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Showing posts with label Randeep Hooda dog. Show all posts
Randeep Hooda to move into his own home soon in Versova
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His puppy love, Candy, wil keep him company
Roshmila Bhattacharya (MUMBAI MIRROR; August 1, 2015)
Randeep Hooda admits that he's been a Bohemian all his life and the only staple he's known is a stable. But now, he feels, it's time to put down his roots and be a son to his parents.
So, the actor, who's just returned from Malaysia after a rigorous shoot of Deepak Tijori's Do Lafzon Ki Kahani and is gearing up for the Toronto premiere of Deepa Mehta's Beeba Boys in September, has been house hunting for a few months now.
Actually, he wanted to buy the apartment he is currently renting. But since the owner is not interested in selling his "lucky" flat, Randeep has found another apartment in the same Versova high-rise, a few floors above.
"The canine pet, Candy, and I will move up but I'll continue to rent this pad for my parents. This way I can ensure that they are comfortable and my family is around me," he beams.
And now that he'll have his own home soon, isn't it time to start the hunt for a Mrs Hooda too? That query is answered by a guffaw, "Candy is quite enough for now, thank you."
Randeep Hooda to bring in the New Year in Goa with extended family, personal staff & their families
7:46 AM
Roshmilla Bhattacharya (MUMBAI MIRROR; December 11, 2014)
It has been a hectic year
for Randeep Hooda. He shot three films--Kick, Main Aur Charles
and Deepa Mehta's Beeba Boys--and promoted two more-Highway and Rang
Rasiya. As 2014 winds up, it's time for a well-deserved break. But
Randeep doesn't plan to holiday alone. He will ring in the New Year with
his family and his staff.
Revealing his plans, the actor's sister Anjali Hooda Sangwan tells Mirror that they will spend the last days of the year in Goa. Unwilling to go into details, she says that they've booked a boutique hotel for the get-together. “There's Randeep, my parents, my family, my sister-in-law and her family, his staff and their families too,“ she says excitedly.
Also joining in the revelry is Candy, Randeep's puppy love who is extremely possessive about the star. “She's six, the same age as my daughter,“ says Anjali. “Ever since Randeep found her, she's been family. How can we bring in 2015 without Candy?“
Revealing his plans, the actor's sister Anjali Hooda Sangwan tells Mirror that they will spend the last days of the year in Goa. Unwilling to go into details, she says that they've booked a boutique hotel for the get-together. “There's Randeep, my parents, my family, my sister-in-law and her family, his staff and their families too,“ she says excitedly.
Also joining in the revelry is Candy, Randeep's puppy love who is extremely possessive about the star. “She's six, the same age as my daughter,“ says Anjali. “Ever since Randeep found her, she's been family. How can we bring in 2015 without Candy?“
I liked Deepika Padukone until I saw 'bottle ki gardan pe dekho' ad - Randeep Hooda
9:16 AM
With his piercing eyes, rugged smile and lightning-quick wit, Randeep Hooda has cornered the market on dangerously sexy. Here, he talks about his policy on love
Sandipan Dalal (TIMES LIFE; September 28, 2014)
Randeep Hooda is the pin-up
boy for women, who love brooding, intense men. But there's much more to
the 38-year-old actor than the rugged movie star image he has a
master's degree in business management and human resource management,
competes in equestrian sports at the national level, plays the
saxophone, and recently picked up Zumba. And while his female fans may
pine for him, Hooda dotes on two very special ladies in his life his
mum, Asha, and his dog, Candy. In this interview, he speaks about love,
relationships and keeping his family close.
Are you in a relationship?
I'm quite confused about that aspect of my life.
How different are you in a relationship today than you were in your 20s?
I'm less dependent on my partner now. I'm certainly more mature today, but it still requires a woman with a lot of patience and tenacity to be in a relationship with me.
How do you treat a woman on a date?
I'm not a dater, I'm a lover. I don't play dating games to get some reward out of women at the end of the night. It's not my cup of tea.
What do you find sexy in a woman?
Her eyes and softness are the most beautiful aspects of any woman.
What kind of women are you attracted to?
I know what I don't like. I don't like skinny women and drunk women. Maybe I'm old-fashioned, but I don't get women with boyish bodies, and fashion magazines are full of them. I also don't quite appreciate this attitude of women trying to prove themselves equal to men. Women are born superior and will always be superior.
What are the things that you will not tolerate in a relationship?
I'm of the opinion, never say never. We're capable of the best, the worst and the most unimaginable things.
When was the last time a female co-star hit on you?
Anything I say would sound pompous so I'm going to refrain from answering that. But while shooting, I don't get into the pants of my co-stars because I believe we are on a film set to do a job. Camaraderie is required but you don't need to share anything intimate with your co-star for your chemistry to come alive on screen.
Who do you find sexy among the current heroines?
I used to like Deepika (Padukone) but after having watched her 'bottle ki gardan pe dekho' commercial, I'm having second thoughts. Sometimes I ask myself...is it all driven by money? But it's inevitable that if I want to buy farmland to breed and raise horses, for instance, I have to sell everything I can.
Do you believe you can be friends with your exes?
Absolutely! Apart from one woman, I'm friends with everyone I have been in a relationship with.
What do you do when you're not filming?
I like to spend time with my dog, Candy, and my six horses. Candy has been the biggest grounding factor in my life. She is the reason I rush back home early from work. I like to party and if the party is interesting enough, I can go on for two days. But frankly, I rarely find myself not working these days.
Do you have any hidden talent?
I used to play the saxophone quite often. I'm an ardent jazz man. I like the free-spiritedness of jazz. I stopped playing it because the horses took a lot of my time. Also, since it's a wind instrument, I felt my voice was getting affected, and as an actor, I couldn't afford that.
What makes you smile?
Little
things make me smile. Candy makes me smile a lot. Happy and relaxed
people, who are satisfied with their lot, make me smile.
What makes you cry?
My inability to return the love I get makes me cry the most. I have a blockage and I can't reciprocate love. I also cried a lot when my grandmother died. God forbid if anything happens to my family... just the thought of that can make me cry.
What are the things you wish you were better at?
On the professional front, I'd say singing and dancing. I think singing and dancing classes will be the next thing on my list. Personally, I feel I should be a bit more manipulative. (I want to) get better at making choices...I can't make a choice to save my life.
What do you value the most in your life today?
I value my art and my craft, the sports I play professionally and my family. With age, I'm becoming more of a son to my parents. When they are around me, I find a great sense of comfort and a connection with the world.
Is there anything that makes you self-conscious?
I get conscious when I'm asked to take off my clothes. Even though I'm pretty fit, I feel this expectation to see six-pack abs is a bit unreal. That's when I start feeling guilty about having a drink or a slice of pizza. Sure, I'm an actor but that doesn't mean I can't indulge.
What's your worst habit?
Smoking. I gave it up for six months before I shot Highway. But while shooting the film, I took a drag from Imtiaz Ali's cigarette and that was it. It was stupid of me.
Can you imagine yourself as a husband and father?
Father, yes. Husband... probably not (laughs). Marriage might be in evitable one day (smiles). I'm just trying to prolong this phase of my single life.
Are you in a relationship?
I'm quite confused about that aspect of my life.
How different are you in a relationship today than you were in your 20s?
I'm less dependent on my partner now. I'm certainly more mature today, but it still requires a woman with a lot of patience and tenacity to be in a relationship with me.
How do you treat a woman on a date?
I'm not a dater, I'm a lover. I don't play dating games to get some reward out of women at the end of the night. It's not my cup of tea.
What do you find sexy in a woman?
Her eyes and softness are the most beautiful aspects of any woman.
What kind of women are you attracted to?
I know what I don't like. I don't like skinny women and drunk women. Maybe I'm old-fashioned, but I don't get women with boyish bodies, and fashion magazines are full of them. I also don't quite appreciate this attitude of women trying to prove themselves equal to men. Women are born superior and will always be superior.
What are the things that you will not tolerate in a relationship?
I'm of the opinion, never say never. We're capable of the best, the worst and the most unimaginable things.
When was the last time a female co-star hit on you?
Anything I say would sound pompous so I'm going to refrain from answering that. But while shooting, I don't get into the pants of my co-stars because I believe we are on a film set to do a job. Camaraderie is required but you don't need to share anything intimate with your co-star for your chemistry to come alive on screen.
Who do you find sexy among the current heroines?
I used to like Deepika (Padukone) but after having watched her 'bottle ki gardan pe dekho' commercial, I'm having second thoughts. Sometimes I ask myself...is it all driven by money? But it's inevitable that if I want to buy farmland to breed and raise horses, for instance, I have to sell everything I can.
Do you believe you can be friends with your exes?
Absolutely! Apart from one woman, I'm friends with everyone I have been in a relationship with.
What do you do when you're not filming?
I like to spend time with my dog, Candy, and my six horses. Candy has been the biggest grounding factor in my life. She is the reason I rush back home early from work. I like to party and if the party is interesting enough, I can go on for two days. But frankly, I rarely find myself not working these days.
Do you have any hidden talent?
I used to play the saxophone quite often. I'm an ardent jazz man. I like the free-spiritedness of jazz. I stopped playing it because the horses took a lot of my time. Also, since it's a wind instrument, I felt my voice was getting affected, and as an actor, I couldn't afford that.
What makes you smile?
Little
things make me smile. Candy makes me smile a lot. Happy and relaxed
people, who are satisfied with their lot, make me smile.What makes you cry?
My inability to return the love I get makes me cry the most. I have a blockage and I can't reciprocate love. I also cried a lot when my grandmother died. God forbid if anything happens to my family... just the thought of that can make me cry.
What are the things you wish you were better at?
On the professional front, I'd say singing and dancing. I think singing and dancing classes will be the next thing on my list. Personally, I feel I should be a bit more manipulative. (I want to) get better at making choices...I can't make a choice to save my life.
What do you value the most in your life today?
I value my art and my craft, the sports I play professionally and my family. With age, I'm becoming more of a son to my parents. When they are around me, I find a great sense of comfort and a connection with the world.
Is there anything that makes you self-conscious?
I get conscious when I'm asked to take off my clothes. Even though I'm pretty fit, I feel this expectation to see six-pack abs is a bit unreal. That's when I start feeling guilty about having a drink or a slice of pizza. Sure, I'm an actor but that doesn't mean I can't indulge.
What's your worst habit?
Smoking. I gave it up for six months before I shot Highway. But while shooting the film, I took a drag from Imtiaz Ali's cigarette and that was it. It was stupid of me.
Can you imagine yourself as a husband and father?
Father, yes. Husband... probably not (laughs). Marriage might be in evitable one day (smiles). I'm just trying to prolong this phase of my single life.
Riding a horse is like meditation; horses are in our DNA-Randeep Hooda
9:49 PM
Priya Gupta (BOMBAY TIMES; December 1, 2013)
Talk about your horses? I have five horses — Ranji (he has one eye and is therefore named after Maharaja Ranjit Singh), Johnny Walker (when he came to me he was not strong enough, and when I rode on him, he would walk as if he was drunk), Simply Supreme (one of the best race horses in the country that originally belonged to Cyrus Poonawala; he is now a great show jumper and is 14 years old), Rommel (named after General in Hitler’s army, is my desert fox and is a sweet horse, and I keep him mostly for my friends’ kids if they come, as he is safer and does not misbehave too much) and Atilla (like Atilla the Hun, right now he is Atilla the puppy). I can recognise them and so can they.
What does a horse give you emotionally? I feel very meditative when I ride. A horse does not know whether my movie is a hit or a flop or what is happening in my relationship. They are very neutral and if I am not respectful to them, they will have me on my ass in no time.
Are you angrier than your horse? You can’t get angry with a horse. They will get angry and frisky with you. They can really sense your mood, so when I am coming here I need to calm myself. I am not an angry guy. It’s just the roles I do that impact my personality. I usually ride under the lights when nobody is there. There is nothing outside the arena and there is just me, my horse and my dog Candy.
Why Candy? As she gets open spaces to play around and she is very good with the horses. I can give her the reins of a horse in her mouth and she will graze the horse.
How did you take to horses? I am from a sports school in Haryana. I used to be a swimmer but had chronic bronchitis, so switched to horses. Also watching Clint Eastwood movies influenced me.
Is there a macho element to horse riding? It is a very macho sport and it is not for the faint-hearted. In India, the martial races of our community like Sardars, Jats or Rajputs ride horses more than others. Keeping a horse is both, expensive and time-consuming. A horse will do what you want him to do. It teaches you leadership with empathy. Because it is a herd animal, you have to make him feel that you are the stallion, that you are the boss. You can’t be too harsh with it as it will lose heart. He has to be supple and has to do all you want him to without you having to force him. You can’t force the horse into anything. All kids should ride horses. Firstly, it brings them out of their air-conditioners and brings them in touch with air and sun. Also, it will build their immunity system. It is compulsory for all diplomats, NDA and in the National Military Academy to ride. If you cannot control a horse with enough love and leadership, how can you control a constituency or a regiment. Horses are in our DNA. We used them way before cars for commuting.
You are not as powerful as the horse, so how do you control it? By carrot and stick method and being light with it. I ride with light hands, even though I know the bit is in his mouth. The horse’s body does not have hard joints and has flexible joints, so the more you make your body fluid, the better it is. In riding, your knees ankles, hips, waist, shoulders, wrists, elbows, fingers, head everything has to be independent of each other. I could be putting pressure from my heels and only my right hand fingers could be tight, whereas the rest of the body could be relaxed. So that’s the weight pattern of the horse.
Have you been hurt badly due to riding? Yes, of course. I have a rod in my right leg and was in bed for eight months. I was playing polo and being over ambitious and being a show off, which you should never be on a horse, and was trying to go for a ball that was too far away from me. I leaned too much and my horse slipped and it fell over me. To tell you the truth, it knocked the wind out of me for a few seconds, but I was soon trying to find out how I could get back on to the horse. I could not walk and used to limp, but still won a silver in a competition at the NDA in Pune. I tied the stirrup with the shoelaces to my boot, so that it seemed I was on it. This was the time just before I did Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai, when I was in bed thinking my career was over and did not know what else to do till I met Milan Luthria, coincidentally, at the same place where we are talking today.
Milan (Luthria), how did you both meet? We met on the railing right here. Randeep was riding and I was watching him. He came here as I had met him in Naseer’s house, who asked me to help him get a form. I saw him and told him about the role in Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai. He hemmed and hawed and said no and I don’t know what made me keep my ego aside and I told him strongly to do the role. He asked me, ‘Why should I play a cop? I don’t want to play Iftekhar.’’ I said, ‘Even Vinod Khanna played a cop in Amar Akbar Anthony. I promise you will look kickass.’ He said yes. That meeting at the railings of the race course changed his life completely.
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