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Indian ODI captain Rohit Sharma recently celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with his family, embracing tradition after stepping away from Test cricket in May 2025. While his Test and T20I careers have concluded, marked by significant achievements including a T20 World Cup win in 2024, Rohit now concentrates solely on ODIs.

Salman Khan and his family celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 with devotion at Arpita Khan Sharma’s residence in Mumbai. Salman, along with parents Salim and Salma Khan, performed the aarti, reflecting faith and family bonding. The festive atmosphere at Arpita’s home featured vibrant floral decorations. Videos of the Khan family’s Ganpati celebration went viral, appreciated by fans.

Salman Khan and his family have consistently celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with devotion and unity. Over the years, their festivities, primarily held at Arpita Khan Sharma's residence, have included traditional rituals and family gatherings. The celebrations have also featured appearances from Bollywood celebrities, highlighting the Khan family's commitment to faith and deep-rooted values, marked by joyous visarjan processions.

Rahul Vaidya addressed industry relationships and the Virat Kohli-Avneet Kaur controversy during his Lalbaugcha Raja performance. He dismissed concerns about fragile industry ties, stating that genuine relationships would withstand misunderstandings. Vaidya playfully referenced Kohli's Instagram glitch and the subsequent social media fallout, including being blocked and later unblocked by the cricketer, while celebrating his historic performance at Lalbaugcha Raja.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 sees an outpouring of festive cheer on social media, with celebrities joining in the celebrations. Kangana Ranaut, along with other Bollywood stars like Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor Khan, extended warm wishes to their fans. They shared images and messages invoking Lord Ganesha's blessings for happiness, peace, and prosperity.

Cricketers and IPL teams celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with heartfelt wishes on social media, praying for happiness and prosperity. Teams like CSK, MI, RR, and KKR shared festive greetings, while Indian cricketers expressed devotion and positivity. The 10-day festival, which began on August 27, is marked by rituals and worship of Lord Ganesha.

Shilpa Shetty's fans fondly remember her family's vibrant Ganesh Chaturthi puja in 2023, especially her daughter Samisha's adorable expressions. However, this year, the Shetty-Kundra family will not celebrate the festival due to a bereavement, observing a 13-day mourning period. Shilpa was last seen in the film 'Sukhee,' a slice-of-life story about a housewife's journey.

Rumors of Govinda and Sunita Ahuja’s divorce surfaced, but an insider clarified they are not separating, calling it "old issues." Govinda’s manager denied cruelty claims and urged respect amid negativity. The couple remains focused on their children’s futures and will appear together during upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.