&w=3840&q=100)
'Jaat' actor Randeep Hooda: 'Lost 18 kilos in just 28 days, refused Aamir Khan's Rang De Basanti because...'
Hooda has been a part of the Hindi film industry for nearly 25 years. His repertoire boasts off impressive films like Monsoon Wedding, Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai, Jannat 2, Bombay Talkies, Highway, Sultan, Sarbjit read more
Randeep Hooda, the actor who was last seen in Jaat, recently spoke about his shocking physical transformations in films like Sarbjit, Swatantrya Veer Savarkar. He revealed he lost 18 kilos in just 28 days.
The actor said, 'There's nothing better than fasting. It not only boosts energy levels but also prevents the laziness often felt after eating. He suggested fasting for 1-2 days to feel more active and rejuvenated.'
On rejecting Rang De Basanti
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
Speaking to Shubhankar Mishra, Randeep said, 'If I would have done Rang De Basanti, I would have come in a different league. I gave the audition and I liked it. Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra would come me, sometimes driving drunk, and he would ask me 'kar le kar le picture karle..''
He added, 'I asked him to drive safely. I wanted to do that film but during that time, Ram Gopal Varma told me, 'I am thinking of cast you in lead role in D and you will go and stand behind Aamir in the poster.' Meri Jaat akad nikal aai (My Jaat arrogance came up) and I said, 'I won't stand behind Aamir.' That happened and I left Rock On also for similar reasons.
Randeep Hooda has been a part of the Hindi film industry for nearly 25 years. His repertoire boasts off impressive films like Monsoon Wedding, Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai, Jannat 2, Bombay Talkies, Highway, Sultan, Sarbjit, and most recently, his directorial debut Swatantrya Veer Savarkar.
He was last seen in Jaat that's going great guns at the box-office and the actor is being hailed for his searing performance.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Mint
23 minutes ago
- Mint
Housefull 5 Box Office Collection Day 1: Biggest opening in Akshay Kumar's movie career? Let's find out
Housefull 5, starring Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh and Abhishek Bachchan, was released on June 6 amid mixed reviews. Let's find out how much it collected at the box office on the day of its release. But, before that, let's find out how much is at stake. The total budget for Housefull 5 is ₹ 240 crore, according to Pinkvilla. Out of this, ₹ 225 crore was used for production. This covers the cost of paying the actors, shooting in multiple locations, building large sets and adding special effects. Another ₹ 15 crore was set aside for promotion, including posters, trailers and media events. Even before the film hit cinemas, it earned ₹ 135 crore through non-theatrical deals, the publication added. The digital streaming rights were sold for ₹ 75 crore, TV satellite rights brought in ₹ 40 crore, and the music rights fetched ₹ 20 crore. However, to break even, the film still needs to earn ₹ 105 crore through theatre collections. For this, it must collect around ₹ 250 crore from cinemas worldwide. Just breaking even is not enough to call a film a hit. For Housefull 5 to be considered a success at the box office, it needs to gross at least ₹ 325 crore worldwide, Pinkvilla added. The comedy movie will compete with the previous installment, Housefull 4, the biggest commercial success in Akshay Kumar's Hindi film career with a collection of ₹ ₹ 210.3 crore. It was also the biggest film in Riteish Deshmukh's career. The next two films are Good Newwz ( ₹ 205.09 crore) and Mission Mangal ( ₹ 203.08 crore). For Akshay Kumar, these are the only three Hindi films that collected above ₹ 200 crore. The biggest movie is his career, however, is 2.0. The Tamil movie collected ₹ 744.78 crore worldwide. Housefull 5 has made a strong start at the box office, earning ₹ 23 crore on its opening day. This impressive figure places it as the fourth-highest first-day grosser in Akshay Kumar's Bollywood career. It trails behind Mission Mangal ( ₹ 29.16 crore), Sooryavanshi ( ₹ 26.29 crore) and Gold ( ₹ 25.25 crore). With this performance, Housefull 5 has overtaken the opening figures of other notable Akshay Kumar films like Kesari ( ₹ 21.06 crore), Singh Is Bliing ( ₹ 20.67 crore) and 2.0 (Hindi version, ₹ 20.25 crore).
Time of India
30 minutes ago
- Time of India
Did you know that Raj Kapoor had predicted that Dilip Kumar will be an actor, the duo played soccer together
The enduring bond between cinematic legends Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor began long before the silver screen made them household names. Their friendship was rooted in a shared upbringing in Peshawar and a mutual respect that spanned decades. In a candid conversation with Lehren Retro , Dilip Kumar fondly recounted their early days, highlighting how Raj Kapoor had a significant influence on his journey into films. 'We come from the same town. I was born in Peshawar, he was born in Peshawar. Our families knew each other,' Dilip shared. He reminisced about their childhood games, particularly soccer matches, where Raj Kapoor's leadership shone through. 'He was the one who always used to say, when we used to play the game of soccer, he was good goalkeeper and a very good referee, particularly when we used to play against British army teams he used to assert himself… all as a little boy,' he recalled with a smile. Raj, even in those early days, envisioned a future in cinema for them both. 'So he used to tell me you go into films, we both will go into films,' Dilip said. However, acting wasn't initially on his radar. 'But I said no, because that was not the thing in those times you would aspire to do. So I used to tell him that you go, your father also does the same, so you should follow his footsteps.' Years later, fate brought them together again on a film set. Raj recognised Dilip instantly and reminded him of his childhood prediction. 'He said I told you you will be here,' Dilip recalled warmly. 'We had a lovely relationship,' he added, reflecting on the depth of their camaraderie. Interestingly, despite their close friendship and towering presence in Hindi cinema, they shared the screen just once — in Andaz (1949), a film that became both a critical and commercial landmark. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
41 minutes ago
- Time of India
Suresh Gopi visits Shine Tom Chacko in hospital: Says actor is stable: update
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Actor and Member of Parliament Suresh Gopi visited actor Shine Tom Chacko at Sun Hospital in Thrissur on Saturday morning, following the tragic road accident that claimed the life of Shine's father, C. P. Chacko. Shine, who sustained a fracture in his left hand, is currently undergoing treatment alongside his mother, Maria Carmel, who suffered spinal injuries in the crash. Suresh Gopi reveals to the media - Actor only requires a minor surgery As reported by Asianet News, Suresh Gopi, after meeting the actor, assured the media that Shine's condition is stable and requires only minor surgery. However, he also revealed that Shine's mother is yet to be informed about her husband's passing. 01:33 Actor Shine tom Chacko gets candid Accident details and immediate aftermath The fatal accident occurred on Friday morning near Nallampalli in Tamil Nadu's Dharmapuri district. The family was traveling from Thrissur to Bengaluru for Shine's medical treatment when their multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) collided with a turning truck. The MPV, reportedly being driven at high speed by Shine's manager Anis, hit the rear of the truck, leading to a mangled front end and the instant death of 70-year-old C. P. Chacko. Along with Shine and Maria, Shine's brother Joe John Chacko and driver Anis were also injured but are said to be in stable condition. Funeral Plans Reportedly, the mortal remains of C. P. Chacko were brought to Thrissur late Friday night and placed at the Jubilee Mission Hospital mortuary. The funeral is scheduled for Monday at 10:30 AM at Carmelite Church in Mundur, Thrissur. Public viewing will be held at the family residence in Mundur from 5 PM on Sunday. Shine's sisters, Sumi and Riya, who are abroad, are expected to arrive by then. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
