This child artist became famous by becoming Ganesh
Ganesh Chaturthi is one festival that people eagerly await every year. It is that time of the year when people from different cities of every state celebrate the arrival of Ganpati and give him a memorable farewell. Actors have played the role of Lord Ganesha in both films and television. Mythological shows have been shown on television for many years. This trend is still continuing where viewers get to see their favourite gods like Lord Shiva, Ganesha etc on the small screen.
Jagesh Mukati – Shri Ganesh
The series started in November 2000 and was aired on Sony TV. Starring Jagesh Mukati who played the role of Lord Ganesha, the show gained immense popularity. It also featured actors like Sunil Sharma (Lord Shiva) and Gayatri Jayaraman (Parvati).
Jagesh Mukati in Shree Ganesh
Akash Nair- Ganesh Leela
The television show ‘Ganesh Leela’ started in the year 2011 and child actor Akash Nair played the role of Lord Ganesha. The serial also featured Barkha Bisht along with Samrajni Nema (Parvati) and Mukesh Solanki (Shiv).
Akash Nair in Ganesh Leela
Alpesh Dhakan- God of Gods…Mahadev
Though this television show was primarily based on the stories of Lord Shiva, Alpesh Dhakan played a pivotal role in it as Ganesh, the son of Shiva (played by Mohit Raina). The show started in 2011 and ran successfully till 2014.
Alpesh Dhakaan in Lord of Gods… Mahadev
Master Sheni Bhise- Jai Malhar
Like Hindi television, Marathi shows have also made many shows on Lord Ganesha. Master Sheni Bhise’s character, who plays the role of Lord Ganesha in the Marathi show ‘Jai Malhar’, is worth watching. Like the Hindi show ‘Mahadev’, this series is also based on the life of Lord Shiva. ‘Jai Malhar’ stars Devdutt Nage (Shiva) and Gauri Sukhtankar (Parvati) in the lead roles.
Master Sheni Bhise in Jai Malhar
Swaraj Yewale – Ganpati Bappa Morya
This Marathi show starring Swaraj Yewale in the role of Lord Ganesha was very famous among the people.