Shah Rukh Khan and his son AbRam recently participated in the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at Antilia, Mumbai, and sought blessings from Lord Ganesha at the renowned Lalbaugcha Raja pandal. The actor, clad in a white shirt, was captured by paparazzi as he made offerings and prayed alongside his son and manager, Pooja Dadlani. During the visit, a priest applied a tilak on Shah Rukh’s forehead, and he offered coconuts and sweets to Lord Ganesha. Shah Rukh Khan maintained a conversation with AbRam throughout the visit and expressed his reverence through folded hands in prayer.
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The Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal, situated at Putlabai Chawl, has been a revered place of worship since its establishment in 1934. The iconic Lalbaugcha Raja Ganapati idol has been lovingly cared for by the Kambli family for over eight decades.
Shah Rukh Khan extended his warm welcome to Lord Ganesha at his residence, Mannat, on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. He shared a picture of the Ganesha idol on his Instagram account and conveyed his festive greetings to all his followers. In his message, he wrote, “Welcome home Ganpati Bappa Ji. Wishing you and your family a wonderful day honoring Lord Ganesha. May Lord Ganesha bless all of us with happiness, wisdom, good health, and lots of Modak to eat!!!”
Ganesh Chaturthi holds extra significance for Shah Rukh Khan this year as his second film release of the year, “Jawan,” is poised to join the exclusive ₹1000 crore club. The film has already surpassed the ₹900 crore mark at the worldwide box office and is anticipated to reach the coveted milestone over the weekend. Directed by Atlee, “Jawan” features an ensemble cast including Nayanthara, Sanya Malhotra, Vijay Sethupathi, and Deepika Padukone. Shah Rukh Khan plays a dual role in the movie, portraying Vikram Rathore and his son Azad. “Jawan” is described as a high-octane action thriller that explores the emotional journey of a man determined to correct societal wrongs.