Randeep Hooda pays tribute to his father on Father's Day: “He is my hero, my guiding light”
On the occasion of International Father's Day, actor Randeep Hooda shared a heartfelt message acknowledging the vital role his father, Dr. Ranbir Hooda, has played in shaping both his personal and professional life. Known for his range and depth in cinema, Randeep offered an emotional reflection on the bond he shares with his father. Calling him his ‘hero’ and ‘guiding light’, Randeep credited his father for being a constant source of support and realism throughout his journey—from struggling student to actor to filmmaker. “There was a time when I wasn’t doing so well with my education in Melbourne and the idea to become an actor sprung up. My father had already said if you’re going to be soiling your life in Australia with education might as well return. And that’s when the acting career conversation first happened. He tried to stop me a lot initially, which any parent who isn’t from this industry would do. But once he started seeing my passion for it, he truly became my backbone...