Ganesh Chaturthi 2021: Amitabh Bachchan, Ajay Devgn, and other celebs extend warm wishes to their fans

It’s time to welcome Ganpati Bappa into our homes once again as today Ganesh Chaturthi is being celebrated across the nation. As Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations begin, many Bollywood stars also have welcomed Ganpati Bappa into their homes. Kicking off the day with praying to Lord Ganesha, stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Kangana Ranaut, Karan Johar, Kajol, Suniel Shetty, Athiya Shetty, Anil Kapoor, Bipasha Basu, Ajay Devgn, Malaika Arora, Anupam Kher, and others took to social media and extended warm wishes to their fans on the occasion.

Remembering the good old times, when one could freely visit a pandal, Ajay Devgn shared an old picture of himself where he is seen at a pandal, seeking blessings. He wrote, “Lord Ganesha is the harbinger of all things good—peace, prosperity, progress, happiness & health. Let’s join our hands in prayer to welcome our favourite deity today. Ganpati Bappa #HappyGaneshChaturthi #ThrowbackToLalbaugDarshan (sic).”

Taking to her Twitter handle, actress Kajol wrote, “Welcoming the ‘Vighnaharta’ with immense joy. #HappyGaneshChaturthi (sic).”

In his Hindi Tweet Megastar, Amitabh Bachchan wrote, “Many many happy ganesh chaturthi (sic).”

Producer and Director Karan Johar wrote, “For every new beginning, hope Ganpati bappa showers all the love & prosperity on you and your family. Celebrate with your loved ones by staying safe & at home! Happy #GaneshChaturthi!

Anupam Kher also took to social media to express his joy and send love to his fans. He also penned a wish on Ganesh Chaturthi on social media, and wrote, “Happy Ganesh Chaturthi to all of you. #GanpatiBappaMorya (sic).”

According to a media report, in an effort to keep the Covid-19 situation under control, the police imposed Section 144 of the CrPc in Mumbai for Ganesh Chaturthi from September 10 to 19. Devotees would also not be allowed to visit pandals but, as per the Mumbai Police order, they can have an online darshan of Ganesh idols installed in pandals.