Raksha Bandhan 2026: Ranbir-Riddhima Kapoor, Mrunal Thakur, Kangana Ranaut And More Stars Celebrate Brother-Sister Love, Share Festive Wishes

This Raksha Bandhan, stars showcased the diverse bonds that tie siblings together, from nostalgic childhood memories to traditional celebrations. Riddhima Kapoor Sahni shared a heartfelt throwback with her brother Ranbir Kapoor, while Kangana Ranaut celebrated with her brother Aksht in a traditional manner. Actors like Mrunal Thakur, Ashnoor Kaur, and Mahhi Vij highlighted the importance of family, love, and support through their heartfelt posts and celebrations. Scroll down to read the full story.

Stars Celebrate Raksha Bandhan In The Most Loving Way

Ranbir Kapoor-Riddhima Kapoor Sahni

Riddhima Kapoor Sahni celebrated Raksha Bandhan by sharing a nostalgic childhood photo featuring herself, her brother Ranbir Kapoor, and their mother Neetu Kapoor. In her post, she called Ranbir her affectionate nickname, “Rans,” and expressed her love.

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Neetu Kapoor also shared the throwback memory on her stories, referring to her children as her “loves.” The siblings have often highlighted how their bond grew stronger after the passing of their father, Rishi Kapoor, with Riddhima describing Ranbir as a dependable pillar for the family.

Kangana Ranaut

Following the online debate, Kangana shared pictures of her own strictly traditional Raksha Bandhan celebrations with her younger brother, Aksht Ranaut. Dressed in a traditional Bandhani saree, she performed full rituals, including applying a teeka, holding an aarti thali, and tying the rakhi.

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She shared a heartfelt note in Hindi, praying for her brother’s long life and prosperity. In her post, she requested him to serve their parents, uphold the family’s dignity, and care for his wife and children, calling him the “very reflection of their parents.”

Mrunal Thakur

Mrunal Thakur celebrated Raksha Bandhan by sharing a touching photo dump and heartfelt notes for her siblings, Manndar and Lochan. She shares a close bond with Manndar, whom she supports proudly, and her sister Lochan, who works as her personal makeup artist, strengthening their relationship both personally and professionally.

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Mrunal often credits her family from Dhule as her biggest support system. She is also known for setting festive style goals with her elegant ethnic wear, adding a touch of desi glam to her celebrations.

Ashnoor Kaur-Rohan Mehra

Ashnoor Kaur and Rohan Mehra share a strong sibling bond after playing on-screen siblings Naksh and Naira in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. They met on the set when Ashnoor was young, building a friendship that has lasted over a decade.

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They maintain a yearly ritual of celebrating Raksha Bandhan together, often surprising each other on set with gifts and chocolates. The duo also collaborates for festive campaigns, such as the recent Cadbury Celebrations Raksha Bandhan campaign highlighting sibling dynamics.

Eisha Singh-Krushag Ghuge

Eisha Singh and Krushag Ghuge celebrated Raksha Bandhan to honour their strong sibling bond from their Colors TV show Juhi Mui. On screen, Eisha plays Juhi, while Krushag portrays her caring younger brother, Karan. Off-screen, they celebrated the festival.

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Their on-screen chemistry reflects a deeply emotional brother-sister relationship, and off-screen, Krushag has called Eisha and her co-stars his “family,” sharing behind-the-scenes moments. Eisha also celebrated the festival with her real-life younger brother, Rudraksh Singh Chauhan, who surprised her on the sets.

Mahhi Vij-Kunwar Amar

Television actress Mahhi Vij and dancer-actor Kunwar Amar share a loving and unbreakable brother-sister bond. Kunwar Amar considers Mahhi his sister and ties a Rakhi to her every year, often sharing photos of their celebrations on social media. He has been supportive through tough times, including Mahhi’s recent separation from Jay Bhanushali, expressing that their personal decisions won’t affect his love and bond with them.

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The two are frequently seen together at family events and shower love on each other’s social media posts, showcasing a relationship rooted in mutual respect and affection.

About Rakshabandhan

Raksha Bandhan is a traditional Hindu festival that celebrates the loving bond between brothers and sisters. It is observed on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Hindu month of Shravana, typically in August. In 2026, the festival falls on Friday, August 28. The key traditions include sisters tying a sacred decorative thread called a rakhi around their brothers’ wrists. It symbolises love and protection. Sisters pray for their brothers’ long life and well-being. Brothers give gifts and promise to protect and support their sisters throughout their lives. The festival is celebrated among cousins, sisters-in-law, friends, and community protectors.

Here’s how the stars celebrated the love between siblings on Raksha Bandhan.

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