Randeep Hooda recently discussed his decision to turn down the role of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in the blockbuster film Chhaava, which starred Vicky Kaushal as Sambhaji Maharaj. Hooda explained that he was in a challenging personal and professional phase at the time, having just completed his role in Swatantrya Veer Savarkar and dealing with an IP court case. He felt overwhelmed by the Hindu-Muslim narrative surrounding the character and decided not to pursue the role. Ultimately, the part went to Akshaye Khanna, whose performance was widely praised after the film's release. Despite Hooda's absence from the project, Chhaava became a significant success, resonating with audiences across India. On a personal note, Hooda has been enjoying a joyful period in his life, having welcomed his first child with wife Lin Laishram on March 10, a date that coincides with his father's birthday. The couple later revealed their daughter's name, Nyomica Hooda, on social media. Professionally, Hooda was recently seen in the series Inspector Avinash 2, which premiered on JioHotstar on May 15.