Randeep Hooda: News
The man who has taken Bollywood characters to another level and the recipient of two Stardust Awards, Randeep Hooda, is an Indian actor and equestrian. Born and brought up in Haryana, Hooda completed a degree in management from Australia and returned to India in 2000. He started modeling and working with a theater in Delhi. While Hooda was preparing for one of his plays, Mira Nair asked him to audition for a role in her upcoming movie. In the following year, he made a debut in the industry with the movie 'Monsoon Wedding'. Hooda couldn't get a project for the next four years. So, he attended a workshop at the National School of Drama (NSD). In 2005, he was seen in the movie 'D'. After series of flop films, he got a breakthrough in 2010 with 'Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai'. 'Highway', 'Sarabjit', and 'Sultan' are among the biggest box office hits of Hooda. In 2020, he made his Hollywood debut with the film 'Extraction' with Chris Hemsworth.
19 Oct 2024
Saiyami KherSunny Deol swaps handpump for fan in first 'Jaat' poster
Bollywood actor Sunny Deol celebrated his 67th birthday on Saturday by sharing the first poster of his upcoming film, Jaat.
25 Sep 2024
Academy AwardsNo, 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar' isn't India's official pick for Oscars
The Film Federation of India (FFI) has refuted claims made by the makers of the biopic Swatantrya Veer Savarkar about its official submission for the Oscars.
24 Sep 2024
ZEE5Randeep Hooda's 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar' submitted for Oscars 2025
The historical biopic Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, starring Randeep Hooda, has been officially selected as one of India's entries for the 97th Academy Awards.
24 Aug 2024
Saiyami Kher'SDGM': Vineet Kumar Singh joins Sunny Deol's action film
Vineet Kumar Singh, renowned for his performances in Mukkabaaz and Gold, has been confirmed as the latest addition to the cast of Sunny Deol's forthcoming action film.
20 Aug 2024
Sunny Deol'SDGM' update: Randeep Hooda joins Sunny Deol's next
Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda has joined the cast of Sunny Deol's upcoming action film, tentatively titled SDGM. The announcement coincided with Hooda's 48th birthday on Tuesday.
20 May 2024
Ankita LokhandeRandeep Hooda's 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar' locks OTT premiere on ZEE5
The patriotic thriller-drama, Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, starring Randeep Hooda and Ankita Lokhande, is set for its digital premiere.
14 Apr 2024
Afzal GuruSarabjit Singh's killer Amir Sarfaraz shot dead in Lahore
Amir Sarfaraz, who was convicted in the murder of Indian national Sarabjit Singh, was shot dead by 'unknown' individuals in Lahore on Sunday, according to India Today.
29 Mar 2024
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar' shows miniscule growth
With the Lok Sabha 2024 elections being at the doorstep, films pandering to right-wing nationalist groups are on the rise in Bollywood. The recently released Vinayak Damodar Savarkar biopic titled Swatantrya Veer Savarkar is the newest addition.
28 Mar 2024
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar' dips further on weekdays
Randeep Hooda is a brilliant actor and over the years he has donned characters of varied shades. The actor made his directorial debut with Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, a biopic on Vinayak Damodar Savarkar.
27 Mar 2024
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar' struggles to stay afoot
Biopics are a staple in Bollywood. From gangsters to politicians to sportspeople, over the years, it has become a very common sub-genre in Indian cinema. The Vinayak Damodar Savarkar biopic was in the buzz for long and is running in theaters now.
26 Mar 2024
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar' maintains momentum on weekdays
Swatantrya Veer Savarkar is the biopic of the controversial leader Vinayak Damodar Savarkar and the film has been in the buzz for a long time. The movie is helmed by the adept Randeep Hooda and is raking in quite well at the box office.
25 Mar 2024
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar' registers decent opening weekend
Cinema is an important tool of mass communication and Bollywood is witnessing a barrage of films pandering to the right-wing nationalists ahead of the Lok Sabha elections 2024.
24 Mar 2024
Box OfficeBox office: Randeep Hooda's 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar' witnesses impressive jump
Randeep Hooda-led latest biopic, Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, had a dull beginning at the box office on Friday, earning only slightly over Rs. 1cr.
23 Mar 2024
Ankita LokhandeBox office: Randeep Hooda's 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar' mints Rs. 1.16cr
The recent biopic Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, which explores the life of polarizing Indian freedom fighter and reformer Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, debuted at the box office on Friday.
10 Mar 2024
Yami Gautam DharAnalyzing trend of political films being released during election season
Since art has the power to sway people and mold opinions, should filmmakers steer clear of sensationalism? Ideally yes, but in reality, they don't.
05 Mar 2024
Upcoming MoviesWho is Ramlali? Subject of Omung Kumar's next biopic
Omung Kumar, the director behind biopics like Mary Kom and Sarbjit, has reportedly secured the rights to create a film about Ramlali, a courageous woman from Uttar Pradesh who confronted the infamous bandit Dadua (Shiv Kumar Patel).
23 Feb 2024
Bollywood Films'Laapataa Ladies,' 'Yodha,' 'Dune: Part Two': Upcoming theatrical March releases
March is going to be one memorable month for cinephiles!
30 Jan 2024
Upcoming MoviesRandeep Hooda-led 'Swantantrya Veer Savarkar' finally gets a release date
Randeep Hooda is all set to bring India's unsung hero Vinayak Damodar Savarkar to life in the upcoming Swatantrya Veer Savarkar biopic.
23 Jan 2024
HollywoodIndian actors who played negative roles in Hollywood movies
Not just pan-India, several Indian actors have gone international over the last few years and earned a global reputation. And some of them have broken stereotypes with compelling negative roles.
29 Nov 2023
WeddingsRandeep Hooda, Lin Laishram's wedding ceremony begins! See pictures
It's a happy ending for Bollywood actors Randeep Hooda and Lin Laishram.
29 Nov 2023
WeddingsWhen Randeep Hooda met Lin Laishram: How it all started
Love will take center stage as Bollywood actors Randeep Hooda and Lin Laishram exchange wedding vows on Wednesday in Imphal, Manipur.
25 Nov 2023
WeddingsFinally! Randeep Hooda announces wedding with Lin Laishram: Check date
The long-awaited moment has arrived!
05 Nov 2023
WeddingsRandeep Hooda, girlfriend Lin Laishram to tie knot soon: Report
We are likely to witness yet another Bollywood wedding soon!
20 Aug 2023
Fitness and HealthHappy birthday, Randeep Hooda! Here are the stud's fitness secrets
Sharp jawline, washboard abs, strapping muscles, and a magnetic appearance - yes, we are talking about Randeep Hooda!
20 Aug 2023
Happy BirthdayHappy birthday, Randeep Hooda: Looking at actor's OTT releases
Highway, Jannat 2, and Sarbjit star Randeep Hooda has turned 47!
10 Aug 2023
HollywoodHollywood star Chris Hemsworth's top films, other than MCU credits
Though he is loved globally for his portrayal of the Marvel superhero character Thor, Hollywood action star Chris Hemsworth has several critically acclaimed films under his name.
21 Jun 2023
OTT releasesOTT: JioCinema unveils Randeep Hooda's 'Sergeant' poster; release date out
JioCinema is on a streaming spree!
30 May 2023
BollywoodKnow about Randeep Hooda's 'Swatantra Veer Savarkar' and its controversies
Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda is gearing up for the release of his upcoming title Swatantra Veer Savarkar, a biography on Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, popularly known as Veer Savarkar.
06 Mar 2023
BollywoodRandeep Hooda-Neena Gupta to star in 'Pachhattar Ka Chhora'
Actor Randeep Hooda announced his next project with the veteran Neena Gupta titled Pachhattar Ka Chhora. The film is touted to be a "quirky romcom" and is helmed by Jayant Gilatar.
21 Jan 2023
Bollywood FilmsRandeep Hooda announces 'Laal Rang 2'; shoot to commence soon
Actor Randeep Hooda took to Instagram to announce his next film Laal Rang 2, which is the sequel to the 2016 film Laal Rang, on Friday.
10 Jan 2023
Bollywood FilmsRandeep Hooda to Aasmaan Bhardwaj, debutant directors of 2023
After a bittersweet 2022, Bollywood has placed its hopes on 2023. A hoard of new big-budget movies is gearing up for their release this year.
21 Sep 2022
Mahesh ManjrekarMahesh Manjrekar won't be directing Randeep Hooda's 'Swatantra Veer Savarkar'
In an unexpected turn of events, director Mahesh Manjrekar has stepped down as the director of the upcoming film Swatantra Veer Savarkar.
20 Aug 2022
NetflixHappy birthday, Randeep Hooda! Looking at actor's future projects
Highway, Jannat 2, Sarbjit, Rang Rasiya, Kick—the common denominator across all these noted films is a memorable, hard-hitting performance by Randeep Hooda.
15 Jul 2022
Lalit ModiSushmita Sen dating Lalit Modi: Celebrities actor dated before Modi
It came as an unexpected announcement when cricket administrator Lalit Modi shared a social media post about a "new beginning" with Bollywood actor Sushmita Sen on Thursday.
22 Feb 2022
Netflix'CAT': Randeep Hooda's first look from Netflix revenge-thriller is out
After Sam Hargrave-directed Extraction, Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda will be once again joining hands with Netflix for the upcoming series, CAT.
01 Dec 2021
Entertainment#NewsBytesExclusive: Screenwriter alleges police won't register FIR against Randeep Hooda
In August, Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda was in the news for a screenwriter, Priya Sharma, had sent him a Rs. 10 crore legal notice.
25 Sep 2021
Ileana D'CruzRandeep Hooda to play gangster in upcoming Netflix crime-thriller series
Actor Randeep Hooda is set to star as a gangster in an upcoming crime-thriller series, which will release on streamer Netflix.
20 Aug 2021
BollywoodScriptwriter sends Rs. 10cr legal notice to Randeep Hooda
Randeep Hooda, who turns 45 today, has been accused of giving false promises and threatening a scriptwriter-lyricist named Priya Sharma.
09 Aug 2021
Neeraj ChopraThese actors could play Olympian Neeraj Chopra in his biopic
Neeraj Chopra is the man of the moment!
02 Aug 2021
Farhan AkhtarFarhan Akhtar, Randeep Hooda laud boxer Satish Kumar
Actors Farhan Akhtar and Randeep Hooda on Monday celebrated boxer Satish Kumar's gutsy performance at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics, where he fought with the reigning world champion Bakhodir Jalolov despite multiple stitches on his forehead and chin.
28 May 2021
MayawatiRandeep Hooda's Mayawati 'joke': Actor removed from UN environmental treaty
In the age of the Internet and social media, nothing is getting brushed under the carpet.
27 May 2021
XRandeep Hooda criticized for sexist, casteist 'joke' against Mayawati
Actor Randeep Hooda was at the center of a growing social media storm on Wednesday over a nine-year video in which he's seen making derogatory comments against Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati.
12 May 2021
COVID-19Happy to get interesting work despite long breaks: Randeep Hooda
Actor Randeep Hooda admits that in his 20-year-long journey in the Hindi film industry, he is guilty of doing less work but is glad filmmakers still find him interesting as a perform0er.
15 Feb 2020
Sara Ali KhanBox office: 'Love Aaj Kal' opens at Rs. 12 crore
Imtiaz Ali's much-awaited film Love Aaj Kal, starring Sara Ali Khan and Kartik Aaryan, has recorded a decent opening day collection at the box office, thanks to Valentine's Day.
17 Sep 2019
Karan Johar#HappyBirthdayPMModi: BJP, opposition leaders wish him health and happiness
On his 69th birthday today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received wishes from his fans and critics alike.
27 Mar 2019
Deepika PadukoneNot 'Love Aaj Kal 2', Sara-Kartik's movie gets new title
Cinephiles went crazy after Bollywood heartthrobs Kartik Aaryan and Sara Ali Khan were roped in for Imtiaz Ali's next.
21 Mar 2019
Deepika PadukoneConfirmed: Sara-Kartik's love story to release on Valentine's Day 2020
Sara Ali Khan and Kartik Aaryan are currently doing a movie with Imtiaz Ali, the shooting of which is underway.
01 Mar 2019
Saif Ali KhanSara-Kartik to begin shooting for Imtiaz Ali's directorial next week
Ever since Sara Ali Khan confessed her liking about Kartik Aaryan, there have been reports about the two sharing screen space.
29 Jan 2019
Karan JoharAfter 'Takht', Karan Johar to make homosexual love story?
Karan Johar's support for LGBTQ community is well known. And now the head honcho of Dharma Productions wants to bring a story from the community to silver screen.
18 Jan 2018
CelebrityAkshay Kumar reveals why he went bald
Akshay Kumar's new bald look during the promotional events of his upcoming film 'PadMan' left his fans wondering about the reason behind him shaving off his head completely.
04 Sep 2017
IndiaReal life criminals who inspired Bollywood cinema time and again
Often filmmakers take inspirations from colorful personalities in real life to weave magic on the silver screen.
