Randeep Hooda walked into Cinevesture International Film Festival with a presence hard to ignore. Dressed in a stylish suit and sneakers, he entertained with humor and wisdom about his journey in films.
He recalled how his nani introduced him to movies and her obsession with TV shows. His love for films, paired with unexpected turns, pushed him into acting, directing, and producing.
Talking about Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, he shared how the crew initially ignored him as a new director. But soon, he took charge and made the film his way, earning standing ovations.
Life hasn’t always been smooth. He admitted passing up films like Rang De Basanti due to bad advice. His biggest regret? His years of prep for Saragarhi, which never got made.
Now, he’s back with an action film that he’s writing, directing, and producing. And why cast someone else? He jokes, “In want of a good actor, I have decided to cast myself.”
Meanwhile, filmmaker Honey Trehan opened up about struggles with Punjab ’95. Despite censorship hurdles and threats, he vowed to fight for its release, standing by creative freedom.