An Overwhelming Career Milestone

Actor Randeep Hooda just experienced a truly magical moment. He received his first National Film Award after 25 years. Hooda felt completely overwhelmed by this massive industry recognition. He worked very hard to reach this wonderful career peak.

Hooda won the award for Best Debut Director. He directed and starred in the film Swatantrya Veer Savarkar. President Droupadi Murmu presented the prestigious award on Tuesday. The beautiful ceremony took place in Kevadia, Gujarat.

Reflecting On A Long Journey

Hooda spoke happily to the media after the ceremony. He reflected on his long and challenging acting career. He admitted he rarely received major awards in the past. He always relied heavily on the love of his audience.

Receiving this award as a director felt incredibly special. Hooda called it a very overwhelming and joyful feeling. He cherishes the recognition from the President of India. He considers it a massive pat on the back.

A New Passion For Directing

Acting will always remain Hooda's first true love. However, he plans to continue directing films in the future. He already wrote two brand new scripts for production. He admitted that directing films is highly addictive.

He loves creating everything inside a visual frame. He enjoys guiding emotions and telling powerful stories. He initially found directing too stressful, but he changed his mind.

Two Beautiful Rewards In One Year

Hooda experienced two amazing blessings this year. He welcomed his beautiful newborn daughter earlier this year. He believes his daughter brought him wonderful luck and success.

He considers his daughter and this award his biggest life rewards. Fans are thrilled to see his continued success. His directorial debut movie released in 2024 to great acclaim.

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