Mumbai, February 23 – Actor Randeep Hooda sought divine blessings at the Mahalaxmi Temple, also known as the Ambabai Temple, to seek divine blessings before embarking on parenthood and wrapping up his film "Eetha," starring Shraddha Kapoor.
Currently shooting the final scenes of "Eetha" alongside Shraddha, Randeep took time out from his schedule to offer prayers to Goddess Mahalaxshmi.
A source close to the actor shared, "This phase has been incredibly transformative for Randeep. He is finishing an important film, and at the same time, preparing to become a father, something he is deeply emotional and excited about. Visiting the Mahalaxmi Temple in Kolhapur was very significant and spiritual."
The Mahalaxmi Temple is dedicated to Goddess Mahalaxshmi, who locals worship as Ambabai. Goddess Mahalaxshmi Ambabai is the consort of Lord Vishnu, and it is customary among Hindus to visit the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, the Mahalaxmi Temple in Kolhapur, and the Padmavathi Temple as part of a pilgrimage. It is believed that visiting these temples as a pilgrimage helps achieve moksha (salvation).
Directed by Laxman Utekar, "Eetha" is based on the life of one of India's earliest Tamasha/Lavni dancers, bringing to the fore a powerful, culturally rooted story.
Randeep and his wife, Lin Laishram, are all set to welcome their first child. They announced this on Instagram on November 29.
In a joint post, they wrote: "Two years of love, adventure, and now… a little wild one on the way (Tiger Face, red heart and infinity emojis)."
Randeep and Lin first met at veteran star Naseeruddin Shah's theatre group, Motley. Eventually, having fallen for one another, the couple started living together during the lockdown. They made their relationship official on Instagram in 2022. The couple finally tied the knot on November 29, 2023, in a traditional Meitei ceremony in Manipur.
Randeep will also be seen in the epic war drama "Operation Khukri." He has secured the official movie rights to "Operation Khukri: The Untold Story of the Indian Army's Bravest Peacekeeping Mission Abroad" by Major General Rajpal Punia and Damini Punia.
