Actor Randeep Hooda who is best known for his work in the Bollywood industry will portray Vinayak Damodar Savarkar in Mahesh Manjrekar’s film, produced by Sandeep Singh.
The upcoming biopic, which is titled ‘Swatantra Veer Savarkar’ is set to go on floors in June 2022. It will be shot across different locations in London, Maharashtra, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
According to the filmmakers, the film will bring out India’s freedom movement from a unique spectrum.
Randeep Hooda said “There are many heroes that have played their part in getting us our Independence. However, not everyone has got their due.
Vinayak Damodar Savarkar is the most misunderstood, debated and influential of these unsung heroes and his story must be told.”
He further added, “I am delighted to collaborate with Sandeep after ‘Sarabjit’, for ‘Swatantra Veer Savarkar’. It will be yet another challenging role to portray.”
Filmmaker Mahesh Manjrekar also spoke about his excitement for the film. He said, “This is the right time to tell the stories which we had ignored. ‘Swatantra Veer Savarkar’ will be an edgy cinematic narrative that will force us to revisit our history. I have been wanting to collaborate with Sandeep Singh, and I am glad that we are doing this film together.”
Film Producer Sandeep Singh praised Randeep Hooda saying, “There are very few actors in India who can create magic with his talent, and Randeep is one amongst them. Considering Veer Savarkar as one of the most controversial characters from Indian history, I could only think of Randeep.” He continues, “Veer Savarkar’s contribution cannot be ignored, I wonder why our history books never mentioned Veer Savarkar?”
