The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) proudly celebrated its 100-year centenary in 2025, culminating in a grand two-day event held at a sprawling auditorium in Mumbai. This historic occasion drew a diverse array of prominent personalities from various fields, including a significant presence from the Bollywood film fraternity, making it a truly star-studded affair.
Bollywood Royalty Graces Day One The inaugural day of the centenary celebrations, Saturday, February 7, saw a magnificent turnout from the film industry. Superstars Salman Khan and Ranbir Kapoor were among the leading Bollywood figures in attendance. They were joined by renowned filmmakers Mohit Suri, Subhash Ghai, Nitesh Tiwari, Mahaveer Jain, Om Raut, Vikram Malhotra, and acclaimed lyricist Prasoon Joshi, showcasing the event's broad appeal across the cinematic landscape.
Day Two Shines with More Stars
The second day of the celebration continued the trend of star power, featuring an equally impressive lineup of celebrities. While Ranbir Kapoor had marked his presence on day one, his `Love & War` co-star Vicky Kaushal made a notable appearance on day two. Other prominent personalities who graced the event included:
• Karan Johar and Ananya Panday
• Veteran actor Jackie Shroff
• Evergreen stars Raveena Tandon and Shilpa Shetty
• Music composer Pritam Chakraborty and singer Adnan Sami
• Television sensation Rupali Ganguly and Marathi actor Subodh Bhave
• Talented performer Viineet Kumar Siingh
• A host of celebrated filmmakers such as Nitesh Tiwari (attending both days), Madhur Bhandarkar, Mahesh Manjrekar, Aanand L Rai, Amar Kaushik, Amit Sharma, Ramesh Taurani, Anand Pandit, Divyansh Jain, Boney Kapoor, and Abhishek Sharma, alongside Arunabh Kumar.
Ananya Panday & Karan Johar's Upcoming Ventures
Beyond their attendance at the centenary event, Ananya Panday and Karan Johar are actively engaged in several exciting projects in the film world:
• Chand Mera Dil: Ananya Panday is set to star in this romantic flick, which also features Lakshya from `Kill` (2024) and `The Ba***ds Of Bollywood` (2025). The film is directed by Vivek Soni, acclaimed for his Netflix original `Aap Jaisa Koi` (2025).
• Recent Collaboration: Their last film together, `Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri` (2025), released on Christmas, recently premiered on Amazon Prime Video for rent.
• Call Me Bae Season 2: Ananya is currently busy with the second season of this slice-of-life show, which is notably backed by Karan Johar's production house.
Karan Johar's Expansive Production Slate
Karan Johar continues to be a prolific force in the industry with a diverse array of projects currently in development:
• The Konkona Sen Sharma and Pratibha Ranta-starrer Netflix film `Accused`.
• `Naagzilla`, featuring Kartik Aaryan.
• An untitled project starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan.
• A suspenseful thriller with Aditya Roy Kapur in the lead role.
