Actor-director Ganesh has decided not to celebrate his birthday this year and has requested his fans not to waste money on cakes and garlands. Instead, he has requested his fans to donate the money to old age homes and orphanages.

The reason behind Ganesh's decision not to celebrate his birthday this year, is the sad demise of his father. Ganesh's father expired a few months back due to ill-health and the actor has decided not to celebrate on this sad occasion,

So, Ganesh has requested his fans via Twitter not to celebrate nor spend money on the celebrations. The actor has requested his fans to donate the money to old age homes and orphanages.