Ten Lesser-known Facts About ‘Sarabjit’ Actor, Randeep Hooda.

Randeep Hooda The strong macho image of Randeep Hooda graces the >> Read More... has been an underrated actor. Audiences don’t see him making multiple appearances each year, but when he does, one is sure to sit up and take notice. He is known for his interesting choice of roles. From playing a kidnapper in the Alia Bhatt Alia Bhatt is a trendsetting actress from Mumbai, >> Read More... starrer ‘ Highway Click to look into! >> Read More... ' to play a police officer in Salman Khan’s ‘ Kick Click to look into! >> Read More... ’; diversity rules his choice of roles. He has also essayed the character of painter Raja Ravi Verma opposite Nandita Das Nandita Das is an actress and director extremely p >> Read More... in ‘ Rang Rasiya Click to look into! >> Read More... ’. He has two upcoming releases, which are, ‘ Laal Rang Click to look into! >> Read More... ’ and the much awaited ‘Sarabjit’. He essays the role of the real- life Indian Sarabjit Singh, who died in a Pakistani prison. The movie also stars Aishwarya Rai as his sister Daljit, who fought tirelessly for her brother’s release. Here are ten lesser-known nuggets from his life.

1. The ‘Highway’ actor had a lonely childhood. His parents used to work in the Middle East to give him a better upbringing for his welfare. In an interview, he confessed his pain, a feeling and a sense of ‘betrayal and abandonment’ while he was staying in a hostel.

2. He had spent most of his childhood with his maternal grandmother, whom he referred to as strict in an interview.

3. He still feels uncomfortable visiting his friends in the presence of their parents.

4. At his boarding school, he was quite active in the theatre arena. However, his parents were keen on him for becoming a doctor and hence, they sent him to DPS RK Puram. The movement became a cause of frustration for the young lad who took it in another direction, i.e to drinking, smoking, dating and bunking to deal with his problems. This also led him to adopt a rough attitude.

5. He was hailed as ‘Randeep Don Hooda’ during his school days, courtesy his temperament.

6. He was reportedly in a relationship with Miss Universe and actress Sushmita Sen What is the essence of being a woman? her winning >> Read More... . They dated for a brief period from 2006 to 2008. Sparks flew on sets of ‘Karma Aur Holi’, which was followed by a love affair. After they had broken up, he stated that the break-up was one of the best things to have happened to him since the relationship consumed too much of his time. His career took a turn for the better, post the split.

7. He pursued his Bachelors in Australia although he failed in the first year. He completed his graduation in marketing and a Masters in business management.

8. To survive through his student days, the ‘Rang Rasiya’ actor has worked as a waiter, life guard, drove taxis, washed cars, worked in a Chinese restaurant and washed dishes.

9. He confesses that he chooses roles that actors won’t readily do. Essaying dark roles in such an impeccable manner perfectly defines the refined performer in his. From the cop in ‘Kick’ to a gay husband in ‘ Bombay Talkies Click to look into! >> Read More... ’, to his eagerly anticipated role in the upcoming movie 'Sarabjit', Randeep Hooda is the epitome of finesse.

10. He is also known for participating in sports like Polo and Show Jumping. He owns six horses at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse. He is a regular at equestrian events in Mumbai and Delhi and has also won two medals at an event which saw him competing with riders from the Indian Army.