Television star Shiv Thakare, best known for his appearances and wins on Bigg Boss, Bigg Boss Marathi, Roadies and currently, Khatron Ke Khiladi, performed the Aagman aarti of famed Mumbaicha Maharaja Ganapati at Khetwadi ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi.

Ganesh Chaturthi, which is on 19th September this year, is celebrated with much passion and fervour in Maharashtra and especially amongst Mumbaikar. Shiv Thakare joined in the festivities by conducting the inaugural of the 45 feet Ganesh idol at Khetwadi ahead of the festival. Mumbaicha Maharaja is the tallest Ganesha idol in the state.