Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Celina Jaitly Shares Raksha Bandhan Note For Detained Brother
Celina Jaitly wrote a heartfelt Raksha Bandhan message for her brother, Vikrant.
She says he has been detained in the United Arab Emirates and that she has not seen or spoken to him since 2024.
Celina remembered the happy and difficult times they shared as children.
She also talked about losing their parents and how much she misses her brother.
She said Vikrant is her only family besides her sons.
Celina praised his courage and service as a Special Forces officer.
She said she will keep trying to support him and will never give up.
The Delhi High Court has asked the government to report on the case and help the siblings communicate.
Celina Jaitly said she has not heard, seen or met her brother, Major Vikrant Kumar Jaitly, since 2024.
She said Vikrant is detained in the United Arab Emirates, with one report specifying Abu Dhabi.
In her Raksha Bandhan 2026 message, Celina recalled their childhood, their parents’ deaths and the grief caused by their separation.
Celina called Vikrant her only family besides her sons and said she would never give up on him.
The Delhi High Court has sought a Central government status report and ordered a nodal officer to help coordinate communication and assistance.
- Who
- Actress Celina Jaitly and her brother, Major (Retd.) Vikrant Kumar Jaitly.
- What
- Celina published an emotional Raksha Bandhan message about Vikrant’s detention and their separation; related legal proceedings are continuing.
- When
- The message was published for Raksha Bandhan 2026; Celina said she first received news about her brother on September 30, 2024.
- Where
- Vikrant is reported to be detained in the United Arab Emirates, with one report identifying Abu Dhabi.
- Why
- Celina wrote to express love and support for her brother, while seeking communication, legal assistance and medical aid through Indian authorities.
Celina’s Account
Officials’ Account
Detention and access to support
Celina’s Account
Celina’s side alleged that Vikrant was abducted and detained in Abu Dhabi without proper access to legal or medical support.
Officials’ Account
The articles say officials previously reported that Vikrant refused to communicate with Celina or accept her legal help, and wanted legal decisions made after consulting his wife.
Government response
Celina’s Account
Celina approached the Delhi High Court seeking legal and medical assistance and help communicating with her brother.
Officials’ Account
The Central government was directed to file a status report, while a government-appointed nodal officer was tasked with coordinating communication and assistance.
- Detained person
- Major (Retd.) Vikrant Kumar Jaitly
- Reported location
- The United Arab Emirates; one article specified Abu Dhabi
- Separation described
- Celina said she has not heard Vikrant’s voice, seen him or met him since 2024
- Court action
- The Delhi High Court issued notice to the Central government and sought a status report within four weeks
- Nodal officer
- The court ordered the appointment of an officer to coordinate communication and assistance
- Different accounts
- Celina’s side alleged abduction and inadequate legal or medical access; officials previously said Vikrant refused her communication and legal help
- Other reported matters
- Celina is set to return to Hindi cinema in Sister Nivedita and has also filed a domestic-violence case involving Peter Haag
