Randeep Hooda
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| Randeep Hooda | |
|---|---|
Hooda at a promotional event for Jism 2, August 2012 | |
| Born | Randeep Singh Hooda August 20, 1976 Rohtak, Haryana, India |
| Occupation | Film actor, model |
| Years active | 2001–present |
Randeep Hooda (pronounced [rɳd̪iːp huːɖaː]; born 20 August 1976) is an Indian film actor who appears in Hindi-language films. Hooda began acting in school productions at a young age. After completing his studies in Melbourne, Australia, he returned to India and began modeling and acting intheatre.
Hooda made his Bollywood debut with Mira Nair's Monsoon Wedding in 2001. However, after a good performance in the film he waited four years for a second project: Ram Gopal Varma's D (2005), which earned him critical acclaim. After D Hooda worked on a series of unsuccessful projects until he featured in Milan Luthria's Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai (2010), which proved to be a turning point in his career. He was subsequently noted for his performances in Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster (2011) and Jannat 2 (2012).
In addition to acting in film and theatre, Hooda regularly participates professionally in equestrian sports such as polo and show jumping. He is a social activist, and is considered one of India's handsomest celebrities.
Early life and background
Hooda was born Randeep Singh Hooda on August 20, 1976, in Rohtak, a town in the northern Indian state of Haryana, to Ranbir Hooda (a surgeon) and Asha Hooda (a social worker).[1] He also has an older sister, Anjali Hooda Sangwan, a US-based cosmetic-surgery specialist.[2]
As a child Hooda studied at the Motilal Nehru School of Sports (MNSS), a boarding school in Rai, Sonepat, Haryana.[2] He was involved in swimming and equestrian sports (including tent peggingand show jumping, winning medals at the national level.[3] Hooda later developed an interest in theatre and participated in school productions, directing one. In an interview with Rediff.com, he said that he loved appearing in front of people. However, his family wanted him to be a doctor and he was transferred to Delhi Public School, R. K. Puram in New Delhi.[3][4] Hooda described the transition from an environment where he was popular to one in which he was unknown as "difficult".[3] Instead of acting in school productions, he became mischievous to fit in with the other boys in his hostel. He later recalled, "If anybody had to skip school, leave school, get drinks, get their exam papers done by someone else, I was the guy who arranged all that ... I was a bit short-tempered and a bit frustrated in school so all that contributed [to the attitude]."[3]
After completing his schooling, Hooda moved to Melbourne, Australia in 1995 and received a bachelor's degree in marketing and a master's degree in business management and human resource management.[3] During that period, he worked in a Chinese restaurant, a car-wash, waited tables and drove a taxi for two years.[5] In 2000, Hooda returned to India and worked in the marketing department of an airline. He subsequently started modeling and working in amateur theatre in Delhi. While rehearsing for his first play he received a call from director Mira Nair, who wanted him to audition for a part.[3]
[edit]Film career
[edit]2001–09: Debut and struggle
Hooda made his acting debut in Mira Nair's Monsoon Wedding (2001), playing a non-resident Indian from Australia. Although the film was a critical and commercial success,[3] he waited four years for a second project.[6] In the meanwhile, Hooda worked in theatre and did television commercials to support himself financially.[7] He also attended (and assisted) an imagination and improvisation workshop conducted by Naseeruddin Shah at the National School of Drama in New Delhi.[3]
In 2005 Hooda was cast as the male lead in Ram Gopal Varma's gritty gangster film D, allegedly based on the life of Dawood Ibrahim.[8] His performance in the film received positive reviews; Taran Adarsh wrote, "D wouldn't be what it is without Randeep. He changes his expressions like a chameleon changes colors and that's where he scores."[9] After D, Hooda appeared in a series of critically and commercially unsuccessful films such as Darna Zaroori Hai (2006), Risk (2007), Ru Ba Ru (2008), Rang Rasiya (2008), Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye (2009), Karma Aur Holi (2009) and Love Khichdi (2009).[10][11]
[edit]2010–present: Breakthrough
In 2010 Hooda appeared in Milan Luthria's Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai, a period action drama depicting the rise of organised crime in Mumbai. Co-starring alongside Ajay Devgan, Emraan Hashmi, Kangna Ranaut and Prachi Desai, Hooda played ACP Agnel Wilson.[12] His performance in the film was appreciated by critics, and proved to be a turning point in his career.[13][14] Sudish Kamath of The Hindu wrote, "In the few scenes he gets, Randeep chews the scenery around him with his Bachchan-like presence, his baritone firing away dialogue as if he were born to play this role."[15] Komal Nahta described him as a "revelation".[16] The film was a critical and commercial success, earning over 
78 crore(s) (US$14 million) in India.[17] Hooda later attributed his success to this film: "Things have really changed for me professionally because before Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai I did take a hiatus from acting, but that film brought me back in a big way. Now other directors and production houses look at me as an actor who can carry bigger parts and a longer screen presence."[18]
78 crore(s) (US$14 million) in India.[17] Hooda later attributed his success to this film: "Things have really changed for me professionally because before Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai I did take a hiatus from acting, but that film brought me back in a big way. Now other directors and production houses look at me as an actor who can carry bigger parts and a longer screen presence."[18]
The following year, Hooda featured in Tigmanshu Dhulia's romantic thriller Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster with Jimmy Shergill and Mahie Gill. The film (and his portrayal of a gangster who falls in love with a married woman while working as her driver) earned rave reviews from critics.[19] In an interview with Digital Spy, Hooda said "My inspiration for this character went back to my roots in Haryana, to the time I grew up and people I observed. My uncles were drivers and I thought of those times and people around me."[18] Nikhat Kazmi of The Times of India called him "absolutely mesmerising";[20] Garauv Malani wrote, "Randeep Hooda plays the best character of his career so far and gets immense scope to show his performance prowess. The passion, obsession, emotions and expressions he brings to his character is simply outstanding."[21]
Hooda's first film in 2012 was Kunal Deshmukh's crime thriller Jannat 2, a sequel to Jannat (2008). While the film received mixed reviews from critics, Hooda was praised for his performance. Taran Adarsh wrote, "the actor delivers yet another knockout performance. He dominates in several sequences, making you realize that if given an opportunity, the guy can steal the thunder from the best of actors."[22] Sonia Chopra of Sify said, "Randeep Hooda is the best thing about the film."[23] It was a commercial success, with a domestic revenue of over 41 crore(s)(US$7.5 million).[24] Hooda's next appearance was in Pooja Bhatt's erotic thriller Jism 2 opposite Sunny Leone. The film, and Hooda's performance, received mixed reviews from critics. Lisa Tsering of The Hollywood Reporter said that Hooda "smolders to the best of his ability in the role of a violent criminal"[25] Rajeev Masand wrote, "The usually dependable Hooda, goes a little overboard with all the feeling; alternating clunkily between melancholic and hyper, Hooda constructs a wildly implausible character that inspires most of the unintended laughs in this film."[26] Jism 2 was a moderate commercial success, earning 35 crore(s) (US$6.4 million) in India.[27]
41 crore(s)(US$7.5 million).[24] Hooda's next appearance was in Pooja Bhatt's erotic thriller Jism 2 opposite Sunny Leone. The film, and Hooda's performance, received mixed reviews from critics. Lisa Tsering of The Hollywood Reporter said that Hooda "smolders to the best of his ability in the role of a violent criminal"[25] Rajeev Masand wrote, "The usually dependable Hooda, goes a little overboard with all the feeling; alternating clunkily between melancholic and hyper, Hooda constructs a wildly implausible character that inspires most of the unintended laughs in this film."[26] Jism 2 was a moderate commercial success, earning 35 crore(s) (US$6.4 million) in India.[27]
Hooda's final film of the year was Madhur Bhandarkar's drama Heroine, starring Kareena Kapoor, in which he played cricketer Angad Paul. Before the start of principal photography, Arunoday Singh was chosen for the role but was dropped for unknown reasons.[28] Media reports began speculating about several actors (such as Ranbir Kapoor, Imran Khan and Prateik Babbar),[29]although Bhandarkar later confirmed that he selected Hooda after seeing his performance in Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster (2011). The film received mixed to negative reviews, but Hooda's performance was appreciated by the critics.[30] Kanika Sikka of Daily News and Analysis wrote, "Randeep, as usual does justice to his role."[31] The film was eventually declared a below-average grosser due to its poor performance at the domestic and international box offices.[32]
In 2013, Hooda starred opposite Aditi Rao Hydari and Sara Loren in Vishesh Bhatt's Murder 3, an official remake of the 2011 Colombian thriller The Hidden Face.[33] The film and his portrayal of Vikram (a fashion and wildlife photographer) garnered negative feedback from critics.[34] A review from Mint said that Hooda "is hundreds of shades below his ability to enact a character."[35] The film earned a worldwide gross of 23 crore(s) (US$4.2 million), and was a commercial failure.[36]
23 crore(s) (US$4.2 million), and was a commercial failure.[36]
As of March 2013, Hooda will feature in the anthology film Bombay Talkies (in the segment directed by Karan Johar) alongside Rani Mukerji and Saqib Saleem.[37] He has been signed for several other projects, including Vishram Sawant’s Shooter, John Day, Fanne Khan, Rensil D’Silva’s Ungli, Pooja Bhatt's Cabaret, Imtiaz Ali's Highway and Sajid Nadiadwala's Kick.[38][39][40][41]
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