The arrival of Ganesh Chaturthi brings a season of celebration to Mumbai.

Indian Idol Amey Date wearing a pitambar (puja dhoti) prays to Lord Ganesha in his home.

Date may have lost out on the coveted Idol title, but he has become a part of the Hindi film industry.

In fact, Anu Malik (who was a judge at the Indian Idol contest) reportedly visited Date at his home.

Photograph: Sanjay Sawant