Actor Siddharth Jadhav and constable Sanket Shinde are gearing up for Ganeshotsav, as the city buzzes with preparations for Ganpati Bappa's arrival. Various dhol-tasha groups have been honing their skills, with Marathi film industry celebrities like Saurabh Gokhale, Anuja Sathe, Shruti Marathe, Siddharth Jadhav, and Shailesh Deshmukh joining in the Kalavant Dhol Tasha Pathak's practice sessions. Despite heavy rain, the artists enthusiastically played the dhol. Actor-couple Saurabh Gokhale and Anuja Sathe shared their excitement about performing for the crowd during Ganeshotsav, highlighting the exhilarating energy of the Puneri trance. They also mentioned their past performances at Maanacha Pahila, Kasba Ganpati, expressing gratitude for the audience's support. Shruti Marathe mentioned the addition of new members, including enthusiastic police personnel to their practice sessions, emphasizing inclusivity and the joy of playing dhol-tasha together. The group remains eager for future events and practice sessions.Pune City Police Officers Join Dhol-Tasha Session

A practice session held on Sunday offered a unique opportunity for several Pune City Police personnel to indulge in their passion for playing the dhol-tasha. Among them, Officer Reshma Mohan Taware realized her dream of playing the instrument, while Amaldar Sagar Gangawane also got to fulfill his wish. Administrative assistant Amaldar Sanket Shinde, from the deputy inspector general of prison W.R region in Yerwada, shared, "Watching the live performance was an exciting experience, different from just seeing celebrities on TV. The energy displayed by the performers was impressive, and we eagerly anticipate more such events in the future."