Tikdam received the Special Recognition Award at the Indian Film Festival of Houston and a Special Mention Award at the Jagran Film Festival for its touching portrayal of familial bonds.
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Mrinal Dutt, who has impressed the audience with his performances in “Hiss Story,” “Cold Lassi Chicken Masala” and “Lonely Prince” among others, is all set to portray a historical character in his next film. He will be seen as Madan Lal Dhingra, the first Indian martyr on British soil, in the biopic of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, popularly known as Veer Savarkar. The film, titled “Swatantrya Veer Savarkar,” stars Randeep Hooda as the lead role of the freedom fighter and reformer who coined the term Hindutva. The film is directed by Randeep Hooda himself and written by Utkarsh Naithani. It is slated to release on March 22, 2024. Mrinal Dutt expressed his excitement about playing Madan Lal Dhingra, who assassinated Curzon Wyllie, a British official, in London in 1909. He said, “It is an absolute honour to portray Madan Lal Dhingraji on the screen. I just couldn’t have missed this opportunity. His legacy is inspiring and the bond between him and Veer Savarkarji is a testament to the bravery, sacrifice and the sense of patriotism that ran in their blood. Also, it gave me a chance to play a freedom fighter in a period film, something I always wanted to do […]
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Swatantrya Veer Savarkar is an upcoming biopic that showcases the life and legacy of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, one of the most influential and controversial freedom fighters in India. The film is directed by and stars Randeep Hooda, who transforms himself into the role of Savarkar with remarkable dedication and intensity. The film also features Ankita Lokhande and Amit Sial in pivotal roles. The film aims to shed light on the lesser-known aspects of Savarkar’s life, such as his revolutionary activities, his imprisonment in the infamous Cellular Jail in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, his ideological evolution, and his contribution to the Hindu nationalist movement. The film also explores the controversies and criticisms that surrounded Savarkar, such as his role in the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi, his views on caste and religion, and his concept of Hindutva. Randeep Hooda, who makes his directorial debut with this film, said that he spent almost two years researching and preparing for the role of Savarkar. He said that he wanted to bring out the true essence and spirit of Savarkar, who was a visionary and a firebrand, but also a complex and misunderstood figure. He said that he hopes that the film will inspire the […]
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