Acclaimed actor, director and producer Randeep Hooda, accompanied by his mother and sister, met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi following the resounding success of his recent film `Jaat`. The meeting served as a heartfelt exchange on the evolution of Indian cinema and the power of storytelling to shape cultural and national identity.
Randeep Hooda discusses Indian cinema with PM Modi
Speaking on the occasion, Randeep Hooda shared on his social media, ”It was a great honour and a privilege to meet the Honourable Prime Minister of India, Shri @narendramodi ji. His insight, wisdom, and thoughts on the future of our great country are always so inspiring. His pat on the back is a great encouragement to keep doing good work in our respective fields and contributing to the growth of our nation. 🙏
We spoke about the global rise of Indian cinema, the power of authentic storytelling, and the government’s visionary new OTT platform—WAVES—set to amplify Indian voices on the world stage.
It was also a proud family moment to be joined by my mother, Asha Hooda and sister, Dr. Anjali Hooda, who also exchanged thoughts with the PM on his initiatives of anti obesity drive and holistic wellness.
Randeep`s family joins him
Randeep was joined by his mother Asha Hooda, and sister Anjali Hooda, who expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to connect with the nation’s leader. The family was deeply moved by the Prime Minister’s receptiveness and encouragement for the arts and regional welfare.
Randeep Hooda about Jaat
With the Sunny Deol-starrer, the actor returned to doing action on screen after five years. He last did action in the Hollywood film `Extraction` co-starring Chris Hemsworth. Talking about his return to action, Randeep Hooda shares, “I have always loved action as a genre. There is something raw, visceral, and thrilling about it. After playing intense characters in biopics and embodying law enforcement roles, getting to unleash my dark side as the menacing Ranatunga in Jaat has been exhilarating. I had been missing action, and this film gave me the perfect opportunity to get back into that space. The choreography, the high-octane sequences, and the sheer physicality of the role—it has been a challenging yet fulfilling experience. Playing a character who is as ruthless as he is charismatic is something I’m really looking forward to showcasing. Extraction was the first of its kind for me, to be an Indian actor taking on a full blown action role in the west, was a thrilling experience”.
