As Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 celebrations swept across the country, our favourite movie stars were seen swapping high-fashion red carpets for vibrant traditional silks, eco-friendly Bappa idols, and shameless extra helpings of modaks. From quiet, heartfelt family aartis to attending celebrations across Mumbai, celebs opened their homes on social media—sharing cozy, candid moments and genuine festive joy to light up their fans’ entire feed.
This year, Bollywood’s biggest names traded designer gowns for handwoven Paithanis and crisp kurtas, proving that nothing outshines tradition. Mrunal Thakur, Ankita Lokhande, and Daisy Shah were spotted in resplendent traditional drapes as they performed rituals, distributed sweets, and welcomed guests into their homes to seek Bappa’s blessings.
Sustainability took centre stage alongside the glamour this year. Shilpa Shetty and husband Raj Kundra kept their beloved family tradition alive, braving Mumbai’s heavy monsoon showers to bring home an eco-conscious idol styled as a miniature tribute to the iconic Lalbaugcha Raja, chanting “Ganpati Bappa Morya” as they welcomed him in. Meanwhile, Kareena Kapoor Khan gave fans a warm peek into her family’s celebrations, revealing that husband Saif Ali Khan had sat down with their son Jeh to craft an eco-friendly clay Ganpati idol at home. Ever the doting mother, Kareena was quick to give full credit to Jeh for the sweet little creation—proof that the festival’s sweetest moments often come from the smallest hands.
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Beyond the finery, it was the intimate, unfiltered moments that truly stole the show. Kangana Ranaut shared a soulful glimpse of her morning aarti, while Kajol and several other stars posted snapshots from their private family celebrations, swapping the red carpet’s polish for the warmth of home. Actors like Ananya Panday, Sharvari, and Suniel Shetty also lit up their timelines with festive glimpses, giving fans a front-row seat to their devotion.
Urmila Matondkar, too, sent her love from afar, posting an old festive photograph of herself along with warm wishes for everyone. Currently away from Mumbai and unable to join in the celebrations back home this year, she admitted she’d miss being part of the festivities in the city. Rather than reeling off a wish list for Bappa, the actress kept her prayer simple and selfless, asking instead for good health and happiness for everyone around her, along with the strength to get through life’s tougher moments.
Across the city, Mumbai has transformed into one giant celebration, with the Hindi film fraternity opening its doors wide to welcome Lord Ganesha with elaborate rituals and heartfelt devotion. Nowhere was this grandeur more evident than at the Ambani family’s iconic residence, Antilia, where “Antilia Cha Raja” drew a dazzling roll call of Bollywood royalty. Kajol arrived to seek his blessings alongside her children, Nysa and Yug Devgan, the trio turning heads as they posed together amid the star-studded gathering.
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Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor served up their own slice of glamour, coordinating in shades of blue as they made a striking entrance together, all effortless charm and beaming smiles as they paused for the paparazzi.Over at the legendary Lalbaugcha Raja pandal, Shah Rukh Khan made his own devoted pilgrimage, arriving with son AbRam and manager Pooja Dadlani for a heartfelt, family-filled visit that once again had fans buzzing with excitement over the superstar’s appearance. As the ten-day festival unfolds, more of Bollywood’s biggest names are expected to keep the celebrations glittering right up to visarjan.
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Salman Khan, for his part, showed up flying solo and kept things refreshingly low-key after first stopping by brother Sohail Khan’s home earlier in the day. Trading festive finery for off-duty ease, the superstar stepped out in a pale blue checkered shirt, faded denims, and a laid-back bandana, his clean-shaven look instantly catching the eye of photographers and setting fans talking the moment his pictures hit the internet.
From shimmering silks to shared modaks, this Ganesh Chaturthi proves that even amid the glitz of stardom, Bollywood’s heart still beats to the rhythm of tradition, family, and Bappa’s blessings.For all the star-studded soirees, though, many celebs made it clear that nothing beats bringing Bappa home. Ananya Panday kept things close and personal this year, dressed in a burst of festive colour as she welcomed the beloved deity into her own household, flanked by parents Chunky and Bhavana Pandey for an intimate family affair away from the flashbulbs.
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For couples like Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia Deshmukh, the festival became a gentle lesson in tradition passed down to the next generation. The two shared a heartwarming series of photographs with their sons, all gathered around the idol and surrounded by generous platefuls of modak, as they sent out festive greetings to fans and followers. Beyond the picture-perfect frames, it was clear the couple see these rituals as more than just a photo opportunity—by involving their boys so wholeheartedly in the prayers, the sweets, and the joy of the occasion, Riteish and Genelia are quietly grounding their children in the values of faith, gratitude, and togetherness that the festival has always stood for, ensuring the spirit of Ganesh Chaturthi is something the little ones grow up cherishing rather than simply observing.
Rounding off the festivities in true Bollywood fashion, Jackie Shroff welcomed Bappa into his own home first, surrounded by close family for a warm, intimate celebration he later shared with fans online. The veteran actor then swapped his cozy home setting for the glitz of Antilia, stepping out with wife Ayesha in elegant traditional attire that lent an effortlessly stylish touch to the star-studded evening—proving that whether at home or amid the glamour, Bappa’s blessings bring Bollywood together in the same spirit of warmth and celebration. Ganpati Bappa Morya! 
