Ranveer Singh speaking to reporters during Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Mumbai
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Ranveer Singh Pledges to Support Education for 1,000 Young Girls

The Bollywood star marked Ganesh Chaturthi at Mumbai's iconic Lalbaugcha Raja by launching a massive educational initiative for young women.

By Nina BrooksPublished Updated 2 min read

Bollywood superstar Ranveer Singh is turning festive devotion into real-world impact. During a high-profile appearance at Mumbai’s world-famous Lalbaugcha Raja pandal for Ganesh Chaturthi, the A-list actor announced a massive personal charitable initiative. The screen icon revealed that he is stepping up to fully support the schooling of 1,000 young girls, combining his holiday prayers with a life-changing philanthropic pledge. The huge commitment is being carried out through the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan campaign. Singh deliberately timed the announcement to align with the sacred Ganesh Chaturthi festival alongside the birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Reflecting on his recent fortunes, the star explained that the past year has been overflowing with personal happiness for his household, prompting him to show gratitude by lifting up others.

Why did Ranveer Singh make a major charity pledge According to public statements made during his shrine visit, Singh made the spiritual trek to offer heartfelt thanks for his family's blessings before embarking on the next phase of his personal journey. The actor noted that he wanted to honor Lord Ganesha by giving back to the community in a tangible, lasting way. By helping young women gain access to primary and secondary schooling, he expressed hope that the good deed would resonate with devotees everywhere. The dynamic star emphasized that dedicating re. He shared that he hopes the decision pleases the deity while bringing continued health, happiness, and guidance to his family moving forward.

How is Ranveer Singh supporting female education While celebrity visits to the iconic Lalbaugcha Raja shrine are a staple of Mumbai’s annual festival season, Singh’s grand gesture stood out among the crowd. Onlookers gathered as the leading man sought divine blessings at the pandal before officially launching his initiative to help educate 1,000 daughters across the country. The philanthropic move underscores the performer's ongoing efforts to balance his high-voltage entertainment career with impactful social causes. As news of the educational pledge spread, admirers praised the star for transforming a traditional festive pilgrimage into an empowering platform for young women across India.

The backstory

Verified moments, in order.

Ranveer Singh: The Roles, Romance and Flashpoints

From a wedding-planner debut to period-film leads, marriage to Deepika Padukone and a police case over a nude shoot: the milestones behind Singh’s public life.

  1. 2010-12-10

    Bittoo Sharma puts him on the map

    Ranveer Singh — Bittoo Sharma puts him on the map

    Singh makes his Hindi-film debut opposite Anushka Sharma in Band Baaja Baaraat. His role as Delhi wedding planner Bittoo Sharma establishes him as a new leading man.

  2. 2013-11-15

    The Bhansali–Padukone partnership begins

    Ranveer Singh — The Bhansali–Padukone partnership begins

    Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela pairs Singh with Deepika Padukone under director Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The romantic drama begins a three-film collaboration between the actors and director.

  3. 2015-12-18

    Bajirao raises the stakes

    Ranveer Singh — Bajirao raises the stakes

    Singh plays Maratha leader Peshwa Bajirao I in Bhansali’s Bajirao Mastani, alongside Padukone and Priyanka Chopra. The performance earns him the Filmfare Award for Best Actor in 2016.

  4. 2018-01-25Flashpoint

    Padmaavat arrives amid protests

    Ranveer Singh — Padmaavat arrives amid protests

    Singh plays Alauddin Khilji in Padmaavat, again directed by Bhansali and co-starring Padukone. The film reaches cinemas after a postponed release and protests by groups alleging that it distorts Rajput history.

  5. 2018-11

    Deepika becomes his wife

    Ranveer Singh — Deepika becomes his wife

    Singh and Padukone marry at Lake Como in Italy on November 14 and 15, holding Konkani and Sindhi ceremonies. Receptions in India follow their private wedding celebrations.

  6. 2022-07Flashpoint

    A nude shoot becomes a police case

    Ranveer Singh — A nude shoot becomes a police case

    Nude photographs of Singh trigger public debate and a police complaint. Mumbai police register an FIR against him over the images, including allegations under obscenity provisions; the registration of a case is not a finding of guilt.

  7. 2024-09-08

    Fatherhood enters the picture

    Ranveer Singh — Fatherhood enters the picture

    Singh and Padukone announce the birth of their first child, a daughter. They later reveal her name as Dua Padukone Singh.

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The actor visited the famous Mumbai pandal during Ganesh Chaturthi to seek blessings, offer thanks for his family's happy year, and announce his educational outreach project.