Randeep Hooda on National Award win for Swatantrya Veer Savarkar: ‘The film asked more of me than anything I’ve done’
Actor and director Randeep Hooda reflects on winning the National Film Award for Best Debut Director for his film 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar'. He describes the project as a challenging but rewarding experience that required immense personal dedication.
Why it matters
National Film Awards are the most prestigious honors in Indian cinema, and this recognition highlights the intersection of historical storytelling and artistic achievement.
Randeep Hooda won the National Film Award for Best Debut Director for the biographical drama, Swatantrya Veer Savarkar . The film tells the story of Hindutva idealogue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, exploring his early revolutionary activities and the torture he faced at the cellular jail. The film marks Hooda’s directorial debut, who also plays the titular role.
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