The channel brings to you the maximum city like never before in ‘Mumbai- City of Ganesha’ premiering on 28th January, 2019 at 9:00PM
‘Ganpati Bappa Morya’ is not just a familiar call that reverberates with drums and faith in Mumbai every festive season, but a powerful propeller that drives Mumbaikars from all walks of life. HISTORY TV18 will take you to a Mumbai celebrating its lord with MUMBAICITY OF GANESHA on 28 Jan, 2019 on 9 PM.
The exclusive film captures the mammoth scale and spread of Mumbai’s biggest ten day festival – Ganeshotsav. The processions through the streets of Mumbai on the final day of ‘Visarjan’ are the perfect representation of what Ganapati means to the city – how it draws people together, allows them to celebrate with abandon, regardless of caste, creed, age or background.
Devdutt Pattanaik noted mythology expert delves into the legends around Ganesha and how he is represented in popular culture in the most versatile ways, as a relatable God, loved by all.
This special also captures stars like Deepika Padukone and the Bachchans to icons like Sachin Tendulkar and some big business tycoons, all turning to India’s ‘smart mandir’ – Siddhivinayak. They all stand in front of the resident deity, Lord Ganesha – Mumbai’s favourite God – and bow their heads in hope and gratitude.
Avinash Kaul, MD A+E Networks | TV18 and COO Network18 “At HISTORY TV18 we pull all stops to deliver world-class, clutter breaking, contemporary shows to our audiences and ‘Mumbai- City of Ganesha’ best exemplifies these efforts. I strongly believe that outstanding local productions like these add a new dimensions to our programming and go a long way in establishing us as leaders in the factual genre in India.”
Relive the experience of this cultural carnival in a city of revelers only on MUMBAI-CITY OF GANESHA on HISTORY TV18 on 28th Jan, 2019 at 9:00PM