Randeep Hooda, is a versatile Indian actor known for his contributions to Hindi and English cinema. Despite family pressure to pursue a medical career, Hooda was drawn to acting and eventually transitioned into the field, initially facing challenges and financial struggles. His breakthrough came with Mira Nair’s “Monsoon Wedding” (2001), followed by notable performances in films like “Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai” (2010), “Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster” (2011), “Highway” (2014), and “Sarbjit” (2016), among others.
Hooda’s cinematic journey has been marked by critical acclaim and commercial success, with standout roles in various genres. Beyond acting, he is also a writer, producer, director, and equestrian enthusiast. His contributions extend to social activism, journalism, and theatre, reflecting a multifaceted persona.
Randeep Hooda, born on August 20, 1976, in Rohtak, Haryana, India. Growing up in a Jat family, he spent much of his childhood in the Middle East due to his parents’ travels. Hooda showed early promise in sports and academics, attending the Motilal Nehru School of Sports and later pursuing degrees in marketing and business management in Australia.
In his personal life, Hooda has had high-profile relationships and ultimately found marital bliss with Manipuri actress and model Lin Laishram on 29 November 2023. With a passion for animal welfare, he shares his life with a stray dog named Candy.
Continuing to diversify his career, Hooda made his Hollywood debut in “Extraction” (2020) and has remained a prominent figure in both Indian and international cinema.
Name | Randeep Hooda |
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Date of Birth | 20/08/1976 |
Religion | Hindu |
Nationality | Indian |
Height | 179 CM |
Father | Ranbir Hooda |
Mother | Asha Hooda |
Sibling | Anjali Hooda-Sangwan, Sandeep Hooda |
Spouse | Lin Laishram |
Marriage Date | 28/11/2023 |
Educational Qualification | Masters in business management and human resource management |
College (s) | University of Melbourne |
School (s) | Motilal Nehru School of Sports (MNSS), Haryana |
Debut Movies | |
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Language | Movie Name |
Hindi | Monsoon Wedding |
Awards List | ||||
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Year | Award | Category | Movie Name | |
2006 | Annual Central European Bollywood Awards | Breakthrough Role (Actor) | Darna Zaroori Hai | |
2011 | Lions Gold Awards | Favorite Supporting Actor | Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai | |
2013 | Stardust Awards | Best Actor | Highway | |
2015 | Stardust Awards | Best Actor in a Negative Role | Main Aur Charles | |
2016 | Jagran Film Festival | Best Actor | Sarbjit | |
2016 | FOI Online Awards | Best Actor | Sarbjit | |
2017 | News18 REEL Movie Award | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Sarbjit | |
2023 | ITA Awards | Best Actor in an Original Film | Sergeant | |
2023 | Lokmat Stylish Awards | Most Stylish Trendsetter - Male | Sergeant |