Actor Siddharth Jadhav and police officer Sanket Shinde of Ganeshotsav are both just around the corner, and the city is abuzz with preparations for the arrival of Ganpati Bappa. Various dhol-tasha groups in the city have been honing their drumming skills, with celebrities from the Marathi film industry joining in, including Saurabh Gokhale, Anuja Sathe, Shruti Marathe, and Shailesh Deshmukh. Despite heavy rain, these artists enthusiastically played the dhol. Actor couple Saurabh Gokhale and Anuja Sathe described the electrifying energy of performing during the city’s Ganeshotsav celebrations, expressing their gratitude for the opportunity. They stressed the importance of practice in building physical strength and rhythm for the main performance day. Actress Shruti Marathe mentioned the involvement of passionate police officers in their dhol-tasha group and the excitement of including new members, despite some absences due to rain. Overall, the group looks forward to upcoming events and practice sessions.Police officers Tejas Barve and Gargi Khare of Pune City Police participated in a dhol-tasha session. The Sunday practice session offered a unique experience as many Pune City Police personnel indulged in their passion for playing the dhol-tasha. Reshma Mohan Taware, a Pune City Police officer, realized her dream of playing the dhol-tasha, while amaldar Sagar Gangawane also had the opportunity to fulfill his wish. Sanket Shinde, an Administrative assistant at the Yerwada region under the deputy inspector general of prisons, expressed his excitement about watching celebrities perform live and participating in the energetic event. The officers are eager for more such events in the future.