During a recent visit to Port Blair, actor Randeep Hooda shared insights into his portrayal of freedom fighter Veer Savarkar in the film 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar'. Hooda revealed that filming the iconic entry scene at Kala Pani was particularly memorable, as the original entry point was no longer present. Opting for aerial shots to capture the cinematic essence, Hooda emphasized the importance of setting the tone with a dark and eerie atmosphere, reminiscent of Kala Paani's haunting history. Reflecting on a momentary lapse during filming, he recounted a humorous incident where the entire unit had to return for his forgotten glasses, crucial for completing Savarkar's persona. Overall, the filming spanned 15 days across the Andaman Islands
10 June,2024 12:40 PM IST
As the nation commemorates the birth anniversary of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, popularly known as Swantryaveer Savarkar, actor Randeep Hooda sheds light on why he selected this topic for his directorial venture. Additionally, delves into the intriguing differences in ideology between Vinayak Damodar Savarkar and Mahatma Gandhi. Watch the video for further insights.
28 May,2024 06:53 PM IST | Mumbai
On the occasion of Indian freedom fighter and reformer Vinayak Damodar Savarkar’s 141st birth anniversary, actor Randeep Hooda visited the Cellular Jail in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on May 27. Randeep Hooda who wore the hat of Savarkar in his biopic ‘Swatantrya Veer Savarkar’ gave insights about his research and the connection he shared with him during the making of his film. On his visit, Randeep said, “Today we have come here to the Cellular Jail where Vinayak ji was sentenced to 50 years of life imprisonment...All the strong revolutionary people were kept in isolation by the British away from the country and this is the place. I have raised a few questions about him, it’s up to audience now to decide whether he should be called ‘veer’ or not. It is high time he gets his due...”
28 May,2024 06:47 PM IST | Mumbai
Randeep Hooda, on the occasion of the 141st birth anniversary of Swatantryaveer Savarkar, received the prestigious Swatantryaveer Savarkar Award for his outstanding portrayal of the freedom fighter in his directorial debut. Randeep delivered an emotional speech after receiving the award. Randeep's directorial debut 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar,' which hit theaters on March 22, 2024, received rave reviews. The movie will now be released on OTT on Zee5 on May 28
27 May,2024 07:40 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
