Archive · 19 Sep 2026
Andheri Ganpati Mandal Uses Theatre to Debate Democracy
A Ganpati group in Andheri is using a play to discuss important social questions.
The play is being shown during the group’s 10-day Ganesh festival.
It follows three generations of one family.
The story says that protests can be important in a democracy.
It also says people should think about how their actions affect others.
The organisers want young people, especially Gen Z, to use their voices responsibly.
The group has discussed other social issues through plays in earlier years.
It is also using an eco-friendly idol and an artificial pond for immersion.
Riddhi Siddhi Mandal in JB Nagar, Andheri East, is staging a live drama during its 10-day Ganeshotsav celebrations.
The skit follows three generations and examines protest, civic participation and responsibility in a democracy.
Organisers are encouraging Gen Z to express its views constructively and responsibly.
The mandal has previously used festival performances to address mental health, fake news, infrastructure and transgender inclusion.
Its environmental efforts include a tissue-paper Ganesh idol and an artificial immersion pond intended to reduce marine pollution.
- Who
- The Riddhi Siddhi Mandal in JB Nagar, Andheri East, and its organisers.
- What
- A live drama about protests, democracy, civic participation and responsible use of young people’s voices.
- When
- During the mandal’s 10-day Ganeshotsav celebrations in its 51st year.
- Where
- JB Nagar, Andheri East, Mumbai.
- Why
- To encourage Gen Z to participate in public issues constructively and promote social and environmental responsibility.
- Organiser
- Riddhi Siddhi Mandal
- Location
- JB Nagar, Andheri East, Mumbai
- Festival milestone
- 51st year
- Drama format
- Live theatre featuring three generations of a family
- Main themes
- Protests, democracy, civic participation and responsibility
- Environmental measures
- A tissue-paper idol and an artificial pond for visarjan