Actor Randeep Hooda took to social media to mark the 60th death anniversary of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, sharing a deeply worded tribute that quickly caught public attention. Writing in Hindi, Hooda posted: “Aamran Aanshan Bahuto Ne Kiya, Mare Sirf Savarkar Very few know that Savarkar ji fasted till his death or in other words took samadhi, finally leaving this world on ‘26th Feb 1966’. Remembering him today. Namah.” The post also carried hashtags referring to Savarkar by his widely known titles.
Savarkar passed away on February 26, 1966, after undertaking what he described as “atmaarpan” — a voluntary fast unto death. He reportedly began the fast on February 1 that year, renouncing food, water, and medicine. The decision came years after the passing of his wife in 1963, and he is said to have believed that he had fulfilled his purpose in life. His final act remains one of the most discussed chapters of his legacy.
Hooda’s line, Aamran Aanshan Bahuto Ne Kiya, Mare Sirf Savarkar, emphasizes what he views as Savarkar’s unwavering resolve. The phrase suggests that while many leaders in history undertook hunger strikes, Savarkar carried his to its ultimate conclusion. Historical accounts note that he had previously attempted prolonged fasts that were interrupted, making this final fast a defining and controversial moment.
The actor’s post was accompanied by archival photographs showing Savarkar addressing gatherings linked to the Hindu Mahasabha, the political organization he once led. Almost instantly, the comment section turned into a space of both admiration and debate. Supporters praised Hooda for continuing to honor the freedom fighter, especially after portraying him in the 2024 biographical film Swatantrya Veer Savarkar.
However, as has often been the case with Savarkar’s legacy, the tribute also reignited discussions about his controversial mercy petitions during his imprisonment under British rule. For some, he remains a revolutionary nationalist and intellectual force in India’s independence movement; for others, his political ideology and actions remain subjects of intense scrutiny.
Hooda, who has previously spoken about the research and emotional investment that went into playing Savarkar on screen, appears steadfast in his admiration. By choosing the 60th death anniversary to share his thoughts, the actor has once again brought Savarkar into contemporary discourse—proving that even decades after his death, he continues to evoke strong reactions across the country.
Whether viewed as a fearless freedom fighter or a polarizing historical figure, Vinayak Damodar Savarkar’s story undeniably occupies a complex place in India’s past. And with Randeep Hooda’s tribute, that conversation is far from over.
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