Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India]: Actor-director Randeep Hooda remembered freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar on his death anniversary, sharing a heartfelt tribute on Instagram.
Hooda, who directed and starred in Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, called the revolutionary leader a “pioneering figure” in India’s fight for independence.
Hooda’s Tribute to Savarkar
“On his death anniversary, we remember Veer Savarkar, a pioneering figure in India’s struggle for independence. His work, ‘The History of the First War of Indian Independence,’ redefined the 1857 uprising as a nationwide fight for freedom, inspiring generations of revolutionaries.”
The Highway actor highlighted Savarkar’s enduring commitment to armed resistance, his Kaala Paani imprisonment, and his vision of self-reliance and national pride, which Hooda believes laid the foundation for India’s rise as a global power.
About Swatantrya Veer Savarkar
- Released on March 22, 2024
- Starred Randeep Hooda, Ankita Lokhande, and Amit Sial
- Aims to bring Savarkar’s story to the big screen
Who Was Veer Savarkar?
- Born on May 28, 1883, in Bhagur
- Advocated armed resistance against British rule
- Sentenced to 50 years in Andaman Cellular Jail (Kaala Paani) in 1911
- Released in 1924 after multiple petitions
- Passed away on February 26, 1966
Hooda’s tribute continues the conversation about Savarkar’s contributions, ensuring his role in India’s freedom movement remains remembered.