Sanjay Dutt’s Aakhri Sawaal explores Gandhi-Hedgewar Wardha meeting

Having won the hearts of audiences with his commanding performance as Aslam Chaudhary in *Dhurandhar: The Revenge*, Sanjay Dutt is now set to return to the screen with his next film, *Aakhri Sawaal*. Reports suggest that in this film, he will be seen addressing sensitive and contentious issues—topics that frequently spark controversy and debate across the nation.

Recently, the second captivating teaser for this highly anticipated Sanjay Dutt film was released. The teaser offers a profound glimpse into the historic dialogue that occurred between the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, and RSS founder Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar—a glimpse that has already ignited a great deal of curiosity among viewers.

The Conversation Between Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar in Wardha

The second teaser for Aakhri Sawaal—scheduled for theatrical release on May 15th—is steeped in suspense and raises several pertinent questions. The teaser attempts to depict the conversation that took place in Wardha in 1934 between Mahatma Gandhi and the RSS's Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar. In the teaser, Gandhiji states, "Casteism will one day completely ruin India," while Baliram Hedgewar asserts that there is absolutely no place for casteism within the RSS.

Only a Portrait of 'Bharat Mata' (Mother India)—No Idols of Deities

In the film's teaser, the character of Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar is portrayed in a notably intense and solemn demeanor. The dialogue that transpired in 1934 between Mahatma Gandhi and RSS founder Dr. Hedgewar has long remained a subject of intense discussion and debate. According to one perspective, Gandhiji was impressed by the Sangh's operational methods and the discipline prevalent within it; in particular, the absence of caste-based discrimination appealed to him. Furthermore, the presence of only a portrait of *Bharat Mata* (Mother India)—rather than images of various deities—in their offices was also noteworthy. On the other hand, Gandhiji also held ideological disagreements with the Sangh.

The Wardha Connection: Gandhi and Hedgewar

It is worth noting that both Mahatma Gandhi's Sevagram Ashram and the primary headquarters of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) are situated in the Wardha district.

Answers to Questions Regarding the Ban on the RSS

A teaser for the film was released earlier, featuring Sanjay Dutt in a powerful role. The teaser posed a question: if the RSS was once banned, why can it not be labeled an "anti-national" organization? Sanjay Dutt will provide the answers to these questions within the film. The movie will also feature several revelations regarding the controversial structure, as well as portray the political influence surrounding the issue. Following the release of the teaser, curiosity to watch the film's trailer has intensified.