Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor attend 100-year celebration event of RSS; Mohan Bhagwat praises Battle of Galwan star

As per Mid-Day, Bhagwat even lauded Salman’s wide appeal and reach among the masses. “College students copy Salman Khan’s fashion. When asked why, they say they don’t know. Salman is doing it. The context being good values in society should become a fashion,” Bhagwat said as part of his speech at the event on Saturday.

VIDEO | Mumbai, Maharashtra: Actor Salman Khan attends the RSS centenary event in Mumbai, addressed by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat.

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Ramayana team in attendance

Ranbir Kapoor attended the event too, and so did his Ramayana director Nitesh Tiwari. A video circulating social media shows Ranbir hugging Tiwari outside the venue. The actor plays Lord Rama in Tiwari’s upcoming two-part film adaptation of the Indian epic, the Ramayana. While the first part is slated to release in cinemas this Diwali, the second part has been locked for Diwali next year.

Mumbai, Maharashtra: On Day 1 of Mumbai Vyakhyanmala, celebrating the centenary of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, actor Ranbir Kapoor attended the event pic.twitter.com/ywNoCBlsec

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The Ramayana adaptation is co-produced by Namit Malhotra of Prime Focus and KGF superstar Yash. Its music is being co-composed by AR Rahman and Hollywood legend Hans Zimmer. The film also stars Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, Arun Govil as Dasharatha, Rakul Preet Singh as Shoorpankha, Sheeba Chaddha as Manthara, Kunal Kapoor as Indra, and Raghav Juyal as Meghnad.

Other celebrities in attendance

Among the other prominent celebrities who attended the RSS event on Saturday were veteran actor and BJP MP Hema Malini, actor Poonam Dhillon, Saiyaara director Mohit Suri, filmmaker Om Raut, producers Mahaveer Jain and Vikram Malhotra.

Also, as part of RSS’ 100-year celebrations, a film narrating its journey is slated to release in cinemas on February 19. Directed by Aashish Mall and presented by ADA 360 Degrees LLP, Shatak: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh ke 100 Varsh is produced by Vir Kapur and co-produced by Aashish Tiwari.

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Earlier this week, actor Ajay Devgn unveiled the film’s teaser on social media. “RSS ko sau saal poore hone par dher saari badhaaiyan! Inn sau saalon mein rashtra nirmaan mein sangh ka bada yogdaan raha hai. Iss kaam par aur roshni daalne aa rahi hai film #Shatak  Yeh rahi uski pehli jhalak (Congratulations to RSS for completing 100 years! Its contribution to nation-building has been immense. This film will shed some light on the same. Here’s its first glimpse),” wrote Devgn in the caption.