Isha Koppikar celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi on VOI

by Tellywatch News Desk

Sep 02, 2008, Mumbai

Lokmanya Tilak started the Ganapati Sthapana in Maharshtra in 1894 with the aim to unite people from different strata of society together for a common celebration, thus was born Maharashtra's most awaited and celebrated festival- Ganesh Chaturthi. Even after more than a century, Ganapati is celebrated with much fanfare not only in Maharashtra but also in various parts of India. To celebrate and salute this spirit of togetherness in this country, Amul Star Voice of India mounts Lord Ganesha on its stage this Saturday with a traditional Ganapati Stahapana by the famous Manglorian actor Isha Koppikar who is also an ardent Ganesh Bhakt.

The Ganapati celebrations include Marathi folk dancers with Lejhim and participants recreating the Bollywood effect of Ganesh Chaturthi bringing you the some Ganesh Utsav songs.

On this occasion, Isha shares and describes how she feels proud in being born in a place where Ganpati mahotsav is born, and how in her childhood she used to take part in cultural programs. The judges also became nostalgic remembering the Ganesh festival in their early days. Monty tells how he used to celebrate the Ganpati festival at Laxmikant ji's house. Ismail revealed that he used to go dancing from Bandra to Juhu with the Ganpati procession. He said that being an Indian he has learned the culture and traditions of India and feels proud in taking part in it.

In keeping with the theme of the evening Zakir started the scoring Saturday with a performance. Sayantani sang Dhol bajane laga. Ravi's performance on Nagada nagada compelled Isha Kopkar to come up on the stage and dance. Saptaparna performed on a number from Aika dajiba. Ryan sang -tera sarappa with his dance moves. Ritisha matchjed up to all earlier performances with her Rangeelo Maro Dholna. But everybody went berserk with Vipul's Dil mein baji Guitar. Isha and Sukhwinder singh danced as Vipul went ion with his feet thumping number. Rohit sang Maurya Re Bappa Maurya Re. Isha joined Rohit in his performance as this was also her favorite song.

Amul Star Voice of India, Saturday, September 6, 10 pm on Star Plus.