Jaat ego? When Randeep Hooda's girlfriend scolded him in front of Ram Gopal Varma for his attitude

Randeep Hooda, known for his versatile roles in Indian cinema, recently made headlines with his riveting performance in the action-packed thriller Jaat. However, his journey to success has been anything but conventional. From turning down iconic roles to battling his own ego, Randeep's career has been shaped by moments of both humility and pride, some of which have become defining experiences in his life.
A dream to work with Ram Gopal Varma

A couple of decades back, Randeep Hooda had always admired filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma (RGV), especially after he had watched the trailer for the movie Company. Inspired by RGV's storytelling style, Randeep knew that this was the director he wanted to collaborate with. His dream came true three years later when he was offered the lead role in D, a film that was written and co-produced by the same visionary director.

But before landing this coveted role, Randeep had a rather unconventional start. RGV had initially approached him for a minor role in Ab Tak Chhappan, a film starring Nana Patekar. However, Randeep, fueled by his ambition and belief in his own abilities, turned it down. He told the director that he had come here to play the role of Nana Patekar and turned down the role offered to him. Surprisingly, RGV was impressed by his attitude and invited him for a meeting and told him that he loved Hooda’s attitude. This moment marked the beginning of a journey where Randeep's confidence and boldness caught RGV's attention, ultimately leading to his role in D.

Girlfriend’s scolding

Despite his bravado, Randeep's bold attitude nearly cost him. After his interaction with RGV, his girlfriend scolded him for his arrogance, emphasising that humility was essential, especially when dealing with such a respected filmmaker. The following day, when Randeep met RGV again, he adopted a more humble approach. However, RGV's reaction surprised him, as he expressed that he preferred Randeep’s attitude from the previous day.

Jaat Ego?


One of Randeep's most memorable career missteps was rejecting the role of Bhagat Singh in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's iconic Rang De Basanti. The role was a major opportunity, one that could have catapulted him to stardom. However, Randeep, who was still relatively new to the industry at the time, turned it down out of personal arrogance.

Looking back, Randeep admitted that his decision wasn’t due to a lack of interest, but because he thought he was too good for a supporting role. At the time, his only industry connections were his girlfriend and filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, who discouraged him from taking a smaller role. RGV, who was preparing to cast Randeep in a lead role for D, questioned why Randeep would want to take a backseat behind Aamir Khan on a poster. Randeep’s “Jaat ego,” as he described it, got in the way of what could have been a defining moment in his career.

Randeep later also turned down the opportunity to star in Rock On!!

Current work
Fast forward to today, Randeep Hooda has successfully overcome his past mistakes and is back on the big screen with a vengeance. His latest project, Jaat, directed by Gopichand Malineni, has earned him rave reviews for his portrayal of an intense antagonist. The film, which also stars Sunny Deol, Regina Cassandra, and Saiyami Kher, marks a strong return for Randeep, showcasing his ability to blend intensity with finesse. The actor’s performance has been praised for its raw emotion and depth.