A ritual that centers around the brother-sister relationship, Raksha Bandhan is celebrated throughout the country everywhere with much fervour and the same can be seen once again today (August 26) among celebrities across the nation starting with Priyanka Chopra, who took to her Instagram page to post her wishes to her brother.
I've got an army of brothers, and this one (@Iamsidchopra) happens to be the leader of the pack (by default) :p #HappyRakshaBandhan! It's one of my favorite festivals where the sister ties a sacred thread around the brother's wrist for protection... https://t.co/327Tx0O7Lq pic.twitter.com/2WULvEjAFx
— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) August 26, 2018
Shruti Haasan’s Rakhi celebrations was also in the spirit of the festival as she and her mother, Sarika, tied one to each other.
‘Megastar’ Chiranjeevi celebrated the special occasion with his sisters tying the Rakhi after which they wished each other.
Mamayas Rakhi celebration with his lovely sisters. a¤i¸a¤i¸a¤i¸ #HappyRakshaBandhan #MegaStarChiranjeevi #rakhi pic.twitter.com/Jgo0Gq3Liy
— Upasana Kamineni (@upasanakonidela) August 26, 2018
Premam and Kodi star Anupama Parameswaran too took to her Twitter page to share a photograph of herself with her brother on the occasion today.
♥i¸ pic.twitter.com/BnSP2rtAex
— Anupama Parameswaran (@anupamahere) August 26, 2018
Aditi Rao Hydari, who will next be seen in Chekka Chivantha Vaanam too posted her wishes on her Twitter space.
From being my props in pictures to always having my back... Thank you broskis! #HappyRakshaBandhan
— Aditi Rao Hydari (@aditiraohydari) August 26, 2018
P.S. I will continue to bully you for as long as I live! pic.twitter.com/vHh8GxuRU5
Genelia, who remains a popular name in Tamil cinema after appearing in hit films namely Sachein, Velayudham, Santosh Subramaniam and Uthamaputhiran too wished her brother.
To my little boy @Nigel__DSouza Happy RakshaBandhan .. For me you are always going to be this little one I have to look after, to guide, to worry about and to love more than words can express... I love you pic.twitter.com/qapUyiq669
— Genelia Deshmukh (@geneliad) August 26, 2018
The up-and-coming actress Sayyeshaa too a short while back took to her Twitter page to tweet out a picture of herself with director A. L. Vijay, who introduced her to Tamil cinema in last year's Vanamagan opposite Jayam Ravi.
Happy Raksha Bandhan! Spent some quality time and had a great afternoon with the bestest brother ever...Vijay Anna!! It’s a super feeling to know that a brother is always going to be there for you no matter what! o¤—o¤—a¤i¸ pic.twitter.com/WXbU2ZWHuY
— Sayyeshaa (@sayyeshaa) August 26, 2018
The popular brother-sister duo in Telugu cinema, Lakshmi Manchu and Manoj Manchu too exchanged wishes on social media.
From childhood scrapes to fights, from the loving moments we shared to the times we ratted each other out to mom...Love you my beautiful brothers @HeroManoj1 @iVishnuManchu a¤i¸ #HappyRakshaBandhan you two! pic.twitter.com/lT4J0N8Jv4
— Lakshmi Manchu (@LakshmiManchu) August 26, 2018
The memories may fade away with passing time but the love we share will only grow..a¤i¸a¤i¸Thank you for being the pillar of my strength always..To the world’s best sister, #HappyRakshaBandhan akka @LakshmiManchu a¤i¸a¤i¸ I love you!oo pic.twitter.com/avYcwEkLpa
— Manoj Kumar Manchua¤i¸ (@HeroManoj1) August 26, 2018
Sonu Sood, who has appeared in a handful of Tamil films over the years that includes Devi, Osthe, Majunu and Nenjinile to name a few, celebrated Rakhi with his sisters.
Lifea¤i¸ happy rakshabandhan. a¤i¸a¤i¸ @libransood #monikasoodsharma pic.twitter.com/5PfoOBRP11
— sonu sood (@SonuSood) August 26, 2018
Oru Nalla Naal Paathu Solren heroine Niharika Konidela tied Rakhi bands to her brother Varun Tej as well as her cousin brother Ram Charan.
Rakshabandhan ‘18. @IAmVarunTej anna #Ramcharan anna o pic.twitter.com/b4EqYLbS2S
— Niharika Konidela (@IamNiharikaK) August 26, 2018
Rakul Preet Singh, who will next be seen in Suriya’s NGK and Karthi’s Dev, took to her Instagram to post her wishes for her brother.
Raashi Khanna, who awaits her Imaikkaa Nodigal on August 30 posted a picture of her brother and his son.
To the bond that needs no description.. Here are my two treasured possessions.. my darling brother Raunaq and my cutiepatootie nephew Neil. Love them the most! A very happy #RakshaBandhan to all you guys!! #familyiseverything a¤i¸ pic.twitter.com/ohNke3CGSS
— Raashi Khanna (@RaashiKhanna) August 26, 2018
A popular name in Bollywood, Kriti Sanon shared an image of herself wearing a Rakhi sent to her by her sister.
When your sister sends you a Rakhi and your favorite Kaju ki barfi all the way to Gwalior! ♥i¸♥i¸ Love you Nups!!!!oo¤—o Happyy Rakhi my love! @NupurSanon #SistersCanAlsoProtect pic.twitter.com/RZjBW9c6GL
— Kriti Sanon (@kritisanon) August 26, 2018