Randeep Hooda Says Vinayak Damodar Savarkar More Relevant Today Than Before

Actor Randeep Hooda, who is making his directorial debut with upcoming biopic Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, recently talked about relevancy of freedom fighter in today’s time. actor said that VD Savarkar was always ahe of time and that today he has become more relevant than ever before. Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, which has booked its release for March 22, this year, presents a compelling odyssey, bringing to life tale of VD Savarkar.

VD Savarkar was ahe of his time, says Randeep Hooda

Randeep, who has helmed film, also essays titular character. His portrayal promises to be a tour de force. It also stars Ankita Lokhande, and Amit Sial. actor said, “After almost two years in Kalapani with Mr Savarkar, it’s finally time for him to step out to freedom. journey has been tough but it has me me go beyond myself as an actor into being a filmmaker and much more.”

“It’s about time country came to know about contribution of armed revolution in our freedom struggle. Mr Savarkar was always ahe of time and is today more relevant than ever before.”

film has been produced by Zee Studios, Anand Pandit, Randeep Hooda, Sandeep Singh & Yogesh Rahar, and co-produced by Roopa Pandit, Sam Khan, Anwar Ali, Panchali Chakraborty, film is slated to release on March 22 in Hindi and Marathi.

Who was Vinayak Damodar Savarkar?

Vinayak Damodar Savarkar was born on May 28, 1883, in village of Bhagur, near Nashik, Maharashtra, into Marathi Chitpavan Brahmin Hindu family of Damodar and Rhabai Savarkar. He was a writer, activist, and freedom fighter. He was a prominent member of 'Hindu Mahasabha.' Savarkar became involved in freedom movement while still in high school and continued to do so while attending Fergusson College in Pune. 

(with inputs from IANS)