Music and Youth
Lalbaugcha Raja Devotion meets Mumbai’s Dabbawalas in Shemaroo Bhakti’s ‘Lalbaugcha Raja Song 2023’
Mumbai: As the nation gears up to celebrate the divine festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, Shemaroo Bhakti, one of the leading YouTube channels for spiritual content with over 11 million subscribers, is thrilled to announce the launch of the most-awaited Ganpati song of the year, the ‘Lalbaugcha Raja Song 2023.’ This one of its kind musical celebrates the coming together of Lalbaugcha Raja and the 150 Dabbawalas, the lifeline of Mumbai.
“Lalbaugcha Raja Song 2023” audio song is sung by very talented Harshavardhan Wavare, composed by Trineeti Bros and penned by Vinayak Shinde & Trineeti Bros. What makes this music video even more exceptional is its association with Mumbai’s beloved dabbawalas, who have been the city’s unsung heroes for decades. Dabbawalas involvement in this video adds a touch of authenticity and heartwarming significance.
Ganesh Chaturthi, the festival that resonates with millions of devotees across the nation, holds a special place in the hearts of Mumbaikars. At the epicentre of this grand celebration stands Lalbaugcha Raja, the deity revered by countless devotees. The ‘Lalbaugcha Raja Song 2023’ pays tribute to the Lord of Beginnings, encapsulating the spirit of devotion and commemoration that surrounds the festival.
To mark this auspicious occasion, Shemaroo Bhakti’s DTH, Telcos, OTT & Cable will live stream the visuals of Bappa from the Pandal for ten consecutive days, extending its decade-long partnership with Lalbaugcha Raja.
Shemaroo Entertainment non Bollywood category – head Arpit Mankar expressed “We are committed to continuing our tradition of connecting devotees to find their spirituality and faith, especially during the auspicious Ganesh Chaturthi festival. Over the past 10 years, Shemaroo Bhakti’s dedication to deliver the best of devotional content has only grown stronger, and our collaboration with Lalbaugcha Raja has evolved. Through the live streaming initiative, we aspire to bring Lalbaugcha Raja’s divine blessing to the devotees.”
He further added “This year we have something new for our audience, the ‘Lalbaugcha Raja Song 2023’, which stands as a heartfelt offering to Lord Ganesha, symbolizing our deep reverence. It is a reminder that the Raja reigns not only in the place where he resides but also in every home and heart.”
On this association, Lalbaughcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal president Balasaheb Kamble said, “Shemaroo Bhakti’s latest offering, the ‘Lalbaugcha Raja Song 2023,’ is a testament to the enduring collaboration between Shemaroo Entertainment and Lalbaugcha Raja Ganesh Utsav Mandal. This song will inspire stronger faith and devotion in people, and the video will depict how people come together in unity to celebrate their devotion.”
Expressing his excitement at the song launch, Lalbaughcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal secretary Sudhir Salvi said, “As we celebrate Lalbaugcha Raja’s 90th anniversary, our decade old association with Shemaroo Entertainment fills us with gratitude. This year, Shemaroo’s ‘Lalbaugcha Raja Song 2023’, filmed in the sacred presence of the Lalbaugcha Idol itself at the famous Lalbaug Market Galli, stands as a magnificent tribute. May the ‘Lalbaugcha Raja ‘ resonate in our hearts, filling us with devotion and joy during this auspicious Ganesh Chaturthi.”
Harshavardhan Wavare, the soulful voice behind the ‘Lalbaugcha Raja Song 2023’, said, “Collaborating with Shemaroo Bhakti and Lalbaugcha Raja for this project was a great experience. Our entire team’s devotion and love for Lalbaugcha Raja truly shines through in this song ensuring that it will etch into the hearts of the audience just like Bappa resides in our heart. I earnestly request everyone to shower their love and blessings upon ‘Lalbaugcha Raja Song,’ on Shemaroo Bhakti and make it the biggest song of the year”
Mumbai Dabbawala secretary Kiran Gavande, expressed immense gratitude for the auspicious opportunity bestowed by Shemaroo Bhakti, “The chance to feature in a music video shot in the divine presence of Lalbaugcha Raja is truly cherished by the Dabbawalas,” says Gavande. “Our eternal connection with Lalbaugcha Raja Ganesh Utsav Mandal, which has endured for nearly a century, is a testament to the deep bonds that unite us with this iconic deity and the community.”
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MUMBAI: Mumbai is about to witness something it has never seen before. The Global Youth Festival arrives on 6-7 December at Jio World Garden with 15,000 attendees and 60-plus experiences sprawled across six sprawling arenas. On its sixth edition, this is no ordinary jamboree—it is a carefully orchestrated collision of wellness, adventure, arts, music, yoga and social change.
Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis will throw open the proceedings with a landmark ceremony, signalling the state’s backing for a movement that has already mobilised youth across 20-plus countries and 170-plus cities. The sheer scale is staggering: 500-plus volunteers powering the machine, 600,000-plus volunteer hours logged across previous editions, and millions of lives touched annually.
The speaker roster is formidable. Diipa Büller-Khosla and Dipali Goenka, chief executive of Welspun India, will share the stage with Malaika Arora in conversations spanning leadership, creativity and culture. Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Mansukhbhai Mandaviya will also attend, reinforcing GYF’s reach into the corridors of power.
But this is not mere talk. The Solaris Mainstage promises concerts from renowned Indian artists. Innerverse delivers a 360-degree LED spectacle of art, technology and sound. The Love and Care Arena houses hands-on projects spanning women’s empowerment, child education, rural upliftment and animal welfare. India’s largest outdoor sound-healing experience awaits. An inflatable obstacle course, neon drifter karts and open-sky bouldering cater to thrill-seekers.
Some have branded GYF the “Coachella of Consciousness.” Others call it “India’s Largest Sober Festival.” Spiritual visionary Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji, who inspired the festival, will deliver the Wisdom Masterclass. Every rupee goes to charity.
After Mumbai comes Kolkata on 14 December. New York looms next year. For one weekend in December, Mumbai becomes the epicentre of youth-driven change—and nothing will be quite the same after.
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