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News18
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News18
This Bollywood Actor Lost 26kg For A Role, Gained 8kg For Another — Family Feared For His Life!
Randeep Hooda is one of the most versatile actors in the Indian film industry, known not only for his brilliant acting skills but also for the remarkable body transformations he undergoes for his roles. From portraying a weak and tortured character in Sarabjit to a menacing villain in Jaat, Hooda has consistently impressed audiences with his dedication and physical transformations. (News18 Hindi) Born on August 20, 1976 in Rohtak, Haryana, Hooda completed his postgraduate degree in Human Resource Management from Melbourne, Australia. During his time abroad, he took up jobs in restaurants, car washes, and taxi driving to support himself. After returning to India, he ventured into modelling and theatre, laying the foundation for his acting career. (News18 Hindi) Hooda made his Bollywood debut in 2001 with Mira Nair's Monsoon Wedding. His breakthrough came with Once Upon a Time in Mumbai (2010), after which he went on to deliver one acclaimed performance after another. He has also performed on stage with Naseeruddin Shah's Motley Theatre Group, honing his craft further. (News18 Hindi) In 2025, Hooda portrayed the character of 'Ranatunga' in Jaat, gaining immense appreciation for his performance. He gained eight kilograms, grew his hair long, and altered his voice to bring the villainous character to life. Hooda revealed in an interview that he transformed physically to make 'Ranatunga' appear truly dangerous on screen. (News18 Hindi) 5/8 For his directorial debut Swatantra Veer Savarkar (2024), Hooda underwent a dramatic transformation, losing 26 kilograms to portray 'Vinayak Damodar Savarkar'. He recounted being extremely weak for over a year, even sustaining a minor injury from falling off a horse. (News18 Hindi) Hooda's commitment to his roles extends to other films as well. For Do Lafzon Ki Kahani (2016), he gained muscle mass and increased his weight from 77 kg to 94 kg to play an MMA fighter. In Sarabjit (2016), he lost 20 kg to authentically depict the experience of imprisonment and starvation, stating that giving his 100 percent was essential for the role. (News18 Hindi) Off-screen, Hooda married Manipuri actress Lin Laishram in November 2023. Over the years, his name was also linked with Sushmita Sen. Beyond his personal life, his dedication to body transformations has earned him a unique identity in Bollywood, making him one of the most committed and respected actors in the industry. (News18 Hindi)
Time of India
25-07-2025
- Time of India
Tricity bleeds again: ‘Road rage' turns fatal for Mohali bouncer
1 2 3 4 Mohali: The morning calm of Balongi in Mohali was shattered by screams and sirens as a 30-year-old bouncer was hacked to death in a savage daylight attack, marking the seventh stabbing-related death in the Tricity in just one month. The victim, Sarabjit Singh, never saw it coming. What began as a petty parking dispute spiralled into a deadly ambush. Three men, believed to be residents of a nearby PG, cornered him and another person between 9 and 10 am. Armed with sharp-edged weapons, they struck with brutal precision. A second man managed to flee. Sarabjit wasn't so lucky. By the time he was rushed to the civil hospital, it was over. The post-mortem confirmed multiple stab wounds. Kharar DSP Karan Singh Sandhu said, "The minor argument escalated over a car parking issue resulting in the death of Sarabjit. The three have been identified and will be arrested soon." Eyewitnesses informed the police that the accused fled the scene immediately after the attack. The motive behind the assault is yet to be confirmed, but preliminary investigation points towards a possible road rage dispute over a parking issue. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Sources said that previously Sarabjit reportedly thrashed one of the three assailants, and today they, with the excuse of car parking, picked up an argument and stabbed Sarabjit to death. Police teams have launched a manhunt to trace the absconding suspects and are scanning CCTV footage from the area. Statements of local residents and the survivor are also being recorded to aid the probe. "We're recording statements and combing the area. The attackers will be caught," said Balongi SHO Inspector Kulwant Singh. Locals are rattled. "It's like the streets are turning into battlegrounds," said a Balongi resident. Residents are demanding night patrols, stricter surveillance, and a crackdown on illegal weapons.
News18
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Harshvardhan Rane Drops Fierce Glimpses From Omung Kumar's Silaa Training
The carousel post opens with a striking shirtless photo of Harshvardhan Rane standing inside a blue ice-water drum. Harshvardhan Rane has now begun the shooting for his next romantic action drama, Silaa, co-starring Sadia Khateeb. Directed by Omung Kumar, known for Mary Kom and Sarabjit, the film is described as a gripping love story that takes a dark turn. Now, as the team begins working on the production, Harshvardhan took to Instagram and offered some behind-the-scenes glimpses from his preparation for the intense action sequences in the film. The carousel post opens with a striking shirtless photo of Harshvardhan Rane standing inside a blue ice-water drum, flaunting his ripped physique, seemingly after an ice bath. In the next slide, he's seen in a green T-shirt and white gym shorts, gearing up for intense action sequences, offering fans a glimpse into his fierce preparation. Sharing the post, he wrote in the caption, 'Break yourself, yourself, then recover #Action #Film #SILAA by National award-winning director @omungkumar." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Harshvardhan Rane (@harshvardhanrane) In no time, the comment section was flooded with reactions from fans and admirers. An Instagram user wrote, 'Why so hawttt." One of them shared, 'Blue drum se kya darna… jab saamne full-blown Greek God mode ho." Another one commented, 'Roughest and Toughest, yet Most Charming man #Harsh." Recently, the makers dropped the first look poster of Silaa featuring Harshvardhan holding co-star Sadia Khateeb close, both with bloodied faces and visible wounds on their arms, as flames rage in the background. Sharing the poster, the actor wrote in the caption, 'The wait ends here…Dive into the hauntingly beautiful world of #SILAA where love meets redemption. Lead actor #HarshvardhanRane and #SadiaKhateeb come together for the first time in this romantic-action drama about a love story gone wrong, directed by #OmungKumar. Shoot begins Tomorrow." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Harshvardhan Rane (@harshvardhanrane) The film will feature Bigg Boss 18 winner Karan Veer Mehra as the main antagonist. Apart from this, Harshvardhan also has Kun Faya Kun with Sanjeedah Sheikh, Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat with Sonam Bajwa and Sanam Teri Kasam 2 in his kitty. First Published: July 02, 2025, 17:26 IST
India Gazette
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
Omung Kumar's next directorial titled 'SILAA', motion poster unveiled
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 30 (ANI): Omung Kumar, best known for creating films such as 'Sarabjit' and 'Mary Kom', is all set to come up with a new romantic drama titled 'SILAA'. The film features Harshvardhan Rane, Sadia Khateeb, 'Bigg Boss 18' winner Karan Veer Mehra and Ipsitaa. On Monday, the film's motion poster was unveiled. The motion poster gave a glimpse of Harshvardhan and Sadia's chemistry. Check out here Intensifying the mood further is a vocal track -- the musical centrepiece of the poster sung by Brazilian Singer 'Alexia Evellyn', which sets the tone for an emotionally immersive experience. Sharing the poster, the makers on Instagram wrote, 'The wait ends into the hauntingly beautiful world of #SILAA where love meets redemption. Lead actor #HarshvardhanRane & #SadiaKhateeb come together for the first time in this romantic-action drama about a love-story gone wrong, directed by # begins Tomorrow.' Zee Studios presents the Blue Lotus Pictures and Stark Entertainment production in association with Innovations India - produced by Omung Kumar, Umesh KR Bansal, Pragati Deshmukh, Himanshu Tiwari, Ajay Singh, Dhananjay Singh, Abhishek Ankur, Captain Rahul Bali, and co-produced by Rahhat Shah Kazmi. The movie is set to go on the floors on July 1, 2025, according to a press note. More details regarding the film will be unveiled soon. (ANI)
