Bollywood celebrities shared photos on Raksha Bandhan. (Photo: Ananya Panday/Instagram, Neetu Kapoor/Instagram, Rajkummar Rao/Instagram)
The country is celebrating Raksha Bandhan today. The festival, also referred to as Rakhi, is dedicated to the undying bond between a brother and a sister. On this day, as per tradition, sisters tie a sacred thread or knot called Rakhi around their brother’s wrist, which is symbolic of her love for him. Brothers bestow a gift in return.
In the modern era, Raksha Bandhan is not limited to just brothers and sisters, as women can also celebrate it with their sisters and likewise for men.
Raksha Bandhan is a festival primarily celebrated in the north and north-western parts of the country as well as Indian diaspora overseas.
People on social media have been expressing their love and affection for their siblings. Bollywood celebrities have been wishing their own brothers or sisters as well as sharing how they are celebrating this sacred day.
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who was discharged from Nanavati hospital on Sunday after testing negative for COVID-19, has penned a blog post on Raksha Bandhan. He wrote, “.. and tomorrow be the festival of protection and security for the sister by the brother .. a pledge to be by her side, to hold her hand in times of trouble , to safeguard her from all evil that may erupt about and to let her know that no matter what he shall ever be by her side .. Raksha Bandhan : ‘raksha’ to protect ; ‘bandhan’ to tie to bond to hold together. Our ‘samaaj’ does possess centuries old traditions that make us all valuable .. in the essence of behavioural convictions .. such convictions that can never be betrayed or dissolved .. they are the crafted genius of writings on stone .. forever.”
He added, “and tomorrow when the little one shall in virtual distance and world as would Abhishek and Shweta due the pandemic , colour the wrist of Agastya in that string of eternal strength, then shall the festival in all its glory be celebrated .. all be it in keeping with the norms set by the authorities re., CoviD!”
Singer Shreya Ghoshal shared throwback photos and wrote, "Mera chhota (bada) bhai♥️ The apple of my eyes. Happy Rakshbandhan to you @sghoshal7 ! You know how much I love you and miss you.. ♥️ Always be healthy happy safe. Waiting for our long distance video call Rakhi celebrations as soon as you wake up. Wishing all the brothers and sisters a very #HappyRakshabandhan."
Rajkummar Rao wished his fans on Raksha Bandhan. The actor posted a photo flaunting his Rakhi.
Neetu Kapoor shared photos of Ranbir Kapoor and Riddhima Kapoor Sahni celebrating Rakhi.
Sharing a photo on Instagram, Mohena Kumari wrote, "My Brother. My protector. I don’t know how you do what you do... but you sure have been a role model for me. Your strength and humility gives our family strength. You are my strength. Wishing you a very Happy Rakshabandhan Dadu. Wish you were here..."
Ananya Panday celebrated Rakhi with Ahaan Panday over a video call. The actor posted pictures on Instagram and wrote, "the one who fights with me the most but fights for me even more ❤️ happy Rakhi my Ahaani, I wish I was w you this year too "
Jackky Bhagnani called his sister his 'support system.' On Raksha Bandhan, the actor posted pictures with a caption that read, "Happy Rakshabandhan @deepshikhadeshmukh you are not only my sister, but also my Mother, Friend, Support System, protector and I can go on and on. What would I do without you! Love you to the moon and back."
"Rakshabandhan- the commitment to protect you @rohinidilaik @jyotikadilaik for a lifetime 💕 #happy #rakshabandhan," Rubina Dilaik wrote sharing this picture on Instagram.
Maheep Kapoor posted pictures of tying Rakhi on Arjun Kapoor's wrist.
Nia Sharma gave a sneak-peek into her modern Rakhi celebration with her brother.
Hrithik Roshan celebrated Raksha Bandhan over a video call with Sunaina Roshan.
Shah Rukh Khan's daughter Suhana Khan posted photos of AbRam and Aryan Khan on Raksha Bandhan.
"Happy RakshaBandhan Captain Pilot👨 @yashrajrautela & to all my incredible brothers. Cheers to the life long love and memories we share. This day is a reminder to say thanks for giving me a brother like you," Urvashi Rautela wrote on Instagram.
Shweta Tiwari shared pictures of Palak Tiwari celebrating Raksha Bandhan with her brother.
Bigg Boss 13 contestant Mahira Sharma gave a sneak-peek into her Rakhi celebrations.
Abhishek Bachchan shared a throwback photo on his Instagram account with a caption that read, "Happy Rakhi to the best sisters. I love you all. Please don’t kill me for posting this photo."
Neha Kakkar celebrated Raksha Bandhan with Sonu Kakkar and Tony Kakkar.