Overview

• Salman Khan shared a video performing the aarti with parents Salim and Salma Khan during the family celebration at Arpita Khan Sharma’s Mumbai home.
• Kareena Kapoor Khan posted photos from her home puja with son Taimur offering prayers, recalling Kapoor family Ganpati traditions.
• Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani hosted a well-attended celebration that drew Ranbir Kapoor, Karan Johar, Mrunal Thakur and other industry figures.
• Jacqueline Fernandez visited the Lalbaugcha Raja pandal on the opening day and welcomed an idol at home for the first time, sharing her aarti video.
• Media noted heavy interest at Lalbaugcha Raja as reports said singer Rahul Vaidya is slated to be the first to perform there during the 10-day festival running through September 6.