Updated On: 04 September, 2025 01:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The internet was recently left in shock after photos and videos of comedian Samay Raina and Balraj Singh Ghai, the owner of The Habitat, visiting the Lalbaugcha Raja with Shiv Sena member Rahool Kanal emerged. Netizens recalled how Kanal was involved in the vandalisation of The Habitat a few months ago

Rahool Kanal with Balraj Singh Ghai and Samay Raina
Comedian Samay Raina and the owner of The Habitat Mumbai, Balraj Singh Ghai, visited Lalbaugcha Raja for Ganpati Bappa`s darshan on Wednesday, just like many other celebrities. But as their videos emerged online, the internet was shocked as they were accompanied by Rahool Kanal, Yuva General Secretary of Eknath Shinde`s Shiv Sena. Netizens were immediately reminded of the infamous controversy that erupted around The Habitat after it was vandalised by the party members over Kunal Kamra`s performance.
Samay, Balraj and Rahool were seen arriving together and taking blessings of the deity. The three were also seen moving around together and even posing for pictures. Shocked, s netizen commented on the video saying, "Wasn’t he the same guy who had sent goons in habitat (sic)." Another user wrote, "Ye habita tondewale ka kyu ghum raha balraj (sic)."
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