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Randeep Hooda Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 14, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth20 August 1976

Age50 Years

BirthplaceJassia Village, Rohtak, Haryana

ProfessionFilm Actor, Theatre Artist, Equestrian, Social worker

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseLin Laishram

FamilyDaughter - Nyomica Hooda; Parents - Ranbir Hooda and Asha Hooda; Siblings - Sandeep Hooda, Anjali Hooda Sangwan

Net worthRs. 80 crores (as of December 2023)

Randeep Hooda Biography

Randeep Hooda is an Indian actor, theatre artist, equestrian and social worker known for character-driven performances across Hindi cinema and English‑lang

Early life and background

Randeep Hooda was born on 20 August 1976 in Jassia village, Rohtak, Haryana. He grew up in Rohtak and spent much of his childhood with his maternal grandmother while his parents worked in different locations. Educated at Motilal Nehru School of Sports and Delhi Public School, R. K. Puram, he completed his undergraduate studies at Delhi University and later earned a master’s degree in business management and human resource development in Melbourne, Australia.

From a young age he was drawn to sport and animals. Schoolmates remember him as a mischievous child who enjoyed swimming, polo and equestrian activities. Those early experiences laid the foundation for his later interest and success in competitive equestrian events.

Career

Hooda’s screen career began with a supporting role in Monsoon Wedding (2001). After that first appearance he worked in modelling and theatre while navigating odd jobs abroad and early struggles in Mumbai. He relocated to the city, shot his first television commercial and gradually secured film work.

The mid‑2000s saw him in a string of films, some of which failed to make a commercial impact, but his profile rose significantly after Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai (2010), in which he played ACP Agnel Wilson. Subsequent projects included Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster (2011), Jannat 2 (2012), Highway (2014), Kick (2014) and Main Aur Charles (2015). He has taken roles that required significant physical and psychological commitment, notably losing a reported 18 kg in 28 days for his portrayal in the biopic Sarbjit (2016).

Hooda has also worked in English‑language cinema, with a credited role in Extraction (2020). On television he has appeared as a presenter, including hosting MTV Big F in 2017. Outside acting, he continued to pursue equestrian sport, collecting medals at national competitions and horse shows, and has been associated with public causes — in 2016 he became a brand ambassador for the Mumbai Fire Brigade.

Awards and recognition

Over his career Hooda has received several industry awards and festival honors, including accolades for performances in films such as Highway and Sarbjit. He has been recognized both for leading and negative roles and has been honored with jury and audience awards at film festivals. His equestrian achievements include medals at the Delhi and Bombay Horse Shows and multiple podium finishes at National Equestrian Championships.

Public profile

Hooda’s public image blends his work on stage and screen with sporting pursuits and social engagement. He has been featured on lists that ranked desirable and notable male personalities. His personal life has been covered widely: he married actress Lin Laishram on 29 November 2023 in a ceremony conducted in the Meitei tradition, and he is a father to a daughter, Nyomica Hooda. His parents are Ranbir Hooda, a doctor and professor, and Asha Hooda, a social worker and politician; his siblings include brother Sandeep Hooda and sister Anjali Hooda Sangwan.

His lifestyle and interests — from food preferences to cars and motorcycles — have been reported alongside his professional milestones. Academically trained and globe‑experienced, Hooda has at times been vocal on social and political matters, which has also drawn public scrutiny and controversy. He has addressed criticisms and issued apologies when situations required.

Latest updates

In recent years Hooda continued to work across film industries while maintaining his equestrian pursuits. Notable entries on his résumé include his role in Extraction (2020) and a television presenting stint in 2017. In 2026 a project associated with the title Swatantrya Veer Savarkar received a Best Debut Film of a Director award at the National Film Awards where his involvement is part of the film’s recognition.

Hooda remains active in film and public life, combining character roles with off‑screen interests in sport and civic causes. His trajectory from small‑town Rohtak to national cinema and competitive equestrianism reflects a career shaped by varied experiences and a willingness to take on physically demanding transformations for his roles.
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Recent Work

Extraction

Appeared in the English‑language film as Saju Rav (2020)

2020
MTV Big F

Television presenter on the show (2017)

2017
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Career Highlights

  1. Debut in Monsoon Wedding (2001)
  2. Breakthrough with Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai (2010)
  3. Critically noted performance and physical transformation in Sarbjit (2016)
  4. Brand ambassador for Mumbai Fire Brigade (2016)
  5. Equestrian medals at national championships and horse shows
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Net Worth

Rs. 80 crores (as of December 2023)

Figures are editorial estimates based on publicly available reporting and may change as new information emerges.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Randeep Hooda born?

20 August 1976

What is Randeep Hooda known for?

Film Actor, Theatre Artist, Equestrian, Social worker

What is Randeep Hooda’s marital status?

Married

Who is Randeep Hooda married to?

Lin Laishram

What is Randeep Hooda’s net worth?

Rs. 80 crores (as of December 2023)