June 18, 2017
Actor Randeep Hooda says one should not
be scared to go after one's dreams as "regrets are worse than mistakes".
Asked what advice he would like to give to youngsters, Randeep said:
"Do what your heart desires, because there is nothing called talent in
the world ... there is only enthusiasm."
"Anything that you are enthusiastic about, you are going to excel at.
But don't be disrespectful (towards your parents). Do not wake up later
in your life when your parents are gone and say, ‘Why I didn't do
this'. Regrets are worse than mistakes," he added.
Hailing from Rohtak, in Haryana, Randeep spent almost six years in
Australia as a student and worked as a taxi driver at night. He got his
first break in 2001 with Mira Nair's "Monsoon Wedding" due to his
Australian accent.
Randeep followed up his act with "D" in 2005, but faced a setback due
to a string of flops. Back then, he was in the news more for his
relationship with actress and former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen than
for his work. The actor bounced back with Milan Luthria's "Once Upon a
Time in Mumbaai" in 2010.
His filmography is studded with projects like "Saheb Biwi Aur
Gangster", "Jism 2", "Highway", "Kick", "Sarbjit", "Sultan", "Laal
Rang", "Main Aur Charles" and "Rang Rasiya". He also debuted on the
small screen as the host of "MTV Big F Season 2" this year.
What was his most challenging role?
"I will tell you the biggest challenge when I am done with it. I enjoy
my work. It is as challenging as it is satisfying."
Talking about his preference in terms of roles, Randeep said he likes
to explore the grey area with his projects.
"I find them (anti-heroes) more real. I don't think there are goody two
shoes in cinema anymore. None of the heroes are so goody two shoes.
There are always shades... Cinema has moved from goody two shoes a long
time back. I was never interested in one and I don't think I have
played any."
The 40-year-old is prepping up for the historical drama "The Battle of
Saragarhi" in which he will be seen essaying the role of a Sikh
character.