Festive Celebrations
Bollywood Stars and Political Leaders Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 Across India
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Govinda said the family’s Ganesh Chaturthi tradition was passed down by his mother and that his son Yashvardhan is now carrying it forward. He prayed for Yash’s success and for daughter Tina to have “a good home and family,” adding that he hoped Yash would eventually become more successful than him.
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Sunita Ahuja said she chose to bring the idol home herself because she felt Lord Ganesha had brought her increased fame and professional success over the previous year; normally, Govinda or Yashvardhan performs that ritual.
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Kartik Aaryan’s London celebration included a photograph with a small Ganesha idol, a glimpse of modaks on an outlet’s menu and a meal of chole bhature, underscoring how he recreated familiar Indian festive elements while shooting abroad.
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Kartik Aaryan’s first National Film Award is scheduled for September 22 in Gujarat, a departure from the ceremony’s longstanding Delhi venue. He is to share the Best Actor in a Leading Role honour with Mammootty for performances in “Chandu Champion” and “Bramayugam,” respectively.
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Govinda’s appearance was also notable as a rare public outing with Tina and Yashvardhan: paparazzi footage showed him greeting photographers with a namaste and posing with both children after returning from the United States, while Sunita did not appear in the family photographs.
Bollywood stars and Indian political leaders marked Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 with personal prayers and family celebrations. Hindustan Times reported that Govinda returned from a U.S. film shoot to pray with his children Tina and Yashvardhan, while newlyweds Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda celebrated their first festival together since their marriage.
The 10-day festival saw celebrations across Mumbai and beyond, from Shilpa Shetty's eco-friendly idol with Raj Kundra to actor Kartik Aaryan marking the occasion in London with modaks and chole bhature. Telangana Today highlighted how families shared festive moments on social media, while prominent politicians offered public prayers.
Govinda's Family Carries Forward Mother's Tradition
Govinda said the family's Ganesh Chaturthi custom was passed down by his mother and is now being carried forward by his son Yashvardhan. He prayed for his son's career to exceed his own and for daughter Tina to find "a good home and family." His rare public outing with both children drew significant media attention as paparazzi footage showed him greeting photographers with a namaste.
Notably, Sunita Ahuja broke tradition by bringing the family's Lord Ganesha idol home herself on September 13. She said she chose to do it because Lord Ganesha had brought her increased fame and professional success over the past year. Normally, Govinda or Yashvardhan performs this ritual, and Sunita was absent from the family photographs on September 14.
Bollywood Stars Celebrate Across Continents
From Mumbai to London, actors shared personal festival moments. Rashmika Mandanna posted glimpses of her first Ganesh Chaturthi since marrying Vijay Deverakonda. Ananya Panday, Kajol, Sharvari, and Kareena Kapoor all shared festive pictures on social media.
Kartik Aaryan marked the festival while shooting in London with a small Ganesha idol, modaks, and chole bhature. Economic Times noted that he recreated familiar Indian festive elements abroad ahead of receiving his first National Film Award on September 22 in Gujarat. He will share the Best Actor honor with Mammootty for roles in "Chandu Champion" and "Bramayugam" respectively.
Political Leaders and Khan Family Join Celebrations
Indian political leaders embraced the festival with public prayers. Devendra Fadnavis, Nitin Nabin, Raj Thackeray, Pramod Sawant, and Bhajan Lal Sharma offered prayers and hosted festive visits. Meanwhile, Hungama Express reported that Shah Rukh Khan and Ranveer Singh performed aarti at the Ambani family's Ganesh celebration in Mumbai.
The Khan family gathered at Sohail Khan's home to observe rituals. Hindustan Times also reported that Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal performed Ganesh aarti at Arpita Khan's residence. Shilpa Shetty resumed grand celebrations after a year-long break with Raj Kundra, choosing an eco-friendly idol to align with environmental initiatives.
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