Swatantrya Veer Savarkar Co star Jay Patel Celebrates Randeep Hooda’s National Award Victory: “A Well-Deserved Honor for an Exceptional Artist”

Actor Jay Patel has congratulated filmmaker and actor Randeep Hooda on receiving the National Award for Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, calling it a well-deserved recognition of Hooda’s extraordinary dedication, vision, and commitment to bringing one of India’s most influential historical figures to the big screen.

Speaking on the achievement, Patel said:

“Randeep Hooda absolutely deserved the National Award. In today’s world, it is incredibly rare to see a filmmaker dedicate himself so completely to a project he truly believes in. His unwavering commitment to Swatantrya Veer Savarkar was inspiring, and his passion for telling this story was evident in every frame.”

Patel also praised Hooda’s remarkable physical and emotional transformation to portray Vinayak Damodar Savarkar.

“He underwent an incredible physical and emotional transformation to authentically portray one of the most influential and debated figures in Indian history. The amount of research, preparation, discipline, and hard work he invested in this film was extraordinary. This National Award is a fitting recognition of that remarkable journey.”

Patel, who portrayed Shyamji Krishna Varma in Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, described the film as one of the most meaningful projects of his career.

“It was a tremendous honor to portray Shyamji Krishna Varma and to be part of a film that tells such an important chapter of India’s history. Working alongside Randeep Hooda and an exceptionally talented cast and crew was a truly memorable experience.”

He also congratulated the entire team behind the film.

“I would like to congratulate my fellow actors and every member of the cast and crew—including the writers, assistant directors, cinematographers, editors, technicians, makeup artists, costume designers, production team, and everyone who worked tirelessly behind the scenes. This honor belongs to the entire team whose dedication, passion, and perseverance brought this remarkable film to life.”

Concluding his message, Patel said:

“This National Award is not only a celebration of cinematic excellence but also a tribute to the unwavering commitment and sacrifice of everyone who believed in this film. My heartfelt congratulations to Randeep Hooda and the entire Swatantrya Veer Savarkar family on this well-deserved achievement. I wish them continued success in the years ahead.”