Hooda was born on 20 August 1976, in Rohtak, Haryana, India in a Haryanvi Hindu Jat family. His father Ranbir Hooda, is a medical surgeon and his mother Asha Hooda, is a social … See more

Theatre
Hooda has been associated with theatre since the beginning of his acting career; he is an active member of Naseeruddin Shah's Motley Theatre Troupe. In an interview with Daily News and Analysis he said, "My first stint … See more

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2001–09: Debut and struggle
Hooda made his acting debut in Mira Nair's film Monsoon Wedding (2001), playing a non-resident Indian from Australia. Although the film was a critical and commercial success, Hooda waited four years for a … See more

Apart from his reputation as an intense actor, Hooda is considered one of India's most attractive celebrities. In 2010, he ranked 21st in The Times of India's annual list of the 50 most desirable men. In 2011, a global online survey conducted by Internet Movie … See more

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