Actor Siddharth Jadhav and police officer Sanket Shinde are gearing up for the upcoming Ganeshotsav festival that is right around the corner. The city is abuzz with preparations for the grand arrival of Ganpati Bappa. Various dhol-tasha ensembles have been rehearsing across the city, and Marathi film industry celebrities have joined in as well, taking part in the annual practice sessions of the Kalavant Dhol Tasha Pathak group. Esteemed artists like Saurabh Gokhale, Anuja Sathe, Shruti Marathe, Siddharth Jadhav, and Shailesh Deshmukh, who are associated with the group, enthusiastically played the drums amidst heavy rains. Actor-couple Saurabh Gokhale and Anuja Sathe, who are actively involved with the group, shared insights into their preparations. Saurabh mentioned the thrill of performing for the crowd, terming it as the "Puneri trance," while Anuja highlighted the honor of being part of the city's Ganeshotsav celebrations annually. They discussed the meticulous practice required for the grand performance during the visarjan miravnuk, emphasizing the importance of both rhythm and physical strength. Actor Shruti Marathe added that the group welcomed passionate individuals, including police officers, to join their dhol-tasha practice sessions. Despite some missing persons due to inclement weather, the practice was enjoyable for those in attendance, with high anticipation for future events and sessions.Pune City Police Officers, including Tejas Barve and Gargi Khare, took part in a dhol-tasha session where they were able to indulge in their passion for playing the traditional instruments. The practice session on Sunday provided a unique experience for many police personnel as they fulfilled their dreams of playing the dhol-tasha. Reshma Mohan Taware and amaldar Sagar Gangawane had the opportunity to live out their passion, while amaldar Sanket Shinde, an Administrative Assistant at the Deputy Inspector General of Prison W.R region Yerwada, expressed excitement about watching and performing with the live performers. He appreciated the energy of the performers and expressed anticipation for more such events.