'Inspiring and witty': Karan Johar lauds Mohan Bhagwat's humour at RSS' centenary event

Bollywood filmmaker and producer Karan Johar was one of the high-profile names from showbiz to grace the RSS event organised to celebrate the 100th year of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).

Organized at the Nehru Centre Auditorium in Mumbai, the event brought together several influential personalities from the film industry and beyond to commemorate the successfull 100 years of RSS.

After attending a special lecture series at the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) event, Karan Johar lauded RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's address and described it as "inspiring."

Talking to the media, K'Jo expressed his admiration for Bhagwat's speech, describing the lecture as "inspiring," and also praised his "sense of humour," which he found impressive.

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..."

Actor Vicky Kaushal also attended the event on the second day and spoke to the media about his experience. He said it was special for him to be part of a programme marking such a significant journey for the RSS. Kaushal also shared that this was his first time hearing RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat speak in person, and 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.

Held over two days, from February 7 to 8, 2026, the centenary event showcased reflections on the organisation’s legacy, its current efforts, and its vision for the future.

The opening day featured Salman Khan's attendance, setting the tone for a star-studded event. The second day also witnessed a string of personalities, with celebrities like Akshay Kumar, Raveena Tandon, Ananya Panday, Vicky Kaushal, Shilpa Shetty, Karan Johar, Madhur Bhandarkar and others in attendance.

Day 2 also witnessed the Bollywood power with the presence of music composer Pritam, actor Jackie Shroff and others. The programme highlighted the organization's long journey, its work in society, and its ideas for the future.