This Article is From Aug 19, 2013

Randeep Hooda: I failed in my first year in college

Randeep Hooda: I failed in my first year in college

The actor says his college degree is of no use to him.

Highlights

  • Actor Randeep Hooda admits to being not so studious during his college days and he believes that to succeed in life one needs to just follow one's passion.
  • "I hardly studied in college and I got through because I think most of the courses in college are courses in common sense. What you learn in college is outside the class," said the 37-year-old.
  • "In college, I used to worry about my future. But ultimately if you do something you are interested in, you will become a champion in it and it has got nothing to do with education," added the actor.
  • Randeep says what helps him in his career today is his time spent with friends.
  • "I failed in my first year but ultimately I got my degree. But that degree is of no use to me. My interpersonal skills and the time spent with my friends is what is helping me. So don't be disheartened and follow your dreams," he said.
  • Seen in films such as Monsoon Wedding, Cocktail and Murder, Randeep's next outing is John Day.
  • Directed by Ashishor Solomon, the movie is a thriller and stars Naseeruddin Shah in the title role, while Randeep plays a police officer.
Mumbai: Actor Randeep Hooda admits to being not so studious during his college days and he believes that to succeed in life one needs to just follow one's passion.

"I hardly studied in college and I got through because I think most of the courses in college are courses in common sense. What you learn in college is outside the class," said the 37-year-old.

"In college, I used to worry about my future. But ultimately if you do something you are interested in, you will become a champion in it and it has got nothing to do with education," added the actor.

Randeep says what helps him in his career today is his time spent with friends.

"I failed in my first year but ultimately I got my degree. But that degree is of no use to me. My interpersonal skills and the time spent with my friends is what is helping me. So don't be disheartened and follow your dreams," he said.

Seen in films such as Monsoon Wedding, Cocktail and Murder, Randeep's next outing is John Day.

Directed by Ashishor Solomon, the movie is a thriller and stars Naseeruddin Shah in the title role, while Randeep plays a police officer.

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