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Bollywood Stars Celebrate Special Sibling Bonds Beyond Blood Relations
Some actors and entertainers have become like brothers and sisters even though they are not related by birth.
They celebrate Raksha Bandhan together by tying or receiving rakhis.
Salman Khan and Bina Kak share a close sibling and maternal bond.
Bipasha Basu celebrates the festival with fashion designer Rocky S. Jai Bhanushali and Miesha Iyer became close after meeting on Bigg Boss 15.
Alia Bhatt ties a rakhi to Yash Johar, Karan Johar’s son.
Mouni Roy visits Amit Kapoor every year to tie him a rakhi.
Nia Sharma and Krystle D'Souza continue their sisterly friendship after playing sisters on television.
Salman Khan and politician Bina Kak share a Rakhi sibling bond after working together in several Hindi films.
Bipasha Basu considers fashion designer Rocky S her Rakhi brother and celebrates Raksha Bandhan with him.
Jai Bhanushali and Miesha Iyer developed a brother-sister relationship after meeting on Bigg Boss 15.
Alia Bhatt ties Rakhi to Karan Johar’s son Yash Johar, whom she considers a younger brother.
Mouni Roy-Amit Kapoor and Nia Sharma-Krystle D'Souza continue close sibling-like traditions beyond their professional collaborations.
- Who
- Entertainment personalities including Salman Khan, Bina Kak, Bipasha Basu, Rocky S, Jai Bhanushali, Miesha Iyer, Alia Bhatt, Yash Johar, Mouni Roy, Amit Kapoor, Nia Sharma and Krystle D'Souza.
- What
- The celebrities share sibling-like relationships and Raksha Bandhan traditions despite not being related by blood.
- Where
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India; the relationships span the Hindi film and television industry.
- When
- The feature was published on August 28, during Raksha Bandhan.
- Why
- The celebrities formed close personal bonds through friendship, family connections or professional collaborations.
Key facts
- Occasion
- Raksha Bandhan
- Publication date
- August 28
- Salman Khan and Bina Kak
- They worked together in Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?, Salaam-e-Ishq and God Tussi Great Ho; Bina Kak is described as Salman’s Rakhi sister.
- Jai Bhanushali and Miesha Iyer
- They met during Bigg Boss 15 and continued their close bond afterward.
- Alia Bhatt and Yash Johar
- Alia ties Rakhi to Yash, who is described as her little brother.
- Mouni Roy and Amit Kapoor
- Mouni visits Amit’s house every Raksha Bandhan to tie him a rakhi.
- Nia Sharma and Krystle D'Souza
- They played sisters in Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai and maintain their Raksha Bandhan ritual.
Quotes
Amit Kapoor
Aamna Sharif’s husband and Mouni Roy’s Rakhi brother
“Happy happy birthday to my darling sis who has always had my back in every walk of life...over the two decades of our craziness the bond has only grown stronger...so here's wishing you loads of love and happiness and whateever your heart desires ....May our madeness continue ...Love you loads my baby sis @imouniroy,”
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“Happy birthday my brother like son. So good to be with you all on your 60 th. God bless you with all the goodness of this universe.”
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