Randeep Hooda has added another milestone in his career by winning the Best Debut Director award at the 72nd National Film Awards. Swatantra Veer Savarkar. The actor, who directed, co-wrote, co-produced and headlined the biographical drama 2024, had a heartfelt reaction to the honor and described the honor as a moment he is “still trying to process.”
72nd National Film Awards: Randeep Hooda wins Best Debut Director award for Swatantra Veer Savarkar, says, “I’m still trying to work on it”
Sharing his thoughts after the announcement, Randeep said, “Being announced as the winner of the National Award for Best Debut Director for Swatantrya Veer Savarkar is a moment I’m still trying to process. This film asked more of me than anything I’ve ever done. The journey of this film was full of challenges at every turn, but I’m glad we saw it through and overcame each of them. And despite that, somehow we find the strength to carry on.” Stay.”
The actor talked about the many responsibilities he took on while making the film and the sense of responsibility he felt towards portraying the life of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar on screen. He said, “As an actor, co-writer and first-time director, I gave everything I had to this film because I felt a great responsibility to tell Veer Savarkar’s story honestly and honestly. Whatever we endured while making this film is insignificant compared to his life and the sacrifices he made.”
Expressing gratitude towards his colleagues, Hooda said, “I am extremely grateful to my entire team for believing in this dream and standing by it through every ups and downs. This recognition belongs to all of us, and I hope it will inspire more people, especially the younger generation, to discover and reflect on the legacy of Veer Savarkar.”
Will be released in theaters on March 22, 2024 Swatantra Veer Savarkar is a Hindi-language biographical drama based on the life of freedom fighter and political thinker Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. The film was directed, co-written and co-produced by Randeep Hooda, who also played the lead role. Written by Utkarsh Naithani, the narrative narrates the journey of Savarkar from his early years to his role in India’s independence movement, highlighting key events in his life.
The film received praise for its performances, particularly Huda’s portrayal of Savarkar, which required the actor to undergo a significant physical transformation for the role.
The Best Debut Director award at the 72nd National Film Awards is a significant achievement for Huda, adding another honor recognizing her debut behind the camera. Swatantra Veer SavarkarA film that saw him take on multiple creative responsibilities.
