Updated On: 03 September, 2025 08:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Shilpa Shetty visited Mumbai’s Lalbaugcha Raja Ganpati pandal on September 2, where a viral video showed her declining a selfie request from a female police officer. This year, she skipped bringing Ganpati home due to a family bereavement

Shilpa Shetty at Lalbaug Cha Raja
Shilpa Shetty, a Bollywood star, went to the famous Lalbaugcha Raja Ganpati pandal in Mumbai on Tuesday (September 2) to seek blessings. However, a video of her visit surfaced on social media, revealing her refusal to take a photo with a female police officer.
Shilpa is seen walking near the idol when a female cop taps her on the shoulder. The diva turns around, gestures with her finger, and denies the photo opportunity. Her bodyguards are heard saying, "Madam, yeh mat karo."
Shilpa and her family are well-known for their extravagant Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, but this year she did not bring Ganpati home owing to a family bereavement. No further information was provided.