Besharam actor Ranbir Kapoor, who usually welcomes Ganpati at his Bandra residence every year, paid a visit to Lalbaugcha Raja -- in Central Mumbai -- to offer prayers, much to the delight of his Mumbaikar fans.

Surrounded by a protective cover of security men, the star actor arrived to pay respects through the VIP entrance and met with his fans.

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The actor, seen here at the feet of the famed Ganpati of Lalbaug, arrived right before the maha arti.

Riding high on the success of his last film -- Ayan Mukerji-directed Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani -- the actor was received with much enthusiasm by other devotees.

Kapoor, seen here being escorted by a group of Mumbai cops.

Kapoor was accompanied by music composer Shankar Mahadevan.

Mahadevan's son, 20-year-old musician Siddharth, was also spotted with him.

Yesteryear actress Madhoo, who recently made an acting comeback with a theatre play, was also among the devotees.

Commando actress Pooja Chopra smiles for the cameras.