Hooda lived in a hostel from a young age ; he said , " I 've always had a good time , it 's something that gives me my spirit and fuels my spirit as well . Now , I want my parents to live with me , I want to enjoy their company more . " He said he had a good relationship with his parents , who live in Faridabad , and that their openness to everything has helped him in life . He considers Naseeruddin Shah to be his " mentor , friend and confidant " , saying , " He 's an inspiration and somebody who has helped nurture me as an actor not necessarily my career but my craft . He 's also the one who opened my eyes to the world of acting . " Hooda had a relationship with former Miss Universe and actress Sushmita Sen from 2004 to 2006 . He later said ending their relationship changed his career ; " The break-up was the best thing that happened to me and I realised that I gave it too much time in my life . It freed my energy to do things for myself . " Hooda owns a stray dog named Candy
Miss Universe
Miss Universe 1994
Randeep Hooda