As Rakshabandhan approaches, favourite actors from COLORS TV share stories about the special bonds they share with their siblings, full of love, laughter, and great memories.
Tanvi Dogra

Tanvi Dogra Reflects on Her Bond with Brother Rohan
Tanvi Dogra of COLORS’ popular show ‘Parineetii’ shares her close relationship with her brother Rohan. She reminisces, “From the moment I held Rohan’s tiny hand, I knew he would be the most important person in my life. Travelling with him feels like being on a reality show, with his constant entertainment keeping everyone in splits.” Tanvi says one of her favourite festivals is Raksha Bandhan, and every year she makes it a point to spend it with her brother, Rohan. She further adds, “He is the biggest fan of my show ‘Parineetii’ and always asks for spoilers about the next twist.” Despite life’s changes, Tanvi affirms that their sibling bond remains unbreakable.

Namish Taneja on the Unspoken Love with His Sister
Namish Taneja, who essays the role of Raghav in ‘Mishri,’ shared his Rakshabandhan traditions where he stressed that family time is very essential during the festival. “Rakshabandhan is one such day when I make sure to be at home, no matter what,” says Namish. Elaborating on how his family gets together to celebrate the occasion with prayers and a special meal, he said siblings who seldom tell each other about feelings for one another, deep down in their hearts, he knows they are there for each other through thick and thin. Namish excitedly looks forward to the innovative gifts his sister brings with her every year. Wishing everyone a very Happy Rakshabandhan.

Long-Distance Connection of Shagun Pandey with His Sister
Shagun Pandey, popular as Veer of ‘Mera Balam Thanedaar’, speaks about the special connection he shares with his younger sister who lives in a faraway place. “Even though we’re in different places, she always knows when I’m feeling down without me having to say a word,” says Shagun. Rakshabandhan brings back memories of their childhood, right from teasing each other playfully to their mother trying to wake them up early in the morning. Today, they convey their love by sending food so that the brother-sister bonding remains strong even after the miles.

Neil Bhatt Misses His Sister Shikha During Rakshabandhan
Neil Bhatt, who essays the role of Arjun in ‘Megha Barsenge,’ talks about how his Rakshabandhan celebrations have evolved over the years. “We don’t have a high-key celebration for Rakshabandhan at my home,” says Neil. This year, however, his sister Shikha won’t be able to make it. “She will send a rakhi for me, our mother will tie it on her behalf, while Shikha joins us through a video call,” he explains. The unabashedly close brother-sister duo has no distance as Shikha’s enthusiasm for Neil’s new show supersedes all alienation in their bond.

Deepika Singh on the Sibling Rivalry and Love with Her Brother
Deepika Singh as Mangal in ‘Mangal Lakshmi’ shares her love-hate equation with her brother. “Being an elder sister, he is the light of my life, but we fight a lot with each other,” says Deepika. She remembers how her brother, with his pocket money, would buy her gifts during their school days. Now that they are adults, the bond just gets stronger and closer, and he stands to be her biggest supporter.