Actor-filmmaker Randeep Hooda has won the National Award for Best Debut Director for the historical biopic 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar'. "I gave this film everything I had," Randeep said, adding, "This recognition belongs to [the entire team], and I hope it inspires...the younger generation to discover and reflect on Veer Savarkar's legacy." Randeep served as the film's director and lead actor.