Raksha Bandhan 2026 saw the arrival of several emotional family photos of Bollywood celebrities celebrating Raksha Bandhan along with their siblings. Several stars shared emotional moments related to their bond with their siblings in the family on 28th August. Among them, a few are Alia Bhatt, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, Kangana Ranaut, Preity Zinta, Genelia Deshmukh, Priya Dutt, and Hrithik Roshan's sister Sunaina Roshan.
Alia Bhatt And Shaheen Bhatt Share A Heartwarming Sisterly Bond
For Raksha Bandhan, Alia Bhatt decided to honor the festival by posting some pictures along with her elder sister Shaheen Bhatt. She shared an old childhood picture of herself along with a relatively recent picture of both the sisters hugging each other. In the caption of the pictures, she referred to Shaheen as “Ghar” meaning Home. The post which was emotional on its own got equally positive reactions from Shaheen and their mom Soni Razdan as well.
Riddhima Kapoor Sahni Shares Rare Childhood Picture With Ranbir Kapoor
Riddhima Kapoor Sahni returned to her childhood memories through the unshared photograph that she posted with her brother, Ranbir Kapoor. This throwback photo had her mother Neetu Kapoor with her and gave the fans insight about her childhood days. The sweet gesture was appreciated by the mother Neetu Kapoor herself, when she referred to them as her loves. This throwback photo soon caught the attention of many fans who loved to see Ranbir Kapoor and Riddhima together before their fame.
Kangana Ranaut Celebrates Rakhi With Brother Akshat
The pictures of Kangana celebrating Raksha Bandhan with her brother Akshat were also put up by Kangana Ranaut on her social media account. Kangana had adorned herself in a traditional saree and could be seen performing Raksha Bandhan rituals and tying rakhi to her brother. Ritu Sangwan, Kangana’s sister-in-law, could also be spotted among the family pictures.
Preity Zinta Shares Memories Of Raksha Bandhan With Her Brothers
Preity Zinta also commemorated the event with memories associated with her brothers. The actress’ post for Raksha Bandhan was a trip down memory lane with tales from the past and childhood pranks associated with her siblings. The photos and recollections depicted the closeness of a bond that is as close as ever despite her hectic schedule and life away from home.
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Genelia Deshmukh Celebrates With Her Brother
Genelia Deshmukh made the celebrations even more special with her Raksha Bandhan pose along with her brother who she fondly calls “Nigu-Pigu”. Her post showed the love and fun side of her relationship with her brother. What made the celebration all the more special was the simplicity of the family celebration where Genelia gave us a peek into her relationship with her brother.
Priya Dutt Gets Emotional While Remembering Sanjay Dutt
Priya Dutt posted an emotional Raksha Bandhan tribute with an old photograph of herself along with her brother, Sanjay Dutt. Recalling their childhood days and the journey together, she thanked God for blessing her with him in her life. Her message was based on the warmth that she felt during all the stages of her life because of having a sibling.
Sunaina Roshan Shares Unseen Pictures With Hrithik Roshan
For Raksha Bandhan, Sunaina Roshan honored her brother Hrithik Roshan with an array of unpublished photos that captured the essence of their relationship from their childhood to now. With the images, she included an emotional description about their relationship being an inseparable bond. She also highlighted how much help her brother has been for her through the tough times in her life.
Bollywood’s Raksha Bandhan Celebrations Were All About Family
In the year 2026, Bollywood got its sweetest version in which the celebrities picked childhood photos and messages for themselves rather than doing some public events.
From the love between Alia and Shaheen to the special childhood photo of Riddhima and Ranbir along with Priya remembering her brother Sanjay through a photo, it all reflected the close connection of their sibling relations to the celebrity's life. This gave the fans a chance to watch their favorite stars outside the glamour of movies and events, celebrating one of the most precious festivals of the Indian family.
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