Randeep Hooda Honors Veer Savarkar's Legacy: A Fast Until the End
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Mumbai, Feb 26 (NationPress) On the occasion of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar’s 60th death anniversary, actor and filmmaker Randeep Hooda paid homage to the freedom fighter, revealing that he undertook an indefinite fast until his passing, which he characterized as a form of ‘samadhi’.
Randeep took to Instagram to share a few images of Savarkar alongside his own from the film he directed about the freedom fighter. In tribute to Veer Savarkar, he reflected on the lesser-known details of Savarkar’s final days.
In his caption, he stated: “Aamaran anshan bahuton ne kiye, mare sirf Savarkar. Very few know that Savarkar ji fasted till his death or in other words took samadhi, finally leaving this world on 'date'. Remembering him today. Naman.”
Randeep portrayed Savarkar in the biographical drama film Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, which premiered in 2024. The film offers a comprehensive biographical overview of Savarkar from his early years, encompassing significant events in his life, often portraying its central character in a near-reverent manner. The performances of the actors received commendations.
The narrative follows his journey from his student days in England to his return to India and his active participation in the Indian independence movement.
Currently, Randeep is engaged in filming “Eetha” with Shraddha Kapoor. Directed by Laxman Utekar, Eetha is inspired by the life of one of India’s earliest Tamasha/Lavni dancers, showcasing a powerful, culturally rich narrative.
In other updates, Randeep and his wife Lin Laishram eagerly anticipate the arrival of their first child. They shared the news on Instagram on November 29.
In a joint announcement, they expressed: "Two years of love, adventure, and now… a little wild one on the way (Tiger Face, red heart and infinity emojis)."
Randeep and Lin first crossed paths at veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah's theatre group Motley. Their romance blossomed, culminating in cohabitation during the lockdown. They made their relationship Instagram official in 2022 and tied the knot on November 29, 2023, in a traditional Meitei ceremony in Manipur.
Additionally, Randeep is set to feature in the epic war drama “Operation Khukri.” He has acquired the official film rights to “Operation Khukri: The Untold Story of the Indian Army’s Bravest Peacekeeping Mission Abroad” authored by Major General Rajpal Punia and Damini Punia.