Key Highlights:

  • Shehnaaz Gill and Varun Sharma visited the iconic Lalbaugcha Raja pandal in Mumbai to seek blessings.
  • Shehnaaz shared pictures on Instagram, captioning it "Ganpati Bappa Morya!"
  • Lalbaugcha Raja has entered its 93rd year as of 2026.
  • Shehnaaz was recently seen in "Singh vs Kaur 2" and "Ishqnama," and will next appear in "Ranna Ch Dhanna" with Diljit Dosanjh.
  • Varun Sharma was last seen in the 2026 comedy "Rahu Ketu," alongside Pulkit Samrat, Shalini Pandey and Chunky Panday.

A Visit to Mumbai's Most Revered Pandal

Bollywood actors Shehnaaz Gill and Varun Sharma sought divine blessings at the iconic Lalbaugcha Raja in Mumbai, as they visited the revered Ganpati pandal amid the ongoing festive celebrations, joining the massive crowds that typically converge on the site during Ganesh Chaturthi.

Shehnaaz Shares Glimpses of the Visit

Shehnaaz took to Instagram, where she shared two pictures from the visit. The first showed the actress offering prayers, while the second captured her posing in front of the Lord Ganesh idol alongside Varun. "Ganpati Bappa Morya!" Shehnaaz wrote as the caption, tagging Varun and adding the hashtag #ganpatibappamorya.

About Lalbaugcha Raja

Lalbaugcha Raja is the sarvajanik Ganesha idol installed at Lalbaug, a locality in Mumbai, during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, and remains one of the most visited and revered pandals in the country each year. As of 2026, the Lalbaugcha Raja has entered its 93rd year, reflecting the pandal's long-standing cultural significance in Mumbai's festival calendar.

Shehnaaz's Recent Work

Shehnaaz was recently seen in the film "Singh vs Kaur 2." The film follows Nehal, who convinces his village to invest in a fish-farming project, but the money is stolen. He then journeys to Canada to find the criminals responsible and restore his honour.

A Period Drama Rooted in a True Story

The actress was also seen in "Ishqnama" this year. The film is based on a true story, chronicling the journey of real-life soulmates Nimma and Nasima. Set between 1981 and 1988 along the India-Pakistan border, it is a period romantic drama that explores love, sacrifice and humanity beyond borders, delving into the psychological toll of forced separation and the resilience of the human spirit when sustained by love.

The Team Behind 'Ishqnama'

Directed by Arvvindr S. Khaira and produced by Sourabh Rana and Ravneet Kaur Chahal, "Ishqnama" is a period romance inspired by a true story, adapted from the book "Hind Pak Bordernama."

Shehnaaz's Upcoming Project

She will next be seen in "Ranna Ch Dhanna," starring Diljit Dosanjh. The film is directed by Amarjit Singh Saron, adding another notable Punjabi-language project to Shehnaaz's growing filmography.

Varun Sharma's Recent Work

As for Varun, he was last seen in "Rahu Ketu," a 2026 Indian Hindi-language comedy written and directed by Vipul Vig. The film stars Pulkit Samrat, Varun Sharma, Shalini Pandey and Chunky Panday, marking his most recent big-screen appearance ahead of this shared festive outing with Shehnaaz.