Randeep Hooda is currently awaiting the release of his upcoming movie Swatantra Veer Savarkar for which the actor lost 26 kgs. Recently, in an interview, the actor recalled slipping into depression after his film Battle of Saragarhi got shelved. 

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In a recent interview with Mashable India, Randeep Hooda said that he felt completely shattered and cheated after the Battle of Saragarhi wasn’t released. The actor revealed that though the audience didn’t get to see the movie, he played the role of Ishar Singh as he gave 3 years to the project. He revealed that he did Extraction starring Chris Hemsworth during that time and is happy that though he wanted to turn down the movie for Battle of Saragarhi, he didn’t. 

The actor told the entertainment portal, “I went through a big stage of depression.” The actor added, “I was quite affected by it. My parents won’t leave me alone. To escape from them, I would bolt into my room, fearing that someone would cut my beard. Then I decided I won’t let this happen to me ever again.” 

Battle Of Saragarhi was announced in 2016, however, the movie didn’t get released. In 2019, Akshay Kumar’s Kesari hit the theatres which was based on the same incident. 

Earlier, Randeep Hooda told Mumbai Mirror that he has not watched Kesari and stated that it didn’t excite him much. He revealed he had trained in several forms of martial arts, and underwent excessive preparation to play Sikh soldier accurately, which included physical training, learning about Sikh culture and traditions, and understanding the historical context of the battle. 

Meanwhile, Randeep Hooda will be seen essaying the role of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar in his upcoming movie Swatantrya Veer Savarkar. The actor has not only acted but also directed the movie which is scheduled to hit the theatres this year.

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