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Esha Deol, Madhoo Shah and Jiya Shankar Seek Divine Blessings at Mumbai’s Lalbaugcha Raja 2025

The 10-day-long festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is being celebrated with immense devotion and enthusiasm. As every year, this year too, several Bollywood and South cinema celebrities visited the Lalbaugcha Raja pandal to seek Lord Ganesha’s blessings.

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By Priyanka Yadav
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The 10-day-long festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is being observed with joy and reverence across the country. In Mumbai, Lalbaugcha Raja once again stands as the center of faith and attraction. Just like every year, lakhs of devotees are thronging here for darshan. Along with common devotees, many well-known names from the film and television industry are also arriving at Bappa’s darbar to seek blessings.

This year too, several Bollywood and South cinema celebrities made their way to the famous pandal.

Esha Deol

Veteran actress Hema Malini’s daughter and popular actress Esha Deol reached Lalbaugcha Raja for darshan, dressed in a beautiful ethnic suit. Recently, she was seen in the film Tumko Meri Kasam.

Madhoo Shah

Actress Madhoo Shah, known for hit films like Roja and Phool Aur Kaante, looked stunning in a traditional saree.

Jiya Shankar

Television actress and model Jiya Shankar also visited the pandal in a graceful Indian outfit.

Disha Vakani

Popular TV actress Disha Vakani, who is loved for playing Daya Ben in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, too came to seek blessings of Lalbaugcha Raja.

Other Celebrities Who Already Visited

Lalbaugcha Raja is considered a wish-fulfilling idol, and with this faith, many Bollywood and TV celebrities have already visited the pandal. These include Shilpa Shetty, Malaika Arora, Anant Ambani,  Nushrratt Bharuccha, Jacqueline Fernandez, Avneet Kaur, actress Sreeleela, actor Varun Sharma, Anil Kapoor, actress-dancer Malaika Arora, TV actress Helum Dalvi, popular TV couple Prince Narula and Yuvika Chaudhary, Indian cricket team star Suryakumar Yadav, among others.

Every year, Lalbaugcha Raja’s pandal remains filled with devotees and stars alike. This time too, the atmosphere was soaked in devotion, with a blend of faith and celebration. From Bollywood beauties to television actors and even cricket stars — all sought blessings from Bappa.

FAQs

  • Why did Esha Deol and Madhoo Shah visit Lalbaugcha Raja in 2025?
    Both Bollywood actresses were spotted at Mumbai’s legendary Ganpati pandal this year, offering prayers and embracing—reportedly sharing a heartfelt, surprise reunion. 

  • What did Esha Deol wear to Lalbaugcha Raja?
    Esha looked graceful in a green embroidered salwar suit with a flowy dupatta, minimal jewelry, kohled eyes, and a soft pink lipstick—keeping it devotional yet elegant.

  • How did Madhoo Shah style herself for the visit?
    She opted for traditional elegance in a dark brown saree with golden motifs, paired with a mustard blouse, heavy gold jewelry, and a crisp red bindi.

  • What’s the significance of their meeting at the pandal?
    The cousins’ reunion—warm hugs and all—caught fans off guard and became a delightful highlight of the festive crowd.

  • Did other celebrities also visit Lalbaugcha Raja during Ganesh Chaturthi?
    Yes. The festive scene was star-studded: actresses like Malaika Arora, as well as industry icons, were also seen seeking blessings at Mumbai’s most revered Ganpati pandal.

  • Why is Lalbaugcha Raja so famous?
    The idol, over 90 years old, is known as the "King of Lalbaug" and is believed to fulfill wishes. It draws over 1.5 million worshippers each day during the ten-day Ganeshotsav.

  • Who manages the Lalbaugcha Raja pandal?
    The Kambli family has been its caretakers since the festival’s inception in 1934. Their tradition and craftsmanship shape the idol’s legacy.

  • Why do Bollywood celebrities visit Lalbaugcha Raja each year?
    It’s a devotional ritual, but public darshan during a highly visible festival also strengthens their connection with fans and media alike.

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