When Ganpati Bappa comes home, Mumbai knows how to celebrate — and Bollywood takes the festive spirit up a notch. From beautifully decorated homes and traditional aartis to grand visarjan celebrations, several stars make Ganesh Chaturthi an annual family affair.
Here are 10 Bollywood stars and families whose Ganpati celebrations are always worth watching.
1. Salman Khan – Bappa at the Khan Household
Salman Khan’s Ganpati celebrations have become a much-loved Bollywood tradition. The actor welcomes Bappa with his family and is often seen participating in the aarti with full devotion.
The celebrations at the Khan household also attract several Bollywood friends, making it a warm mix of faith, family and star power.
2. Shilpa Shetty – Grand Yet Eco-Friendly
Shilpa Shetty is known for celebrating Ganpati with plenty of enthusiasm. Her family welcomes Bappa home with traditional rituals, festive decorations and aarti.
The actress has also promoted eco-friendly Ganpati celebrations, making her festivities grand while keeping sustainability in mind. The visarjan is equally emotional and colourful.
3. Shraddha Kapoor – A Family Tradition
Ganpati holds a special place in Shraddha Kapoor’s family. The actress celebrates the festival with her loved ones and has often been seen welcoming Bappa with traditional rituals.
Her celebrations have a beautiful homely feel.
4. Rithvik Dhanjani – Making Bappa With His Own Hands
Rithvik Dhanjani adds a personal touch to Ganpati celebrations by making his own Bappa idol. From creating the idol to performing the rituals, his celebrations are all about devotion, creativity and celebrating Bappa from the heart.
5. Govinda – Full Bollywood Energy
Govinda brings his own unmistakable energy to Ganpati celebrations. The actor has been seen celebrating Bappa with family and taking part in the festive rituals.
His celebrations have that classic Mumbai flavour — music, devotion, family and plenty of festive enthusiasm.
6. Kareena Kapoor Khan – Bappa and the Kids
For Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ganpati celebrations are also about family and introducing the little ones to traditions.
Her family celebrations have included adorable moments with her children, making the festival feel more personal. And when the Kapoor family celebrates, fans are naturally eager for a glimpse.
7. Ankita Lokhande – Traditional and Full of Festive Spirit
Ankita Lokhande is known for celebrating Ganpati with great enthusiasm. The actress welcomes Bappa with her family and takes part in the aarti and other rituals.
Her celebrations often feature traditional Maharashtrian touches, festive outfits and beautifully decorated spaces, giving the occasion a distinctly Maharashtrian and family-oriented vibe.
8. Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D’Souza – Couple Goals With Bappa
Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D’Souza make Ganpati a family celebration. The couple has often been seen welcoming Bappa with their children and participating in the rituals together.
From the decorations to the aarti and visarjan, their celebrations have a warm family feel — while their celebrity status naturally adds some extra sparkle.
9. Suniel Shetty – Faith Meets Family
Suniel Shetty keeps his Ganpati celebrations centred around family, tradition and devotion.
The actor has celebrated Bappa with his loved ones, taking part in prayers and festive rituals. His celebrations may feel more intimate than some of Bollywood’s massive gatherings, but they still carry the warmth and grandeur of a true family festival.
10. The Ambanis – The Ultimate Celebrity Ganpati
When it comes to grand Ganpati celebrations, the Ambani family’s festivities are in a league of their own.
Their celebrations bring together some of Bollywood’s biggest names, along with business leaders and close friends. The décor, traditional rituals, celebrity guest list and sheer scale turn the occasion into one of Mumbai’s biggest annual social gatherings.
Ganpati Bappa Brings Bollywood Together
What makes Bollywood’s Ganpati celebrations so special is the mix of faith and festivity. Some stars go all out with elaborate decorations and celebrity gatherings, while others keep things intimate with family and traditional rituals.
But whether it is Salman Khan’s aarti, Shilpa Shetty’s eco-friendly celebrations, Ankita Lokhande’s Maharashtrian traditions or the Ambanis’ star-studded festivities, one thing remains the same — when Bappa arrives, Bollywood celebrates with all its heart.
