Actor Randeep Hooda on Saturday remembered Sarabjit Singh on his death anniversary with an emotional note, stating that the story of the late farmer-turned-prisoner continues to resonate with him years after the film.
A Transformative Role
Randeep, who portrayed Sarabjit in the 2016 biopic Sarbjit, shared that what began as work for a role gradually evolved into something much more profound. In his social media post, the actor described how the experience of playing Sarabjit transformed him as a person.
The film Sarbjit narrated the story of an Indian farmer from Punjab who accidentally crossed the border into Pakistan and spent over two decades in prison. Alongside Randeep, the movie featured Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Richa Chadha, and Darshan Kumar in pivotal roles.
An Emotional Tribute
Sharing how the role transcended acting and became a deeper, emotional journey, Randeep wrote, "Dear Sarabjit, Your story changed me. What began as preparing for a film, became something much deeper. Through you, I felt pain, silence, courage, and hope. Being you taught me the true meaning of freedom, loss, and the strength of a family that never stopped believing."
The actor also reflected on the loss of Sarabjit's close family members over the years. Remembering them with a sense of quiet reflection, he added, "Since then, we have also lost, the sister who fought for you with the world, Dalbir Kaur ji and your wife, Sukhpreet ji. But your legacy lives on through your wonderful daughters, Swapandeep and Poonam, who today have families of their own and are living full, settled lives. In that, perhaps, there is a quiet kind of peace, something every family that has endured pain deserves."
An Enduring Connection
Randeep further shared that even after all these years, the story has not left him. Calling it something that stayed with him forever, he wrote, "Years have passed, but your story still stays with me. Some characters leave when the film ends. You never did. Remembering you today with respect and a heavy heart. You will never be forgotten."
