The story of Mumbai’s most famous Ganesha idol

Brut India

Meet the makers of the 14ft tall Lalbaugcha Raja. Brut and V-Guard long-lasting wires bring to you the story of a family which has been making this iconic idol since 1935.

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00:00Oh my God!

00:16Lalbagh Saraja was first made by my grandfather in 1935.

00:30After his death, his family was forced to move to a new location in the city.

00:35From there, he began to make films with the help of his father.

00:40He wasn't only a filmmaker, he was a businessman.

00:45He was a millionaire, a businessman who was in need of money.

00:50He was a businessman who was in need of money.

00:55He was a businessman who was in need of money.

01:28After so many years, the size of Wappa has increased and now it is 14 feet.

01:33Neither my grandfather nor my uncle thought that our art would become so famous.

01:58People ask me, why is your Wappa so slim?

02:13The art that my grandfather followed is according to the story.

02:17For example, you will see the combination of human body and elephant's face in our art.

02:25If you go to other places, you will see the fat of Wappa.

02:28If you see the face of Wappa, you will see the face of a relative who welcomes you with love.

02:38If you see the face of the king, you will see his smiling face.

02:41All the devotees are happy to see that.

02:44Approximately 2 tons is the weight of Wappa.

03:07People say that your art is number one.

03:09We don't think like that.

03:11Other people also make Wappa.

03:14We also like their designs.

03:18This is our 3rd generation.

03:38We are happy that the next generation will also serve Wappa.

03:47I will pray to Wappa.

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