By Soumyabrata Gupta
Despite being one of the most beloved deities and a constant presence during cinematic high points like Ganesh Chaturthi, Lord Ganesha remains more a symbolic figure than a protagonist in Indian films — revered, but rarely embodied. In contrast, gods like Shiva and Krishna frequently appear as central characters or inspire modern heroes across genres, raising the question: why is Ganesha never the hero?