Bollywood debut in 2007 with the film 'Om Shanti Om' in which she gave a cameo appearance as Om Kapoor's friend. She has appeared in other Bollywood films including Mary Kom (2014) as Bem, Umrika (2015) as Udai's wife, Rangoon (2017) as Mema, Qaidi Band (2017), and Axone (2019) as Chanbi.Randeep, on the other hand, made his debut with 'Monsoon Wedding' and got a lot of popularity with films such as 'Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai', 'Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster', 'Rang Rasiya', 'Jism 2' and many more.The duo reportedly fell in love during their theatre days. Randeep Hooda is currently receiving appreciation for his film 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar'.The film encapsulates the journey and struggles of Freedom Fighter Swatantrya Veer Savarkar in the fight for India's independence.The film is produced by Zee Studios, Anand Pandit, Sandeep Singh, Randeep Hooda, & Yogesh Rahar while co-produced by Roopa Pandit, Sam Khan, Anwar Ali, and Panchali Chakraborty.The film was released on March 22.

Randeep Hooda undergoes drastic body transformation for 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar', shares pic

18 Mar 2024

Randeep Hooda, who is busy promoting his upcoming film 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar', shared a glimpse of the massive body transformation that he underwent for his role.Taking to Instagram, Hooda treated fans with behind-the-scenes pictures from the sets of the movie.The actor, who plays Vinayak Damodar Savarkar in the film.The image captured Randeep taking a mirror selfie flaunting his skinny body while wearing oversized shorts.Sharing the photo, he wrote, "Kaala Paani."Recently, Hooda in a candid conversation with ANI, opened up about the film and why he decided to be associated with it."This movie is based on his (Veer Savarkar) life, it is a story between 1897 and 1950. I have fearlessly handled all the misinformation regarding him," he said.Hooda added that he lost weight to look like Savarkar. "When this movie, came to me I realized that I don't look like him and thus I lost weight for this film."While talking about the research work, he shared, "When I started studying about him I realised I know nothing about him except that he went to Kala Pani. I also realised there are so many things about him that are neither taught to us in schools nor spoken in public. The moment his name is taken, people start making controversies. I was very angry and decided to this film. So many of my well-wishers told me that I am a good artist and if I do this film, I will be linked to a particular political party and political ideology...but then I did this film."Vinayak Damodar Savarkar's grandson Ranjit Savarkar also how Randeep Hooda to fit in the role lost 30 kgs for the film.While expressing admiration for the actor's dedication, "I had discussions with Randeep Hooda several times. He has made this film with so much effort, he reduced 30 kg weight," Ranjit told ANI.Directed by actor Randeep Hooda, who also essays the role of Savarkar. The film promises to be more than just a biopic; it's an epic and daring retelling of India's armed revolution for independence.Recently, makers unveiled the official trailer.The trailer begins with Randeep Hooda as Veer Savarkar walking in the Kaala Paani prison, setting the tone with an impactful voiceover, "Hum sabne padha hai ki BHARAT ko aazadi ahinsa se mili hai lekin yeh voh kahaani nahi hai" (We have all read that India attained freedom through non-violence, but this is not that story).The film encapsulates the journey and struggles of Freedom Fighter Swatantrya Veer Savarkar in the fight for India's independence.The trailer also showcases the historic moment when the two influential leaders, Mahatma Gandhi, and Veer Savarkar, met, highlighting the difference in their ideologies and approaches towards India's independence struggle.The trailer unravels the film's focus on the Indian armed revolution along with glimpses of its leaders and martyrs such as Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Madanlal Dhingra, Bhagat Singh and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose while teasing the politics of that period making the film most anticipated with the revelations it has in store for modern Indian history, which the film promises to rewrite.The film is produced by Zee Studios, Anand Pandit, Sandeep Singh, Randeep Hooda, & Yogesh Rahar while co-produced by Roopa Pandit, Sam Khan, Anwar Ali, and Panchali Chakraborty.Starring Randeep Hooda, Ankita Lokhande, and Amit Sial, the film is slated to release on March 22 in two languages - Hindi and Marathi in Delhi and other parts of the country.

Savarkar's grandson praises Randeep Hooda's dedication in 'Swatantra Veer Savarkar'

17 Mar 2024

Randeep Hooda's dedication to the upcoming movie 'Swatantra Veer Savarkar.'"I had discussions with Randeep Hooda several times. He has made this film with so much effort, he reduced 30 kg weight," Ranjit told ANI.Savarkar also spoke about the importance of films in preserving historical events and wished for more movies about Veer Savarkar and other freedom fighters to enlighten younger audiences."Film is a medium through which history can be taken towards the new generation. I hope more films are made about him and other revolutionaries...," he said.'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar' is a cinematic portrayal of one of India's most influential and controversial figures during the Indian Independence struggle, Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, revered as Swatantrya Veer Savarkar.Directed by actor Randeep Hooda, who also essays the role of Savarkar. The film promises to be more than just a biopic; it's an epic and daring retelling of India's armed revolution for independence.Recently, makers unveiled the official trailer.The trailer begins with Randeep Hooda as Veer Savarkar walking in the Kaala Paani prison, setting the tone with an impactful voiceover, "Hum sabne padha hai ki BHARAT ko aazadi ahinsa se mili hai lekin yeh voh kahaani nahi hai" (We have all read that India attained freedom through non-violence, but this is not that story).The film encapsulates the journey and struggles of Freedom Fighter Swatantrya Veer Savarkar in the fight for India's independence.The trailer also showcases the historic moment when the two influential leaders, Mahatma Gandhi, and Veer Savarkar, met, highlighting the difference in their ideologies and approaches towards India's independence struggle. The trailer unravels the film's focus on the Indian armed revolution along with glimpses of its leaders and martyrs such as Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Madanlal Dhingra, Bhagat Singh and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose while teasing the politics of that period making the film most anticipated with the revelations it has in store with respect to modern Indian history, which the film promises to rewrite.The film is produced by Zee Studios, Anand Pandit, Sandeep Singh, Randeep Hooda, & Yogesh Rahar while co-produced by Roopa Pandit, Sam Khan, Anwar Ali, and Panchali Chakraborty.Starring Randeep HoodaAnkita Lokhande, and Amit Sial, the film is slated to release on March 22 in two languages - Hindi and Marathi in Delhi and other parts of the country.

Randeep Hooda unveils rap 'The Savarkar Rage' from 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar'

13 Mar 2024

View this post on InstagramA post shared by Zee Music Company (@zeemusiccompany)Rap by Sambata and he also penned the lyrics for this song.'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar' is a cinematic portrayal of one of India's most influential and controversial figures during the Indian Independence struggle, Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, revered as Swatantrya Veer Savarkar.Directed by actor Randeep Hooda, who also essays the role of Savarkar. The film promises to be more than just a biopic; it's an epic and daring retelling of India's armed revolution for independence.Recently, makers unveiled the official trailer.The trailer begins with Randeep Hooda as Veer Savarkar walking in the Kaala Paani prison, setting the tone with an impactful voiceover, "Hum sabne padha hai ki BHARAT ko aazadi ahinsa se mili hai lekin yeh voh kahaani nahi hai" (We have all read that India attained freedom through non-violence, but this is not that story).The film encapsulates the journey and struggles of Freedom Fighter Swatantrya Veer Savarkar in the fight for India's independence.The trailer also showcases the historic moment when the two influential leaders, Mahatma Gandhi, and Veer Savarkar, met, highlighting the difference in their ideologies and approaches towards India's independence struggle. The trailer unravels the film's focus on the Indian armed revolution along with glimpses of its leaders and martyrs such as Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Madanlal Dhingra, Bhagat Singh and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose while teasing with the politics of that period making the film most anticipated with the revelations it has in store with respect to modern Indian history, which the film promises to rewrite.'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar' is set to hit Cinemas worldwide a day before Martyr's Day as a fitting homage to all the heroes who sacrificed their lives for the country's independence.Produced by Zee Studios, Anand Pandit, Sandeep Singh, Randeep Hooda, & Yogesh Rahar. Co-produced by Roopa Pandit, Sam Khan, Anwar Ali, Panchali Chakraborty.Starring Randeep Hooda, Ankita Lokhande, and Amit Sial is slated to release on March 22 in two languages - Hindi and Marathi.

From Ayushmann Khurrana to Bobby Deol, check out celebs who attend Zee Cine Awards 2024

10 Mar 2024

Zee Cine Awards 2024 in Mumbai. From Ayushmann KhurranaAparshakti KhuranaPooja Chopra, Shalini Pandey, Sanjana Sanehi, Ankita Lokhande, and Randeep Hooda, to many others were spotted on the red carpet.Pooja Chopra looked glamorous in her shimmery red gown.Ayushmann Khurrana stunned in his silver-coloured coat that he teamed up with black trousers.Shalini Pandey shines in her black dress.Gaurav Chopra looked stunning in a party suit.Aparshakti Khurana looked dapper in his black suit as he walked the red carpet.Randeep Hooda also attended the event.While on the other hand, Ankita Lokhande opted for an ethnic look and donned a beautiful golden saree.Sanjana Sanehi opted for a polka dot look.Manish Wadhwa was also spotted during the event.Bobby Deol also arrived in style for the event.Adah Sharma chose to wear traditional attire for the special occasion. Palak Muchhal and Mithoon were also among the attendees.There will be performances by actors including Alia Bhatt, Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Ananya Panday, Bobby DeolAyushmann Khurrana, Mouni Roy, Utkarsh Sharma, and Simrat Kaur amongst others.Zee Cine Awards 2024 is hosted by Ayushmann Khurrana and Aparshakti Khurana while Sunil Grover will take over for a few fun segments. Shah Rukh Khan is also set to perform at Zee Cine Awards 2024.

SRK looks dapper in all-black suit as he attends Zee Cine Awards 2024

10 Mar 2024

Shah Rukh Khan made a stylish appearance at the Zee Cine Awards 2024 on Sunday.He was seen posing for the camera with a smile, donning an all-black suit.He completed his look with black shades.Many other celebs including Ayushmann KhurranaAparshakti Khurana, Pooja Chopra, Shalini Pandey, Randeep Hooda, and many others were spotted on the red carpet.Recently, Shah Rukh Khan attended Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's pre-wedding bash.Shah Rukh Khan, Salman and Aamir aced the hook step of the Ram Charan and NTR Jr starrer 'RRR' song 'Naatu Naatu'.SRK, Salman and Aamir came together after years and treated fans to an electrifying and fun performance.Meanwhile, on the work front, Shah Rukh Khan was recently seen in the movie 'Dunki'.'Dunki' features an ensemble cast, with colourful characters portrayed by actors like Boman Irani, Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal, Vikram Kochhar, and Anil Grover, along with Shah Rukh Khan. The film received mixed reviews from the audience and critics.'Dunki' focuses on the issue of immigration. Its title is taken from the term "donkey journey", which refers to the long, winding, and often dangerous routes that people across the world take to reach the places they want to immigrate to. With Dunki's success,SRK has got three back-to-back hits in his kitty.

"People's fascination with white skin is still there...": Karan Kundrra

8 Mar 2024

"I learned so much through this film. The film addresses colourism. The issue is still very prevalent in society. The preference for fair skin became deeply entrenched in the psyche of the Indian populace due to Britishers. We should not give importance only to surface level beauty," Karan said.Helmed by Balwinder Singh Janjua, the film also stars Randeep Hooda, Ileana D'Cruz and Pawan Malhotra.Balwinder Singh also opened up about his experience helming 'Tera Kya Hoga Lovely'."It's a social comedy. The film aims to spark conversation about colourism and societal biases. We have tried our best to address important issues in an entertaining manner. Hope our film raises awareness among the audience...We shot the entire film in Karnal. I had a great time working with all the actors," he said.Randeep Hooda essayed the role of a police officer in the film.

"Tried tell the truth": Randeep Hooda on upcoming film 'Veer Savarkar'

8 Mar 2024

Randeep Hooda, who will be seen playing the role of freedom fighterVinayak Damodar Savarkar, talked about his upcoming film and why he decided to be associated with it.He told ANI, "This movie is based on his (Veer Savarkar) life, it is a story between 1897 to 1950. I have fearlessly handled all the misinformation regarding him."Hooda added that he lost weight to look like Savarkar. "When this movie, came to me I realized that I don't look like him and thus I lost weight for this film."While talking about the research work, he shared, "When I started studying about him I realised I know nothing about him except that he went to Kala Pani. I also realised there are so many things about him that are neither taught to us in schools nor spoken in public. The moment his name is taken, people start making controversies. I was very angry and decided to this film. So many of my well-wishers told me that I am a good artist and if I do this film, I will be linked to a particular political party and political ideology...but then I did this film."Earlier, while talking about the film, he said, "It is an anti-propaganda film. The film will bust all the propaganda against Veer Savarkar that has been going on for so many years. He was called 'maafiveer', 'kayar'...so with this film, we have tried to tell the truth to the audience."Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, commonly referred to as Veer Savarkar was born on May 28, 1883, in Bhagur.Regarded as one of the most influential freedom fighters, Savarkar was not only a lawyer but also an activist, writer, and politician. He gained prominence for his book "Hindutva: Who is a Hindu?", among several others authored by him.In 1911, Savarkar was sentenced to 50 years in the cellular jail of Andamans, also known as Kala Pani for revolting against the Morley-Minto reforms (Indian Councils Act 1909). After several mercy petitions that he would not participate in politics, he was released in 1924.'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar' is scheduled to hit the big screen on March 22. The film is produced by Anand Pandit Motion Pictures and Randeep Hooda Films with Legend Studios and Avak Films. Ankita Lokhande is also a part of the movie.

"He made me believe in my character Yamunabai": Ankita Lokhande on working with Randeep Hooda in 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar'

5 Mar 2024

Ankita Lokhande, who is all set to portray Yamunabai in 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar', got candid about her role and how actor-director Randeep Hooda helped her to exhibit character's beauty on the screen.'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar' is set to hit Cinemas worldwide a day before Martyr's Day as a fitting homage to all the heroes who sacrificed their lives for the country's independence.Directed by actor Randeep Hooda, who also essays the role of Savarkar. The film promises to be more than just a biopic; it's an epic and daring retelling of India's armed revolution for independence.Talking about her role and working experience with Randeep Hooda, Ankita said, "Randeep helped me throughout the film to make me believe in Yamunabai. As an actor, of course, he is brilliant. But as a director, he has a strong vision. He was really into each and every character of the film. He really helped me to know more about Yamunabai. Because he is a good actor, he can tell you what is right and wrong. He helped me in knowing very small details about the character. There are a lot of scenes where we have shown very nice chemistry between Veer Savarkar and Yamunabai. The chemistry between them is very unique. In this film, I do not have many dialogues. Randeep wanted to capture my expressions through my eyes than words, which I think is the beauty of my character."The trailer of 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar' a cinematic portrayal of one of India's most influential and controversial figures during the Indian Independence struggle, Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, revered as Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, was unveiled Monday.The trailer begins with Randeep Hooda as Veer Savarkar walking in the Kaala Paani prison, setting the tone with an impactful voiceover, "Hum sabne padha hai ki BHARAT ko aazadi ahinsa se mili hai lekin yeh voh kahaani nahi hai" (We have all read that India attained freedom through non-violence, but this is not that story).The film encapsulates the journey and struggles of Freedom Fighter Swatantrya Veer Savarkar in the fight for India's independence.The trailer also showcases the historic moment when the two influential leaders, Mahatma Gandhi, and Veer Savarkar, met, highlighting the difference in their ideologies and approaches towards India's independence struggle. The trailer unravels the film's focus on the Indian armed revolution along with glimpses of its leaders and martyrs such as Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Madanlal Dhingra, Bhagat Singh and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose while teasing with the politics of that period making the film most anticipated with the revelations it has in store with respect to modern Indian history, which the film promises to rewrite.Produced by Zee Studios, Anand Pandit, Sandeep Singh, Randeep Hooda, & Yogesh Rahar. Co-produced by Roopa Pandit, Sam Khan, Anwar Ali, Panchali Chakraborty.Starring Randeep HoodaAnkita Lokhande, and Amit Sial is slated to release on 22nd March 2024 in two languages - Hindi and Marathi.