“I’ve always strived to be perfect; whether it was by intimidating Alia Bhatt on the sets of Highway to ensure the same effect on the screen, losing 20kg for Sarbjit, or now, 26kg for Mr. Savarkar’s biopic. Today, I don’t know if I’ve gotten my ‘due’, but I am thankful I went through what I did because if I had gotten success early, I would not have become the actor I am today.”
Here’s a man whose career is as versatile as it is captivating; an actor known for his intense roles and method acting, a powerhouse of talent who immerses himself completely into every character he portrays– Randeep Hooda. From playing the notorious gangster in 'Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai' to the heartfelt portrayal of Sarabjit Singh, he's an actor who doesn't just perform a role but lives it.
In this episode, he took us through his illustrious journey, sharing the highs and the lows, his experiences working with co-stars like Alia Bhatt and Aishwarya Rai, and the mindset that has helped him push through it all. And lastly, he shared the story behind his latest venture, a film on Veer Savarkar that's already creating waves for its bold narrative, and his take on the Hindutva ideology.
So get ready to uncover the human behind the immensely talented, the ever so passionate actor, Randeep Hooda!
We talked about:
. The controversy surrounding Veer Savarkar’s biopic
. The notion of Hindutva
. Randeep’s acting journey – the highs and lows
. Equation with co-stars - Alia Bhatt & Aishwarya Rai
. What went into making Highway, Sarbjit, & Swatantra Veer Savarkar
. Being out of work for 11 years out of 23
. His relationship and the wedding to Lin
Time Stamps
00:00 - Precap
01:36 - Introduction and Welcome
01:45 - What went into making Swatantra Veer Savarkar?
04:15 - Veer Savarkar, the Armed Revolution & the role of Congress
11:55 - The real meaning of Hindutva
17:43 - Randeep Hooda on Filming Swatantra Veer Savarkar
20:11 - Equation with Co-stars Unveiled
23:40 - Navigating Tough Times: A Personal Journey
26:56 - Navigating Career Challenges: Highs and Lows
32:13 - Embracing Outsider Status: Hooda's Perspective
34:12 - Diving into Characters: The Actor's Process
35:55 -Randeep Hooda’s wedding saga
41:08 - Message for the youth
44:12 - Parting Words
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