Amidst the massive global success of his latest film, Bollywood superstar Ranveer Singh made a quiet, high-security visit to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) headquarters here on Friday.
The actor paid his respects to the organization’s founder, Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, and met with the current RSS chief, Mohan Bhagwat during the visit.
A Tribute to the Founders
The visit focused largely on the history of the organization. Singh visited the Hedgewar Smruti Mandir in Reshimbagh, where he offered tributes at the memorials of both Hedgewar and his successor, the second sarsanghchalak, Madhav Sadashiv Golwalkar.
During the tour, RSS representatives briefed the actor on the lives of these two foundational leaders and the historical importance of the Reshimbagh site. Singh also spent time interacting with functionaries to learn more about Chitrabharati, the cultural wing affiliated with the RSS.
Meeting with Mohan Bhagwat
Singh’s itinerary began at approximately 4:00 PM upon his arrival at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport. He went directly to the RSS headquarters in Mahal for a meeting with Mohan Bhagwat.
Reports indicate the duo spent about 90 minutes together, discussing Singh’s recent cinematic projects, the various social service initiatives led by the RSS and insights into the organization’s daily activities.
The visit was kept strictly confidential, supported by tight security measures. Singh concluded his trip and departed for Mumbai at 8:15 PM the same evening.
This visit follows Singh’s public outreach during the RSS centenary year on Vijayadashami, where he thanked the organization for its century of work and expressed hope for its future influence.
It also coincides with the historic box office run of his film, Dhurandhar 2. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the movie has surpassed Rs 1,000 crore worldwide since its March 19 release. While the film is a commercial juggernaut, it has also become a lightning rod for debate, with some critics characterizing the project as propaganda.
The RSS was founded by Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, a former follower of Bal Gangadhar Tilak. Hedgewar eventually broke away from the Congress party following the Khilafat movement, concluding that the party and Mahatma Gandhi were not doing enough to protect Hindu rights. He remained a staunch advocate for a “Hindu Raj” until his passing.