Actor Randeep Hooda has won the National Award for Best Debut Director for his film ‘Swatantryaveer Savarkar’. Hooda expressed his gratitude towards his team, acknowledging the challenges faced during the making of the film.
He mentioned that the film demanded a lot from him as an artiste and that winning the award was a moment he is still processing. Hooda highlighted the immense responsibility he felt in portraying Veer Savarkar’s story with sincerity and honesty.
The movie ‘Swatantryaveer Savarkar’ revolves around the life of freedom fighter V.D. Savarkar. It showcases Savarkar’s revolutionary activities against British rule, his time in the Cellular Jail in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and his ideological journey. The film aims to present Savarkar’s contributions to India’s independence movement while addressing the controversies surrounding his legacy.
Hooda expressed his deep gratitude to his team for their support and dedication to the project. He hopes that this recognition inspires more people, especially the younger generation, to learn about and reflect on Veer Savarkar’s legacy.
