‘Rang Rasiya’ will be a landmark film in my career: Randeep

Actor Randeep Hooda who will play the role of legendary 19th century painter Raja Ravi Varma in Rang Rasiya says the film will boost his movie career.

The 38-year-old actor has depicted the painter in two phases of his life — first as a 60 year old and then as a 20 year old.

“I think this film will be one of the landmark films of my career. I have worked very hard for this film. It is a very special film and hopefully the audience will also enjoy watching me in this avatar,” Hooda said.

Rang Rasiya, directed by Ketan Mehta, is an adaptation of Marathi writer Ranjit Desai’s biographical novel Raja Ravi Varma.

The film was screened at the 2008 London Film Festival but had been in post-production since then due to the Censor Board’s objection to certain bold scenes.

The film will hit theatres on November 7 and Hooda said he is happy that the film is releasing now as the audience is more accepting.

“This movie has had such a big struggle — be it with its release and content. I am glad that this film is releasing now because had it come out before, it would have been ahead of its time.

“Ravi Varma is a huge icon in our country but people are unaware of him and his contribution to arts and culture besides giving face to our gods and goddesses. Through this movie I am sure that they will be inspired by the story of the great artist,” the D actor said.

Hooda has had a very good year with films so far. His last two films Highway and Kick have been well received by audiences. Besides Rang Rasiya, the actor will also be seen in Karan Johar-produced Ungli, which releases on November 28.

“I would like to think that this is the best phase of my career so far but not the epitome of my career,” said Hooda, who will also be seen playing serial killer Charles Sobhraj in Main Aur Charles.

Hooda also attended the charity screening of Rang Rasiya held in aid of the Mahindru Foundation, which works towards the eradication of curable blindness, and pledged to donate his eyes.