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Randeep Hooda is an Indian movie actor, theatre artist, equestrian, and social employee. He got here into the limelight with the 2010 Hindi movie ‘As soon as Upon a Time in Mumbaai’ by which he performed the function of ACP Agnel Wilso.

Wiki/Biography

Randeep Hooda was born on Friday, 20 August 1976 (age 46 years; as of 2022) in Jassia village, Rohtak, Haryana. His zodiac signal is Leo.

Randeep Hooda’s childhood photograph along with his father

He did his education at Motilal Nehru College of Sports activities, Haryana, and in the course of his junior faculty, he modified his faculty to Delhi Public College, R. Okay. Puram, New Delhi. He pursued his commencement from Delhi College. Thereafter, he pursued Grasp in Enterprise Administration and Human Useful resource Improvement in Melbourne, Australia.

Bodily Look

Peak (approx.): 5′ 11″

Hair Color: Black

Eye Color: Darkish Brown

Physique Measurement (approx.): Chest: 40 Inches, Waist: 32 Inches, Biceps: 16 Inches

Household

Randeep Hooda was born in a Haryanvi Jat household.

Dad and mom & Siblings

His father, Dr Ranbir Hooda, is a medical surgeon and professor. His mom, Asha Hooda, is a social employee and politician. His elder sister, Anjali Hooda Sangwan, is an Indian physician practising within the USA. His youthful brother, Sandeep Hooda, works as a software program engineer.

Randeep Hooda along with his dad and mom

Randeep Hooda along with his sister

Randeep Hooda along with his brother Sandeep Hooda

Spouse

As of 2022, he isn’t married.

Relationships/Affairs

Sushmita Sen

From 2006 to 2009, Randeep was in a relationship with the Indian actress Sushmita Sen. After courting for nearly three years, the couple parted methods. In an interview, when Randeep was requested about his break-up with Sushmita, he stated,

The most important a part of my relationship together with her for over three years was my relationship together with her daughter, Renee. I missed just one theatre rehearsal in my life as Sushmita wished me to not go and that’s the worst factor I did by way of my worth system. I used to be uncovered to fame though I used to be on the sidelines as I used to be not a star. The break-up was the very best factor that occurred to me and I realised that I gave it an excessive amount of time in my life.”

He additional stated,

It’s not good to be in a relationship if you happen to can’t contribute. Being only a taker can by no means work out. Until I’ve the time and psychological area to take pleasure in togetherness, I don’t wish to be in a relationship. I’ve had some fantastic individuals in my life. And I’m making an attempt to maintain that equation wholesome. However I’m not within the state of mind to have a partner proper now. I’m sincere about it.”

Randeep Hooda along with his ex-girlfriend Sushmita Sen

Neetu Chandra

After his break-up with Sushmita Sen, he was rumoured to be in a relationship with the Indian actress Neetu Chandra. Reportedly, the couple began courting in 2010. It was stated that Randeep launched Neetu to his dad and mom whereas they each had been courting. Nevertheless, Randeep by no means confessed his relationship with Neetu within the media. After courting for nearly 6 years, the couple parted methods. Submit their break-up, Neetu talked brazenly about his relationship with Randeep. In an interview, she stated,

See, whenever you’re in a relationship, you can not simply discuss the entire relationship as a result of there’s one other particular person concerned. Additionally, I don’t really feel snug sufficient to debate my private life. I really feel that my work won’t be spoken about. As it’s, I select to do high quality work which comes lesser. However, I might all the time say that even in my relationship previously, I’ve learnt rather a lot.  Additionally, I’ve to say this on file that a number of seriousness for my occupation as an actor has come from him. It’s been a chapter of my life. I’m grateful and pleased additionally on the identical time that I’m out of it and doing different issues. However, I’ve excessive respect for him and it gained’t go which is ok.”

When reporters requested Randeep about his relationship with Neetu. He stated,

Typically it’s important to make sacrifices for a much bigger objective. It isn’t the top of the street for me and I’ll discover solace once more in my private relationships. Proper now my life consists of solely my make-up, units and characters.”

Randeep Hooda along with his ex-girlfriend Neetu Chandra

Lin Laishram

As of 2022, he’s in a rumoured relationship with the Manipuri actress Lin Laishram.

Randeep Hooda along with his rumoured girlfriend Lin Laishram

Tackle

Versova Sea Facet CHS, J P Street, Jeet Nagar, Versova, Andheri (West), Mumbai

Autograph

Randeep Hooda’s autograph

Profession

Actor

In 2001, Randeep made his appearing debut with the Hindi movie ‘Monsoon Marriage ceremony’ by which he performed the function of Rahul Chadha.

Randeep Hooda in Monsoon Marriage ceremony

It took virtually 4 years for him to get one other movie provide, and in 2005, he acted within the Hindi movie ‘D’ (2005).

D movie poster

He then appeared in a couple of Hindi movies like ‘Darna Zaroori Hai’ (2006), ‘Threat’ (2007), ‘Ru Ba Ru’ (2008), and ‘Karma Aur Holi’ (2009) which did not do effectively on the field workplace.

Darna Zaroori Hai movie poster

He got here into the limelight with the Hindi movie ‘As soon as Upon a Time in Mumbaai’ (2010) by which he performed the character of ACP Agnel Wilson.

Randeep Hooda as ACP Agnel Wilso from the movie ‘As soon as Upon a Time in Mumbaai’ (2010)

He then appeared in common Hindi movies like ‘Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster’ (2011), ‘Jannat 2’ (2012), ‘Freeway’ (2014), ‘Kick’ (2014), and ‘Primary Aur Charles’ (2015).

‘Freeway’ (2014)

In 2020, he made his Hollywood debut with the movie ‘Extraction’ (2020) starring the well-known Hollywood actor Chris Hemsworth.

Randeep Hooda as Saju Rav in Extraction

On 28 March 2022, he introduced that he would play the function of the Indian freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar within the Hindi movie ‘SwatantraVeer Savarkar.’

Randeep Hooda in and as SwatantraVeer Savarkar

Theatre Artist

Because the starting of his appearing profession, he has been related to the Indian theatre group ‘Motley Theatre Troupe’ which was began by the veteran Indian actor Naseeruddin Shah. He has carried out in lots of common Hindi performs like ‘Kali Shalwar Aur Kuchchh Kahaniyan’ and ‘Arms and The Man.’ In an interview, whereas speaking about his first theatre play, Randeep stated,

My first stint with theatre was at school, the place I used to be requested to put on a lion masks and roar for a number of minutes. My dad and mom got here to see me with a number of expectations and sadly, they couldn’t even recognise me on stage due to the masks.”

He additional stated,

Juggling between the 2 [theatre and films] does get troublesome, however I don’t see myself ever hand over Theatre. It’s obtained a deeper join with who I actually am. So, if movies provide the wings to fly, Theatre is a actuality verify, it retains you grounded. Movies can provide the satisfaction of feeling like a hero, however theatre provides you the true satisfaction of being an actor.”

Equestrian Sport

Whereas at school, he began collaborating in equestrian competitions. Nevertheless, he left the game at school, and after virtually 17 years, on the recommendation of the veteran Indian actor Naseeruddin Shah, Randeep restarted the game. In an interview, whereas speaking about it, Randeep stated,

After I did a couple of motion pictures in Mumbai, I had some cash. Naseer bhai (Naseeruddin Shah) goes driving and he informed me about an newbie driving membership. Naseer bhai and Milan Luthria (filmmaker) seconded my software. I started driving as soon as once more. I purchased a good-looking horse however regardless of my finest efforts, he died in my arms two months later. Being the Jat that I’m, I purchased three extra horses out of vengeance.”

He additional stated,

My first stint with horses occurred after I was in school eight on the Motilal Nehru College of Sports activities in Haryana, however thereafter I didn’t trip horses for 17 years. A few years in the past, I used to be at a stage after I had performed motion pictures in fast succession however they weren’t releasing on time. As an actor, I had given my finest to each efficiency, however I felt I used to be not getting my due. I wished a breather. I turned to horses and it was nice leveller; they’re addictive for certain.”

He participated for the primary time in equestrian in one of many competitions on the Chandigarh Horse Present. In an interview, whereas speaking about competing at numerous occasions, he stated,

I began on the Chandigarh Horse Present, after which competed at Bangalaru, Kolkata, Delhi and Mumbai. These aren’t race horses, however present horses. At my first competitors, I rode Ranji, who had developed a nasty behavior of working away when he needed to bounce. I wished to maintain a low profile on the competitors however I used to be given an elaborate introduction because the actor from D and many others. In spite of everything this build-up, when Ranji was approaching the bounce, he turned 180 levels and ran away. I used to be disqualified. I hid behind a tree for hours collectively.”

Randeep Hooda in an equestrian competitors

Randeep owns greater than eight horses together with Ranji, Dreamgirl, and Johnny Walker. Throughout an interview, whereas speaking about his horses, he stated,

I overlook the world after I’m on horseback. Every of my horses is nearly as good as a human being. Ranji is sort of a brother. If I whistle, Ranji will decide up his ears and discover me. Raja, who’s 20 years previous, can train me a factor or two about racing. With Merely Supreme and Johnny Walker, I’m the grasp. If I needed to undergo fireplace or water then Johnny Walker would simply do it for me.”

Randeep Hooda along with his horses

In 2014, he began a Polo staff named “Royal Rooster.” As of 2022, Randeep is the one Indian actor who participates within the equestrian sport together with polo and present leaping. His coaches are Colonel SS Ahalawat (present leaping) and Brigadier Bishnoi (dressage).

Journalism

Aside from appearing and sports activities, he has additionally labored as a journalist. In 2009, he labored as a visitor contributor for a column in Asian Correspondent named “In The Script.” He then printed an article titled “Racism towards Indians in Australia” by which he talked concerning the violence confronted by the Indians in Australia. In 2011, Hooda wrote a weblog for the main Indian information portal The Occasions of India.

Social Activist

Randeep is actively concerned in numerous social companies. In September 2010, he appeared in a charity vogue present to lift funds for the poor communities in India. In 2012, he participated in an anti-suicide initiative together with different Indian celebrities like Imtiaz Ali, Rahul Bose, Mahesh Bhupati, and Nishikant Kamath. In 2018, he teamed with an Indian NGO Khalsa Help group to supply meals for the individuals affected by the floods. Amid the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 and 2021, he helped needy individuals in getting rations and different fundamental requirements. He has additionally supported numerous NGOs in clear Indian campaigns.

Randeep Hooda cleansing a seaside

Controversies

Criticised for Mocking a Woman on Twitter

In 2017, he landed into controversy for mocking the Indian pupil activist Gurmehar Kaur. On 25 April 2017, Gurmehar (daughter of an Indian Military martyr) posted a photograph of her on her Twitter account, and within the photograph, she was holding a placard with the assertion “Pakistan didn’t kill my father, struggle did.” Later, the Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag mocked her and shared a picture of him holding a placard saying, “I didn’t rating two triple centuries. My bat did.” Randeep Hooda appreciated the video posted by Sehwag for which he was slammed by the netizens and numerous Indian celebrities. He even stated that Gurmehar was a political pawn, which invited additional criticism. Later, he gave a clarification within the media on his ‘political pawn’ assertion. He stated,

It wasn’t gender particular. I used to be and I’m towards the politicisation of private opinions. There was an axe to grind and contemplating the atmosphere within the nation vis-a-vis ladies, in hindsight, I do consider I ought to have been extra cautious. As an actor I’ve confronted this (trolling) earlier than and must face it in future too however for a younger particular person, to face this might be very traumatic and she or he shouldn’t have gone via this.”

Gurmehar then tweeted on Randeeps’s assertion. She wrote,

I didn’t tweet my arms did”

Virender Sehwag and Randeep had been criticised extra as a result of Gurmehar was already receiving rape threats for tweeting one thing towards ABVP. In an interview, whereas speaking about it, Randeep stated,

I used to be not conscious of any threats to her. Once I did change into conscious of it, I issued a press release clarifying my stand. And violence is mistaken. Whether it is towards a lady, it’s a heinous crime and perpetrators ought to be delivered to justice and extreme punishment ought to be given in order that it units an instance. I don’t assume that has occurred. I don’t know what the authorities are doing. However by that point the narrative was set. I used to be labelled, put in a field. So, it appears to me we aren’t having a dialog.”

Criticised for Castiest and Sexist Remark

On 25 Could 2021, a Twitter consumer shared an previous video of Randeep Hooda from a chat present by which he was seen passing sexist jokes on the Indian politician Mayawati. He acquired an enormous backlash from the netizens for his cattiest and sexist remark. Later, Randeep apologised for a similar. Because of the controversy, the Secretariat of the Conference for the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS), the environmental treaty of the United Nations eliminated Randeep as its model ambassador. The assertion reads,

The CMS Secretariat finds the feedback made within the video to be offensive, and they don’t mirror the values of the CMS Secretariat or the United Nations.”

Awards & Achievements

Awards

• 2006: Annual Central European Bollywood Award for Breakthrough Position within the Hindi movie Darna Zaroori Hai

• 2011: Lions Gold Award for Favourite Supporting Actor in As soon as Upon a Time in Mumbaai

• 2014: Stardust Award for Greatest Actor (Searchlight Award) for Freeway
  

  Randeep Hooda holding his award

• 2015: Stardust Awards for Greatest Actor in a Detrimental Position for Primary Aur Charles

• 2016: FOI On-line Awards for Particular Point out for Sarbjit

• 2016: Jagran Movie Pageant for Greatest Actor (Jury Award) for Sarbjit (2016)

Achievements

• 2010: twenty first in The Occasions of India’s annual record of the 50 most fascinating males

• 2011: seventh on its record of the “20 sexiest males on the planet” by Web Film Database (IMDb)

Medals

• 2009: Silver Medal on the Delhi Horse Present

• 2011: Silver Medal on the Bombay Horse Present

• 2014: Three gold, two silver, and two bronze medals on the Nationwide Equestrian Championship (dressage and show-jumping occasions)
  

  Randeep Hooda on receiving gold medals

• 2019: Silver Medal on the Nationwide Equestrian Championship

Bike Assortment

• Royal Enfield Bullet
  

  Randeep Hooda sitting on his bike

Automotive Assortment

• Mercedes-Benz GLS
  

  Randeep Hooda posing along with his Mercedes-Benz GLS automobile

• Mercedes-Benz GL 350 CDI
  

  Randeep Hooda posing along with his Mercedes-Benz GL 350 CDI automobile

Wage/Earnings

As of 2016, his charges per movie is Rs 3 crore.

Internet Value

As of 2021, his web price is Rs 74 crores.

Favourites

• Meals: Sushi, Tandoori Roti and Tadke Waali Dal, Aloo-Gobi, Gajar-Methi

Information/Trivia

• At school, Randeep was common as Randeep Don Hooda.

• He spent most of his childhood along with his maternal grandmother. In an interview, whereas remembering his childhood days along with his grandmother, he stated,
  

  I’m a Jat born in Jassia village and introduced up in Rohtak, the place I lived with my nani. My dad and mom lived in numerous international locations the place my father labored as a surgeon. I might go to my dad and mom throughout holidays and would journey alone.. As a baby, I used to run from my faculty in Rohtak to my village to simply hang around with animals as I discovered solace in them. I used to be most hooked up to my nani, who died two years in the past. She was so omnipresent in my life and but, in the direction of her finish when she was sick, I couldn’t be together with her as I had no work and didn’t have the posh to journey every time I wished to.”

• At school, he participated in numerous sports activities like swimming and polo.
  

  Randeep Hooda along with his faculty swimming staff

• Whereas he was learning in Australia, he did a couple of odd jobs. He labored as a waiter, dishwasher, and taxi driver for nearly two years. After returning to India from Australia, he joined a advertising and marketing division at an airline. Concurrently, he began working as a mannequin in Delhi. In an interview, whereas speaking about his modelling days, he stated,
  

  Once I returned to Delhi, I began modelling with Suneet Verma and began doing a play with Suneet Tandon. However I had an altercation, a nasty drink and drive case, had virtually killed myself and was laid up in mattress for 5 months, so the play by no means occurred. There was a telephone that rang throughout that point from Mira Nair to audition for Monsoon Marriage ceremony as she had heard about me from Suneet Tandon. I used to be chosen.”

• He then shifted to Mumbai to make his profession in appearing. He obtained Rs 1500 for his first TV industrial. In an interview, whereas remembering these days, he stated,
  

  Out of that `1500, I drank alcohol price `750 that very evening, as a result of as quickly as I landed in Mumbai, I obtained my first industrial. I went to have fun in a bar and obtained actually drunk. However after that there was no work and I spent my days dwelling behind individuals’s couches – getting out of the home earlier than they wakened, and getting in after they’d slept to keep away from embarrassment. However regularly issues began occurring, I began getting motion pictures and life turned just a little steady.”

• As soon as, Randeep wished to have a baby from surrogacy, however on his father’s recommendation, he give up the thought. His father informed him {that a} youngster wants a mom for a greater upbringing. Randeep then determined that he would have a baby of his personal.

• He considers the veteran Indian actor Naseeruddin Shah his mentor.
  

  Randeep Hooda with Naseeruddin Shah

• Randeep loves doing nature images and travelling. In an interview, whereas speaking about his love for travelling, he stated,
  

  Travelling I do take pleasure in travelling, however largely it’s for work. Now I can be going to the jungles. I’ve by no means actually been on a vacation in my life as a result of its pointless. You might be with you. Regardless of the place you go its only a change of surroundings. And after some time it’s you. You might be sitting on the seaside, you within the snow, you over there, its obtained nothing however you. So I by no means went on vacation. However after I work, I are likely to journey, after I try this, I wish to take photos behind within the scenes. I wish to go to native villages, wherever we’re.”

  

  Randeep Hooda throughout his journey

• Randeep is an avid animal lover, and he has adopted a stray canine named Sweet.
  

  Randeep Hooda along with his pet canine

• In 2012, whereas speaking to media homes, Randeep talked about his smoking behavior. He stated,
  

  It’s been very troublesome. I used to smoke 3 times extra after I was on the units, particularly between the photographs. Now, I drink water, eat one thing or chew a gum when I’m actually tempted to mild up. I began smoking at a really early age, even earlier than I used to be 18. However I’m but to overcome my temptation totally.”

• He drinks alcohol at events and occasions. He as soon as stated,
  

  If I’m consuming to unwind, higher to have whiskey on the rocks. It’s a nice dialog drink together with comfortable jazz.”

• He has been featured on the quilt web page of varied famend magazines like Stardust, Cine Blitz, Femina, and Filmfare.
  

  Randeep Hooda featured on the quilt of Femina journal

• Randeep Hooda has walked the ramp for ace Indian vogue designers.
  

  Randeep Hooda in a vogue present

• He has additionally appeared in a couple of TV commercials like BetterU Shaving Gel, Villain fragrance, and Hyundai Tucson automobile.

• He had a homosexual kissing scene in two Hindi movies i.e. ‘Bombay Talkies’ (2013) and ‘John Day’ (2013).

• In 2016, he was chosen as the primary model ambassador for Mumbai Hearth Brigade.

• As soon as, Randeep Hooda was roped in a Hindi movie based mostly on the battle of Saragarhi to painting the function of Havildar Ishar Singh. Nevertheless, the movie obtained shelved, and in 2019, the Hindi movie ‘Kesari’ starring Akshay Kumar was launched on the identical idea. In an interview, whereas speaking concerning the movie ‘Kesari,’ Randeep stated,
  

  It harm that the viewers couldn’t see what would most likely have been a extra genuine model with extra actual feelings of the story. That aside, you be taught to maneuver on. By means of the journey, I learnt the rules of Sikhism and I’m a greater particular person now.”

  

  Randeep Hooda as Havildar Ishar Singh in a shelved movie

• The Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra’s favorite actor is Randeep Hooda.
  

  Randeep Hooda with Neeraj Chopra

• Randeep follows a non-vegetarian food plan.