Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Randeep Hooda Wins National Award for Swatantrya Veer Savarkar
Randeep Hooda won the Best Debut Director award at the 72nd National Film Awards for his film Swatantrya Veer Savarkar.
He is very happy and grateful for this honor.
The film tells the story of Veer Savarkar, a famous freedom fighter in India.
Randeep Hooda not only directed the film but also acted in it and co-wrote the story.
He said that making this film was very challenging, but he felt it was important to tell Savarkar's story honestly.
Some people see Savarkar as a hero, while others think he was controversial.
The film features many other actors and tells about Savarkar's fight for India's freedom and his political ideas.
Randeep Hooda hopes this film will inspire people, especially young ones, to learn more about Savarkar's life and work.
Randeep Hooda won the Best Debut Director award at the 72nd National Film Awards for Swatantrya Veer Savarkar.
The film tells the story of Veer Savarkar, a controversial freedom fighter in India.
Randeep Hooda directed, co-wrote, and acted in the film.
The film features an ensemble cast including Ankita Lokhande, Amit Sial, Rajesh Khera, and others.
Hooda expressed gratitude to his team and hopes the film inspires people to learn about Savarkar's legacy.
- Who
- Randeep Hooda
- What
- Won the Best Debut Director award for Swatantrya Veer Savarkar
- When
- July 18, 2026
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- For his directorial debut and co-writing the film Swatantrya Veer Savarkar
Supporters of Savarkar
Critics of Savarkar
Veer Savarkar's Legacy
Supporters of Savarkar
Veer Savarkar is celebrated as a revolutionary freedom fighter and a key figure in India's independence movement, known for his political ideology of Hindutva.
Critics of Savarkar
Veer Savarkar is seen as a controversial figure due to his 'divisive' ideologies and actions during the freedom struggle.
- Film
- Swatantrya Veer Savarkar
- Award
- Best Debut Director
- Director
- Randeep Hooda
- Award Ceremony
- 72nd National Film Awards
- Date
- July 18, 2026
- Location
- New Delhi
- Main Cast
- Randeep Hooda, Ankita Lokhande, Amit Sial, Rajesh Khera, Lokesh Mittal, Brajesh Jha, Mrinal Dutt
Sources
Randeep Hooda reacts to National Award win for Swatantrya Veer Savarkar: 'I'm still trying to process it'
'I'm Still Trying To Process It': Randeep Hooda Reacts After Big Win At 72nd National Film Awards For Swatantrya Veer Savarkar
