12th Fail actor Medha Shankr on Ganesh Chathurthi: Bappa is sort of a good friend

The actor, whose bond with the deity started early on in life, says that the competition “is basically particular” and it leaves her nostalgic, as she has grown up seeing her mom observe the festive custom. “My mum used to maintain Ganpati at our Delhi dwelling for 3 to 5 days. We used to benefit from the decorations, puja, prasad, individuals coming over, after which the visarjan within the Yamuna. So the competition is basically particular for me.”

The actor, who was final seen in 12th Fail (2023), moved to Mumbai six years in the past. She says she enjoys the festive fervour that grips town throughout the Ganesha celebrations. “I used to remain in Marine Strains and loved watching the processions on the visarjan days. It could be enormous, with 1000’s of individuals on the streets with dhol, dance, music, and exquisite Ganesha idols being carried for visarjan. I’d watch from the balcony and benefit from the vibe. Now that I keep in Andheri, I take pleasure in pandal-hopping and visiting my mates’ properties for darshan,” she ends.

Medha provides, “Bappa is sort of a good friend. There’s one thing very heat about him. I really feel he’s all the time with me.” Speaking about her join with Ganesha, she shares, “He feels so welcoming and heat. Bahut apnapan sa really feel hota hai. I really feel like Bappa is with me all the time. So lots of my mates, who have a good time Ganesh Chathurthi at dwelling, too, have a particular join with him. It’s private with most, which is what makes it so particular for everybody,” she says, including, “I’ve not had the prospect to bought to Lalbaugcha raja but and I’m wanting ahead to going there some day. I actually need to.”

Mumbai comes alive and Ganesh Chathurthi festivities and fervour brings everybody collectively, says the actor.

“It is a good looking sight to see so many individuals take part for the celebration. The music and dance throughout this time makes town come alive. Even in case you are not a part of the dancing group and also you hear the music, dance karne ka mann karega. Sab dance karte hain from younger to previous.”