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Randeep Hooda Arrives in Gujarat for First National Award
Randeep Hooda made a film called Swatantrya Veer Savarkar.
The film is about the life of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar.
Hooda acted in the film and also directed it.
He is going to receive an award for being a new director.
This is his first National Film Award.
He said he was very grateful for the honour.
He also said making the film was difficult but meaningful.
Before the ceremony, he arrived in Gujarat and visited the Statue of Unity.
Randeep Hooda arrived in Gujarat ahead of the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony.
Hooda will receive the Best Debut Director award for Swatantrya Veer Savarkar.
He called the recognition his first National Award and expressed gratitude.
Hooda directed, co-wrote, co-produced, and acted in the 2024 biographical drama.
He also visited the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat.
- Who
- Bollywood actor and filmmaker Randeep Hooda.
- What
- He arrived in Gujarat to receive the Best Debut Director award for Swatantrya Veer Savarkar at the 72nd National Film Awards.
- Where
- Gujarat, including the airport and the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar.
- When
- Ahead of the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony; the articles do not specify the ceremony date.
- Why
- He is being honoured for directing Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, his directorial debut.
Key facts
- Award ceremony
- 72nd National Film Awards
- Award
- Best Debut Director
- Award recipient
- Randeep Hooda
- Recognised film
- Swatantrya Veer Savarkar
- Film year
- 2024
- Film subject
- The life of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
- Gujarat visit
- Hooda visited the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar
Quotes
Randeep Hooda
Bollywood actor, director, co-writer, and co-producer of Swatantrya Veer Savarkar
“Being announced as the winner of the National Award for Best Debut Director for Swatantrya Veer Savarkar is a moment I'm still trying to process.”
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“This is my first National Award. I am very grateful to be a part of these awards.”
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