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As Mumbai gears up to welcome Ganpati Bappa, the festive spirit is all set to take over the city. Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 will be celebrated on September 14, with Anant Chaturdashi and the main visarjan falling on September 25.
For Bollywood, Ganpati celebrations have become more than just a festival. Over the years, several stars have opened their homes to Bappa, participated in aartis, visited popular pandals and celebrated the occasion with their families and friends. From grand decorations to intimate family rituals, these celebrations offer a glimpse into the personal and festive side of Bollywood stars.
Salman Khan’s Family Tradition
Salman Khan has been one of the most recognisable Bollywood faces associated with Ganpati celebrations. The actor and his family have regularly welcomed Bappa at home and celebrated the festival together.
In 2025, Salman performed Ganesh aarti with his parents Salim Khan and Salma Khan at sister Arpita Khan Sharma’s Mumbai residence. The celebration beautifully captured the importance of family and tradition for the Khan household.
Shah Rukh Khan’s Ganpati Celebrations
Shah Rukh Khan has also been seen participating in Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations over the years. From family celebrations to visiting Ganpati festivities, the superstar has often embraced Mumbai’s festive spirit.
One memorable celebration saw Shah Rukh attend Ganesh Utsav at Maharashtra’s then Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s residence, where he was joined by several other Bollywood personalities.
Shilpa Shetty’s Grand Ganpati Celebrations
Shilpa Shetty is another Bollywood celebrity whose Ganpati celebrations have become an annual highlight. The actress has traditionally welcomed Bappa home and celebrated the festival with her family.
Her celebrations are often filled with music, traditional attire, decorations and dancing. During the 2023 immersion ceremony, Shilpa was seen celebrating with her children and family as the idol was taken for visarjan.
From Kareena Kapoor Khan to Ananya Panday
Ganpati celebrations have also found a place in the homes of Bollywood’s younger generation. Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ananya Panday, Sara Ali Khan, Sharvari and others have shared festive glimpses over the years.
The celebrations reflect how Ganesh Chaturthi continues to evolve while remaining rooted in family traditions. In 2025, Ananya Panday welcomed Bappa home, while several other stars shared their festive moments with fans.
Bollywood’s Connection With Mumbai’s Ganpati Pandals
Apart from bringing Bappa home, Bollywood celebrities are frequently spotted seeking blessings at Mumbai’s famous Ganpati pandals. The city’s public celebrations have become a major part of the festive calendar, attracting thousands of devotees as well as celebrities.
Stars including Salman Khan, Shilpa Shetty, Sonakshi Sinha, Govinda, Mrunal Thakur and others have been photographed attending Ganpati celebrations at prominent venues.
A Celebration of Faith, Family and Mumbai Spirit
What makes Bollywood’s Ganpati celebrations special is the way they combine faith, family and the unmistakable spirit of Mumbai. Whether it is a superstar performing aarti with family, an actor visiting a public pandal or a celebrity dancing during visarjan, these moments show a side of Bollywood that goes beyond the glamour of films.
As Mumbai prepares to welcome Bappa once again, the familiar chant of “Ganpati Bappa Morya!” is set to fill the streets, homes and celebrity celebrations alike.
