Actor Randeep Hooda wins the National Film Award for Best Debut Director for his debut film, “Swatantrya Veer Savarkar.” The 2024 film is described as Hooda’s directorial debut, with reports saying he also takes on multiple roles including co-writing, co-producing and starring in the project. Actress Ankita Lokhande is noted for playing Yamunabai Savarkar. Hooda shares posts from the ceremony and reflects on the meaning of the recognition.
According to coverage, Hooda dedicates the award to his newborn daughter, Nyomica, and thanks his wife, Lin Laishram, as well as his broader family and the film’s team. He writes about being present not just as an actor/director, but also as a father during the ceremony, and includes pictures in which he conceals his daughter’s face with an emoji. Some reports also highlight that he dedicates the honour to the people who helped bring the film to life and to the audiences who supported his career.
The ceremony is reported to take place on September 22 in Ekta Nagar (Kevadia), Gujarat, and is described as the National Film Awards’ first hosting outside New Delhi this year. Overall, outlets align on the award win and the personal dedication, while differing in emphasis—some focus more on the heartfelt note and family details, others on the team-wide acknowledgement.
