The special screening of "Swatantra Veer Savarkar" in Mumbai witnessed the presence of numerous Bollywood celebrities, including the film's cast and crew. Randeep Hooda and Ankita Lokhande, the lead pair, were accompanied by their spouses, adding to the excitement of the event. Lin Laishram, Hooda's wife, stunned on the red carpet in a captivating white ensemble, while Ankita radiated elegance in a stunning saree. Directed by Randeep Hooda himself, "Swatantrya Veer Savarkar" portrays the life of freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. The biopic hit theatres on March 22, 2024, marking a significant cinematic release
24 March,2024 10:45 PM IST
Ankita Lokhande, who is all set to play Yamunabai in the film Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, spoke about the upcoming film in a media interaction. Ankita mentioned how she feels empowered playing a character like that of Yamunabai who as per her is the wife of a national hero - Veer Savarkar. Ankita suggests that children and elders all watch the movie to learn about the history of the movie. She even talked about how Randeep Hooda as a debut director was always ready with each detail about the movie and its script. Watch the full video for more!
14 March,2024 11:41 AM IST
Actor Randeep Hooda will be seen playing the role of Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar in the film 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar'. He also directed this biopic. In a media interaction, Randeep said, “It is an anti-propaganda film. The film will bust all the propaganda against Veer Savarkar that has been going on for so many years. He was called 'maafiveer', 'kayar'...so with this film, we have tried to tell the truth to the audience.”'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar' is scheduled to hit the big screen on March 22.
05 March,2024 11:17 AM IST
Randeep Hooda's first film post his wedding 'Swatantra Veer Savarkar' is all set to be out soon. This film is also a directorial debut. At the trailer launch event held on March 4, 2024, actor and first-time director Randeep Hooda said that his film is not propaganda and that it’s the antidote to the propaganda against freedom fighter and politician Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. The actor said: “This is an anti-propaganda film. It will counter all the propaganda against Savarkar that has been going on for decades. He was not a ‘maafiveer’ (apologist). Not only him, but many other people too wrote mercy petitions at the time. I have addressed this very extensively in the film”.Watch the full video for more!
04 March,2024 04:30 PM IST
PM Modi virtually inaugurated the new integrated terminal building at Veer Savarkar International Airport in Port Blair. Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, General VK Singh were also present at the inaugural ceremony. With a total built-up area of around 40,800 sqm., the new terminal building will be capable of handling about 50 lakh passengers annually. With apron suitable for two Boeing types of planes, the airport is now suitable for parking of ten aircraft at a time. Terminal has a number of sustainability features like Double Insulated Roofing System to reduce heat gain, skylights for inlet of natural sunlight. It has rainwater catchment in an underground water tank, on-site sewage treatment plant with 100% of treated wastewater reused for landscaping. Cutting-edge modern features of the terminal building will ensure minimal negative impact on the islands’ environment. As a gateway to the pristine islands of Andaman and Nicobar, Port Blair is a popular destination for tourists. The spacious New Integrated Terminal Building will boost air traffic and help enhance tourism in the region. It will also help create enhanced employment opportunities for the local community and give fillip to the economy of the region.
18 July,2023 01:02 PM IST | Mumbai
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the New Integrated Terminal Building of Veer Savarkar International Airport, Port Blair on 18th July via video conferencing. With a total built-up area of around 40,800 sqm., the new terminal building will be capable of handling about 50 lakh passengers annually. An Apron suitable for two Boeing-767-400 and two Airbus-321 types of aircraft has also been constructed at Port Blair Airport at a cost of Rs 80 crore, making the airport now suitable for parking of ten aircraft at a time. Inspired from nature, the architectural design of the airport terminal resembles a shell shaped structure depicting sea and islands. The new airport terminal building has a number of sustainability features like Double Insulated Roofing System to reduce heat gain, skylights to provide maximum inlet of abundant natural sunlight during day time to reduce artificial light usage inside the building, LED lighting, low heat gain glazing. Rainwater catchment in an underground water tank, on-site sewage treatment plant with 100% of treated wastewater reused for landscaping and a 500 KW capacity solar power plant are some other features of the terminal building ensuring minimal negative impact on the islands’ environment.
17 July,2023 03:23 PM IST | Mumbai
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday announced that Versova–Bandra Sea Link will be named as Veer Savarkar Setu and Mumbai Trans Harbour Link to be renamed as Atal Bihari Vajpayee Smruti Nhava Sheva Atal Setu. The decision to rename MTHL was taken in the state cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Other than this, Maharashtra cabinet also decided to expand the limit of Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jan Arogya Yogana from ₹2 lakh to ₹5 lakh. Last month, Eknath Shinde, had announced that Versova-Bandra Sea Link will be named after Savarkar. The decision was approved by the cabinet today.The upcoming Versova-Bandra Sea link will connect Andheri to the Bandra-Worli Sea Link as part of the coastal road project. The MTHL will connect Mumbai to Navi Mumbai. The construction work of the sea link is expected to be over by the end.
28 June,2023 06:06 PM IST | Mumbai
Maharashtra Chief Minister paid floral tribute to Veer Savarkar on his birth anniversary on May 28. CM Shinde announced to name Bandra-Versova sea-link bridge after VD Savarkar. He said, “Bandra-Versova sea-link bridge will be named after VD Savarkar and will be known as Veer Savarkar Setu.”
29 May,2023 11:04 AM IST | Mumbai
Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole clarified congress’ stand on VD Savarkar, different from its MVA partners Shiv Sena and NCP. He also took a jibe at NCP leader Ajit Pawar on his alliance with BJP to form the government. Talking about Sharad Pawar’s comment on JPC in Adani scam, Patole emphasised the need to have a JPC on Adani scam, a view sharply opposite from the NCP supremo Sharad Pawar. #Nanapatole #MVA #politics #maharashtra #news #congress #NCP #uddhavthackeray
13 April,2023 09:50 PM IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray told Rahul Gandhi that he considers Hindutva ideologue V D Savarkar as his idol and asked the Congress leader to refrain from insulting him. Ex-MP Rahul Gandhi was disqualified from the Lok Sabha on Friday, a day after a court in Gujarat's Surat convicted him in a 2019 defamation case. Addressing a press conference in Delhi over his disqualification, Rahul Gandhi said, "My name is not Savarkar, my name is Gandhi and Gandhi does not offer an apology to anyone".Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut echoed his party chief and said, "It is a wrong statement. He's definitely a Gandhi but no need to drag Savarkar."
27 March,2023 10:45 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
