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During a recent interview, Randeep Hooda revealed how he dedicated three years of his life to the project on the Battle of Saragarhi. Randeep Hooda has been making waves with his role as the antagonist in Jaat alongside Sunny Deol. Recently, the actor opened up about one of his biggest career regrets.
Hooda revealed that he dedicated three years to his project on the Battle of Saragarhi, which was shelved due to the release of Kesari, starring Akshay Kumar. Randeep noted that production on his film started before Kesari, and he felt it was in bad taste for the producers to proceed with their film. During a recent interview with Shubhankar Mishra, Randeep admitted it was heartbreaking when the Battle of Saragarhi was paused during filming and did not release.
The actor revealed that he was deeply involved with the film and turned down some other big opportunity to continue with this period war drama. He stated, “Uske baad Kesari bani thi. Uske doran hi shuru kar di thi, which was in bad taste.
.." Randeep further explained he felt disrespected that Kesari makers moved forward while his film was already being made.
The actor revealed that 30-40 percent of the film had already been filmed, but it remained unfinished. saying, “Woh picture ki shooting bhi hui. Woh lalchi logon ke lalach ki vajah se nahi bani.
Usme main akela hi Sikh tha. Baki koi Sikh nahin tha (That film was also shot. It was not made because of the greed of greedy people.
I was the only Sikh in it. There was no other Sikh)," he added. The 48-year-old actor stated that he was dedicated to honestly playing his Sikh role.
Randeep Hooda desired to depart from the shallow representations found in earlier movies. Regarding his execution plan, he stated, “bahut Sikh religion pe aur Sikh bhavano pe dhala tha," revealing that he had taken an oath in front of the Guru Granth Sahib. Randeep even let go of a role in the sequel to Extraction to remain available for the Battle of Saragarhi.
“Maine kasam khai thi Guru Granth Sahib ke samne...
" he said, explaining his spiritual and emotional investment in the film. In order to be available for the Battle of Saragarhi, Randeep even gave up a part in the Extraction sequel. He explained why he was emotionally and spiritually invested in the movie by saying, “Maine kasam khai thi Guru Granth Sahib ke samne.
.." However, the disappointment was severe when the project was put on hold.
Randeep said that it took a toll on him emotionally. “Bahut hi depression ho gaya tha," he added..
