Recently, Randeep Hooda released the trailer of his much-awaited film – Swatantrya Veer Savarkar – based on the life of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, a prominent freedom fighter. Widely recognized as Veer Savarkar, he was a multifaceted individual, serving as a lawyer, activist, writer, and politician. Directed by Randeep Hooda, the movie is one of the highly anticipated biopics of 2024.
Randeep Hooda’s much-awaited Swatantrya Veer Savarkar release date announced
Today, the movie’s release date was officially revealed. It’s set to grace the screens on March 22, 2024. Randeep Hooda, who made the announcement, accompanied it with a teaser of the film. In his message, he wrote, “Two heroes of the Indian Independence Struggle; One celebrated and One removed from History. On #MartyrsDay 2024 – HISTORY WILL BE REWRITTEN. #SwatantryaVeerSavarkar IN CINEMAS ON 22nd March, 2024.”
Expressing his enthusiasm, he mentioned, “After almost two years in Kalapani with Mr Savarkar, it’s finally time for him to step out to freedom. The journey has been tough but it has made me go beyond myself as an actor into being a filmmaker and much more. It’s about time the country came to know about the contribution of the armed revolution in our freedom struggle. Mr Savarkar was always ahead of time and is today more relevant than ever before.”
Swatantrya Veer Savarkar teaser
In the teaser, he mentions, “Gandhi ji bure nahi the… lekin agar vo apni ahinsawadi soch par ade nahi regte toh bharat 33 saal pehle hi azad ho jata.” Here’s the complete trailer:
Who exactly is Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, also known as Veer Savarkar?
While sharing the teaser, Randeep Hooda called Veer Savarkar – the most misunderstood unsung hero. He shared, “There are many heroes that have played their part in getting us our Independence. However, not everyone has got their due. Vinayak Damodar Savarkar is the most misunderstood, debated, and influential of these unsung heroes, and his story must be told,”Â
According to the teaser, Savarkar believed that India’s fight for freedom would have been shorter if people had embraced armed revolt against British forces. Veer Savarkar authored the book titled “The Indian War of Independence,” capturing the 1857 revolt against British forces in India. The book faced a ban in British India even before its release as Birtishers considered it highly provocative.
The father of Hindutva
Recognized as the father of Hindutva, Vinayak Damodar Savarkar became a member of the Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha. His emphasis was on Hindutva, a term originally coined by the Bengali conservative Chandranath Basu.
Veer Savarkar emphasized Hindutva as a foundational element of Indian culture and identity. One of his most renowned quotes is, “Hindutva is the essence of our culture, the way of life and the world-view that is the life-breath of the nation.”Â
Why was he arrested & taken into custody?
Vinayak Damodar Savarkar faced arrest for his protest against the 1909 Morley-Minto reforms, resulting in a 50-year imprisonment at the infamous Cellular Jail in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, commonly known as Kaala Pani. While he regained his freedom in 1924, he had to face many allegations and criticism.
Is he considered a traitor?
In 1921, Savarkar signed a “pardon” agreement with the British, committing to refrain from engaging in politics and revolutionary activities upon his release. While some label him a traitor and a pawn of the British Raj because of these mercy petitions, others argue that his intention was not self-seeking but rather aimed at securing the release of fellow political prisoners.
In his work “My Transportation for Life,” Savarkar penned his thoughts, “Release us, I said, equip India with colonial self-government, and win the loyalty and love of her people. That would assure to the government all the co-operation that it needed from the people in the present crisis. Let it not miss that splendid opportunity. In case the Government suspected, I wrote in conclusion, my motive in writing the letter, I offered to do without any release for myself personally. Let them release all the political prisoners in the country leaving me alone in my own cell in the Andamans. I shall rejoice in their freedom as if it was my own.”
Was he implicated in the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi?
In 1948, Savarkar faced charges as a co-conspirator in the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi. Despite the accusations, he was acquitted by the court due to insufficient evidence.
Given the controversial life of Veer Savarkar, Randeep Hooda’s movie is expected to be a much-awaited biopic of 2024. Are you excited about the movie? Tell us in the comments below.
