How Did Randeep Hooda’s Father Support Him During Tough Times?

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Key Takeaways
- Parental support is crucial during challenging times.
- Financial sacrifice can significantly impact personal dreams.
- Having a guiding light can help navigate through life's struggles.
- Passion and determination are vital for success.
- Familial bonds can provide the strength needed to overcome adversity.
Mumbai, June 15 (NationPress) Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda shared a poignant memory of how his father, Dr. Ranbir Hooda, was a steadfast source of support during a challenging phase filled with significant health issues and financial hardship.
In light of International Father's Day, the 'Jaat' actor reflected on these trying experiences, attributing his father’s unwavering strength as the foundation that allowed him to overcome adversity. Randeep expressed heartfelt gratitude for his father’s persistent presence, describing him as a reliable pillar of strength. He emphasized how his father has continually offered him an honest perspective—both personally and professionally—serving as a guiding light through every peak and valley.
Hooda recounted to IANS, “At one point, my education in Melbourne was struggling, and the thought of pursuing acting materialized. My father had already mentioned that if my education wasn't progressing in Australia, I might as well return home. That was when we first discussed my acting aspirations. Initially, he tried to dissuade me, as any parent unfamiliar with this industry might do. However, once he recognized my passion, he truly became my backbone and support system. He encouraged me to acquire the necessary skills for acting rather than relying on others.”
The 'Sultan' actor also disclosed that while working on ‘Swatantrya Veer Savarkar’, he encountered serious health challenges after an accident, even as he was preparing to act in, direct, and produce the film. The demands of recovery were both physically and financially taxing, placing Randeep at a crucial juncture.
In that moment of crisis, it was his father who rose to the occasion once more. Taking a courageous step, his father decided to sell Randeep’s property in Mumbai to finance the film’s completion. Randeep described this sacrifice as a pivotal moment, saying it fueled his determination to realize his artistic vision.
“We faced a financial bottleneck, and that’s when my father bravely opted to sell my property in Mumbai to support my endeavor, truly laying the groundwork for my success. His willingness to make such profound sacrifices provided me with all the strength I needed,” Randeep noted.
Concluding his reflections, Randeep Hooda stated, “My father is my hero, my guiding light. Everything I am today as an actor, a person, and now a filmmaker, is because he never stopped believing in me.”