Happy Birthday Randeep Hooda: Revisiting Career Defining Movies of The Versatile Actor

Randeep Hooda Birthday: An actor, writer, producer, director and equestrian, Randeep Hooda is a man with many feathers in his hat. His art of entertaining the audience shines is most loved by his fans, who wait with bated eyes to witness how the versatile actor will marvel them with something new and stunning. As he turns 48-years old, take a moment to revisit his career-defining movies. 

Swatantrya Veer Savarkar (2024)

Marking his directorial debut, Randeep Hooda went all out to give his best, and give his all for the biopic film based on the life of Indian freedom activist, Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. He stars in the titular role of Savarkar, after co-writing, co-producing and directing the movie. His arc as Savarkar was gripping, and depicted craftily with emotive eyes and a gritty dialogue delivery.   

 

 

 

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Extraction (2020)

In 2020, Hooda made his Hollywood debut as an antagonist in Chris Hemsworth’s ‘Extraction’, an action thriller film. Impressing a global audience with his dexterity as a star with caliber to rule international films, Hooda gave a tough competition to Hemsworth. 

 

 

 

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Sarabjit (2016)

In yet another role, based on the real life Sarabjit Singh, a simple man from Punjab who was sentenced to death, and kept imprisoned for 22 years for alleged terrorism and spying. His moving performance was widely acclaimed for the intense and emotional depiction of Sarabjit’s emotional turmoil and flickering hope. 

 

 

 

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Rang Rasiya (2014)

Hooda found a niche in Gangster roles. With Rang Rasiya, he cemented his position as an actor capable of portraying nuance and depth on screen that transpires to the audience’s emotional connect with his character.  

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Highway (2014)

Mahabir Bhati is a kidnapper with a vehement past haunting on his shoulders as he seeks refuge in crime. The role portrayed by Hooda was rugged and emotionally complex allowing solace to Alia Bhatt’s character. His exquisite hold on the emotional girth of the character won his significant praise. 

 

 

 

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Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai (2010)

A breakthrough role of his career as Officer Agnel Wilson in the gangster film led by Ajay Devgan, Randeep Hooda made his presence felt impactfully as an actor. Depicting a motivated yet troubled police officer, Hooda was efficient in bringing the  helplessness of his character well.

With each passing year, Hooda never fails to amaze his fans with his versatility and will to venture new avenues. His versatility is crystalised with a backing of original filmography.