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Randeep Hooda makes a daring debut as

director with “Swatantrya Veer Savarkar”

The film encapsulates the journey and struggles of Freedom Fighter Swatantrya Veer

Savarkar in the fight for India’s independence

OUR BUREAU Randeep Hooda as Veer Savarkar
walking in the Kaala Paani prison,
Mumbai/Srinagar
setting the tone with an impactful
llustrious actor Randeep Hooda, voiceover, “Hum sabne padha hai ki
recently captivated the gathering BHARAT ko aazadi ahinsa se mili
Iat an extravagant affair held at hai lekin yeh voh kahaani nahi hai”
an exclusive locale in India’s bustling (We have all read that India attained
capital, as he introduced Jay Patel as freedom through non-violence, but
Shamji Krishna Varma and Dr. Anjali this is not that story).
Hooda as Bhikaji Cama in the highly The trailer also showcases the
anticipated movie “ Swatantrya Veer historic moment when the two in-
Saarkar.” fluential leaders, Mahatma Gandhi,
Hooda’s captivating portrayal of and Veer Savarkar, met, highlighting
the legendary freedom fighter in the the difference in their ideologies and
film’s trailer not only enthralled but approaches towards India’s indepen-
also underscored the profound im- dence struggle. The trailer unravels
pact of Veer Savarkar’s influence and the film’s focus on the Indian armed
contributions to India’s relentless revolution along with glimpses of its
struggle for independence. With fer- leaders and martyrs such as Bal Gan-
vent passion and conviction, Hooda gadhar Tilak, Madanlal Dhingra,
urged the nation to embrace Savark- Bhagat Singh and Netaji Subhash
ar’s rich legacy, highlighting his piv- Chandra Bose while teasing with the
otal role in shaping India’s historical politics of that period making the
narrative. film most anticipated with the rev-
“Swatantrya Veer Savarkar” is elations it has in store with respect
an epic saga chronicling the extraor- to modern Indian history, which the
dinary journey of Indian freedom film promises to rewrite.
fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, Ankita Lokhande, who is all set
with Randeep Hooda not only por- to portray Yamunabai in ‘Swatantrya
traying the titular role but also di- Veer Savarkar’, got candid about her
recting this cinematic masterpiece. character and what made her say
Produced by Randeep Hooda, in “yes” to this role. Lokhande plays
collaboration with Zee Studios, the character of Yamunabai Savark-
Sandeep Singh, Anand Palit, and ar, the wife of Vinayak Damodar Sa-
Sam Khan, alongside co-producers varkar who will be portrayed by her
Roopa Pandit, Yogesh Rahar, and co-star, Randeep Hooda.
Panchali Chakraborty, this cinematic She said, “I read about Veer Sa-
opus is slated for a grand release on varkar but never knew so much about
March 22, 2024. Yamunabai. But when you play such
The unveiling of the film’s com- characters, you understand their en-
pelling dialogues on March 4th has tire journey. How they lived, what
ignited immense anticipation among their character was like. She was
audiences, setting the stage for an like an unsung hero. If her husband
unparalleled cinematic experience Randeep Hooda at the trailer launch of ‘Swatantra Veer Savarkar’ in Mumbai (ANI) was fighting at the Kala Pani she was
upon its release. Speaking at a presti- fighting a battle outside for her fam-
gious press conference in New Delhi, in Obesity Medicine and Nutrition satility to her upcoming role, further ily. There was an incident in the film
Randeep Hooda, alongside co-stars Support from the USA, is gearing up enhancing the captivating narrative when her son died and her husband
Jay Patel, Anjali Hooda, Mrinal Dutt, to make her Bollywood debut with of the film. was not aware of it. But the way she
Ankur Maan, and esteemed produc- “Swatantrya Veer Savarkar,” adding Makers of ‘Swatantrya Veer handles everything is incredible. It is
ers, provided invaluable insights into her talent to this cinematic endeav- Savarkar’ starring Randeep Hooda all about commitment.”
the meticulous conception and Exe- or. Prior to her medical career, she treated fans with a rap of revolution On working with Randeep Hoo-
cution of this cinematic masterpiece. was involved in theatre, honing her and rebellion titled ‘The Savarkar da, she shared, “The way he gave de-
Dr. Anjali Hooda, a distin- skills as a performer and enriching Rage’. tails about every character, helped a
guished physician with an MD in her artistic sensibilities. Her theatri- Recently, makers unveiled the lot to understand them. His detailing
Internal Medicine and a fellowship cal background brings depth and ver- official trailer. The trailer begins with helped me a lot to perform well.”

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