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5 celebrities who made their own Ganpati

Raqesh Bapat

Raqesh is probably the first person who started making his own eco-friendly Ganpati. He has been making Ganpati every year for the past 17 years. Like previous years he also made his Ganpati this year. Raqesh's work inspired many other actors and actresses of television.


Rithvik Dhanjani

This is Rithvik’s second year making his own Ganpati. He started making Ganpati after getting inspired by Raqesh. Rithvik was the only student of Raqesh when he held a workshop last year.

Karan Wahi

Karan made his debut with making his own Ganpati, this year. Like last year Raqesh held anther workshop this year, which Karan attended to make his Gannuji. Karan thanked his teacher for helping him by posting a picture on his Instagram story.

Tejasswi Prakash

Tejwasswani also attended Raqesh’s workshop this year to learn the amazing skills and techniques to make her own Ganpati.

Smriti Kalra

Smriti also made her own Ganpati this year. She went to Kumartuli in Kolkata which inspired her to make a small cute Ganpati.

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Jin’s birthday gesture focuses on youth welfare

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According to the society, the money is allocated to child and youth welfare schemes, including scholarships for underprivileged children and support for adolescents preparing for adulthood. Part of the donation backs a “Self-Reliant Youth Support Programme” for young people leaving childcare institutions, helping them transition to independent living with educational and practical support.

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