Actor Vikrant Massey meets Education Minister Pradhan to promote Bharatiya Bhasha in schools

Bollywood actor Vikrant Massey recently met with Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan on ways to strengthen India’s education system, with a focus on promoting Bharatiya Bhasha and culturally rooted learning.

The conversation centered on encouraging creativity, critical thinking, and cultural awareness among students, while emphasizing the need to integrate India’s linguistic and cultural heritage into contemporary classrooms.

The exchange reflected increasing engagement between the creative community and policymakers on education-related issues. Massey later shared details of the meeting on Instagram, describing it as insightful and empowering.

He also acknowledged the minister’s efforts to promote Bharatiya Bhasha and inspire young people to remain connected to their cultural roots.

"Thank you for being so open and allowing the space to share some ideas that would make our classrooms more vibrant and interactive," Massey wrote, adding that the discussion focused on making education more engaging and inclusive.

Dharmendra Pradhan also commented on the interaction through a post on X, praising the actor’s interest in education and early childhood development.

The minister noted Massey’s willingness to contribute ideas aimed at building inclusive and culturally grounded learning environments.

The meeting highlights the expanding role of artists in public discourse beyond cinema, particularly in areas such as education and cultural identity.

Massey’s engagement with national issues comes alongside his ongoing work in films, reflecting a growing emphasis on social participation alongside his creative career.