New Delhi: Mumbai’s iconic Lalbaugcha Raja has once again become a major celebrity stop during Ganesh Chaturthi, with several Bollywood stars visiting
the famous pandal to seek Bappa’s blessings. From Kartik Aaryan arriving with his National Film Award to Ananya Panday making a visit with father Chunky Panday, the celebrations have seen several familiar faces.
Among the recent visitors were Kartik Aaryan, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Taapsee Pannu, Mouni Roy, Rohit Sharma, Maniesh Paul, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Sonu Sood, Ananya Panday, Chunky Panday, Sanjay Dutt and Maanayata Dutt. Shah Rukh Khan, Gauri Khan, Suhana Khan, Shilpa Shetty, Anant Ambani, Parineeti Chopra, Ranveer Singh, Govinda, Sunita Ahuja, Rajpal Yadav and several other celebrities have also visited the pandal during the festivities.
Ananya Panday visits Lalbaugcha Raja with father Chunky Panday
Ananya Panday visited Lalbaugcha Raja with her father Chunky Panday on Tuesday evening. Videos shared by paparazzi accounts showed the father-daughter duo making their way through the crowded venue with their team.
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For the spiritual outing, Ananya opted for a simple lime-green ethnic outfit instead of an elaborate festive look. Chunky also wore a kurta in a similar shade, giving the duo a subtle twinning moment. Ananya was seen bowing before the idol and offering her prayers.
Kartik Aaryan brings National Film Award to Bappa
Kartik Aaryan’s visit carried special significance as it came shortly after he received the National Film Award for Best Actor. The actor won the honour for his performance in the 2024 sports drama Chandu Champion. He brought his National Film Award along with him during his visit to Lalbaugcha Raja and placed it before the idol while seeking Bappa’s blessings. He folded his hands in prayer and bowed his head before the deity.
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The actor kept his look traditional yet understated, wearing a blue kurta with white bottoms. Speaking to the media after his darshan, Kartik described the moment as a happy one for his family and said he had come to seek Bappa’s blessings after receiving the National Award.
Sanjay Dutt and Maanayata Dutt seek Bappa’s blessings
Sanjay Dutt also visited Lalbaugcha Raja with his wife Maanayata Dutt during the Ganesh festivities. Sanjay opted for an orange kurta, while Maanayata wore a bright pink suit. After offering prayers, Sanjay spoke about his connection with the famous pandal and said he considered it his good fortune to return for darshan. He also expressed his wish to keep visiting Lalbaugcha Raja every year.
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The celebrity visits have added to the festive atmosphere around Lalbaugcha Raja, which draws thousands of devotees during Mumbai’s Ganeshotsav celebrations.
