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Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat told the Bollywood superstars to be mindful of their fashion choices as they are the trend setters. Referring to superstar Salman Khan, who was present at the event, he said, “The youth love to copy Salman Khan’s dress without being able to explain why they are doing so. This means fashion is a responsibility.”

He was speaking at a two-day outreach event in Mumbai, where, among others, a large number of Bollywood personalities like Salman Khan, on the first day and Vicky Kaushal, Akshay Kumar, Karan Johar, Ananya Panday, Shilpa Shetty, Raveena Tandon, Ravi Dubey, Madhur Bhandarkar, Adnan Sami and others, were invited as part of Sangh completing 100 years.

सुपरस्टार सलमान खान के सामने संघ प्रमुख मोहन भागवत बोले

'कॉलेज के छात्र सलमान खान को कॉपी करते हैं. जब उनसे पूछा जाता है कि क्यों पहना है तो कहते हैं कि सलमान ने पहना है इसीलिए. जब पूछा जाता है कि उन्होंने क्यों पहना है तो कहते हैं मालूम नहीं.' @BeingSalmanKhan… pic.twitter.com/st4omFVB3G

— Shikhar Negi (@ImshikharNegi) February 8, 2026

Bhagwat also spoke about Hindu identity not being a religious one. “Hindu is not a noun; it’s an adjective, and therefore all people living in India are Hindus,” he said.

Actor Vicky Kaushal told the media after the event that it was special for him to be part of a programme marking such a long journey of the RSS. Kaushal also shared that this was his first time hearing RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat speak in person, and that it made a strong impression on him.

It's wonderful that the RSS journey has completed 100 years. For the first time, I got to hear Mohan Bhagwat speak in person, and I was deeply impressed," Kaushal said.

The second day also saw the presence of music composer Pritam and actor Jackie Shroff, among others. The programme looked back at the organisation's long journey, its work in society, and its ideas for the future.

Renowned singer Adman Sami shared pictures along with a post of the event on X:

Had an incredible afternoon with the legendary Sarsanghchalak (Chief) of RSS, Sri Mohan Bhagwat ji. It was delightful to hear him speak and there were so many myths & misconceptions that he so eloquently explained & cleared. An incredible gentleman & beautiful soul… pic.twitter.com/rL3zQqA4cX

— Adnan Sami (@AdnanSamiLive) February 8, 2026

During the event, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat addressed social issues and urged attendees to stay alert. Bhagwat on Sunday urged people to "detect and report" the "illegal infiltrators" to the police. He also urged people not to give them any employment and to be more "vigilant."

Filmmaker Karan Johar, who attended a special lecture series marking the 100th year of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), described RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's address as "inspiring."

Speaking to the media, Johar expressed his admiration for Bhagwat's delivery, describing Bhagwat's lecture as "inspiring" and also praising his "sense of humour," which he found particularly striking.

He said, "I came here on the occasion of 100 years of the RSS and heard Mohan Bhagwat's insightful lecture. I extend my best wishes to the RSS on its 100th anniversary. His words were not only inspiring but also reflected his great sense of humour..."

#WATCH | Mumbai, Maharashtra: On RSS' Two-Day Lecture Series on '100 Years of Sangh Journey', Producer Karan Johar says, "... I came here on the occasion of 100 years of the RSS and heard Mohan Bhagwat’s insightful lecture. I extend my best wishes to the RSS on its 100th… pic.twitter.com/3qKFif5DU2

— ANI (@ANI) February 8, 2026

Actor Vicky Kaushal also attended the event on the second day and spoke to the media about his experience. "It's wonderful that the RSS journey has completed 100 years. For the first time, I got to hear Mohan Bhagwat speak in person, and I was deeply impressed," Kaushal said.

The two-day centenary celebration, which commenced on February 7 and concluded on February 8, 2026, featured reflections on the organisation's historical contributions to society, its ongoing initiatives, and visions for the future.

The opening day saw Bollywood superstar Salman Khan in attendance, setting a tone of star-studded participation. The second day witnessed an even larger turnout from the entertainment world, with actors and filmmakers including Vicky Kaushal, Akshay Kumar, Karan Johar, Ananya Panday, Shilpa Shetty, Raveena Tandon, Ravi Dubey, Madhur Bhandarkar, and others.

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The second day also saw the presence of music composer Pritam and actor Jackie Shroff, among others. The programme reflected on the organisation's long journey, its work in society, and its ideas for the future.