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Randeep Hooda
Active Bollywood & International Cinema (Hindi, English, OTT Web Series)
- FromRohtak, Haryana, India
- Based inMumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Age50 years
- Active2001–Present
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Randeep Hooda – Biography
Randeep Hooda – Full Information
- Full Name: Randeep Singh Hooda
- Popular Name: Randeep Hooda
- Nickname: Randeep
- Profession: Actor, Director, Writer, Producer, Equestrian
- Known For: Powerhouse intense performances in Highway (2014), Sarbjit (2016), Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai (2010), Main Aur Charles (2015), and directing/starring in Swatantrya Veer Savarkar (2024).
- Date of Birth: August 20, 1976
- Age: 50 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Rohtak, Haryana, India
- Hometown: Jassia village, Rohtak district, Haryana, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Current Residence: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Profession Category: Actor / Bollywood & International Screen Star
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) approx.
- Weight: 78 kg (172 lbs) approx.
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Black / Dark Brown
Family Member Name
- Father: Dr. Ranbir Hooda (Surgeon)
- Mother: Asha Hooda (Social Worker)
- Siblings: Dr. Anjali Hooda Sangwan (Elder Sister), Sandeep Hooda (Younger Brother)
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse: Lin Laishram (m. 2023)
- Children: None
Education Details
- Primary / Secondary School: Motilal Nehru School of Sports (Rai, Haryana) & Delhi Public School (R. K. Puram, New Delhi)
- College / University: University of Melbourne, Australia
- Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing; Master’s Degree in Business Management & Human Resource Management
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
| 2001 | Made feature film acting debut in Mira Nair’s award-winning drama Monsoon Wedding |
| 2005 | Played lead role in Ram Gopal Varma’s gritty gangster feature D |
| 2010 | Achieved major career breakthrough as ACP Agnel Wilson in Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai |
| 2011 | Received critical acclaim as Lalit “Babloo” in Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster |
| 2012 | Delivered strong commercial hits with Jannat 2 and Jism 2 |
| 2014 | Garnered universal critical acclaim as Mahabir Bhati in Imtiaz Ali’s Highway |
| 2014 | Starred in blockbuster action feature Kick alongside Salman Khan |
| 2015 | Portrayed Charles Sobhraj in biographical crime thriller Main Aur Charles |
| 2016 | Delivered a transfixing physical transformation as Sarabjit Singh in Sarbjit |
| 2020 | Made Hollywood debut playing action hero Saju Rav in Netflix’s Extraction |
| 2022 | Headline lead role as Gurnam Singh in Netflix’s acclaimed crime thriller series CAT |
| 2024 | Made directorial debut, co-wrote, and played lead title role in Swatantrya Veer Savarkar |
Awards List
| Year | Award Name | Category | Film / Work | Result |
| 2006 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Debut Actor | Darna Zaroori Hai | Nominated |
| 2011 | Lions Gold Awards | Favorite Supporting Actor | Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai | Won |
| 2012 | IIFA Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster | Nominated |
| 2014 | Stardust Awards | Best Actor | Highway | Won |
| 2015 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor | Rang Rasiya | Nominated |
| 2015 | Stardust Awards | Best Actor in a Negative Role | Main Aur Charles | Won |
| 2016 | Jagran Film Festival | Best Actor (Jury) | Sarbjit | Won |
| 2016 | FOI Online Awards | Special Mention | Sarbjit | Won |
| 2017 | News18 REEL Movie Award | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Sarbjit | Won |
| 2023 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actor in an Original Film | Sergeant | Won |
| 2023 | Lokmat Stylish Awards | Most Stylish Trendsetter – Male | Overall | Won |
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About Randeep Hooda
What is Randeep Hooda's most famous movie role?
He is widely recognized for his intense roles in Imtiaz Ali's Highway (2014), Sarbjit (2016), Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai (2010), and Netflix's international blockbuster Extraction (2020).
Has Randeep Hooda directed any movies?
Yes, he made his directorial debut with the 2024 biographical drama Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, in which he also co-wrote, produced, and played the title role of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar.
Is Randeep Hooda involved in sports outside of acting?
Yes, Randeep is a professional equestrian who has won several medals at the National Equestrian Championship in show jumping and tent pegging.
Who is Randeep Hooda married to?
He is married to Manipuri model, actor, and entrepreneur Lin Laishram.
What international projects has Randeep Hooda appeared in?
He made his feature film debut in Mira Nair's Monsoon Wedding (2001) and starred alongside Chris Hemsworth in Sam Hargrave's Hollywood action feature Extraction (2020).
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