Mumbai: As Raksha Bandhan 2024 approaches, television actors Ankit Gupta, Rutuja Bagwe, Ankit Raizada, and Aditi Tripathi have opened up about their unique plans for celebrating this cherished festival.
Ankit Gupta, who plays Rannvijay in “Maati Se Bandhi Dor,” highlighted that his busy shoot schedule might hinder traditional celebrations. “This year I’ll be shooting on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. If I get a day off or finish early, I’ll celebrate with my brother since I don’t have a sister. Over the years, my bond with my brother has become incredibly special and stronger,” Ankit shared.
Reflecting on his fondest memories of the festival, Ankit recalled, “Being the youngest, I’ve always been showered with love. One of my treasured memories is when my cousin sisters used to tie rakhis that had watches. I adored those rakhis.”
Rutuja Bagwe, who portrays Vaiju in “Maati Se Bandhi Dor,” will also be on set this Raksha Bandhan. “I don’t have a brother, but my sister ties rakhi to me every year. If she gets a day off, she’ll come to the set, and we’ll celebrate it there. I celebrate Raksha Bandhan with my sister and cousins each year. I prefer tying rakhi made of chandan and always give my sister a gift of her choice.”
Rutuja fondly adds, “The happiness on her face is something I eagerly wait for and cherish. Even though she’s my younger sister, she sometimes gives off elder vibes. Meanwhile, I, being the elder one, take care of her like a mother. Our bond is very special, and every year we make lifelong memories.”
Ankit Raizada, who plays Aman Singh Rajpoot in “Advocate Anjali Awasthi,” is also busy with shoots. He revealed, “This year, I’ll probably be shooting for ‘Advocate Anjali Awasthi.’ If we get a day off, I’ll definitely spend it with my cousin sisters because I have a real brother.”
Ankit ensures this Raksha Bandhan will be extra special for his cousin. “This year I’ll surprise one of my cousin sisters with a jersey she’s been wanting for a long time. She’s a football player, and this gift will make her very happy. It’s for these little moments of happiness that we live and celebrate.”
Aditi Tripathi, who stars as Deepika in “Dil Ko Tumse Pyaar Hua,” expressed her excitement for the festival. “Raksha Bandhan is always very special, especially for sisters, as they receive promises of protection from their brothers along with numerous gifts. I can’t wait to see what he has got for me this year.”
Aditi’s bond with her brother is heartfelt. “Like every year, I’ll celebrate this festival with my brother. Every year, our bond evolves.
. We are like Tom and Jerry; even if we fight, we can’t stay away from each other. With each day, there’s something new that we learn from one another. I’m elated to have a brother like him in my life; these are memories to always hold on to.”
The festive spirit of Raksha Bandhan is palpable among these television stars, despite their busy schedules. Their stories highlight the evolving and enduring relationships between siblings, emphasizing the essence of this beautiful festival.
Ankit Gupta notes, “Being the youngest, I have always been showered with love. One of my fondest memories of Raksha Bandhan would be when my cousin sisters used to tie rakhis that had watches; I adored those.”
Adding on, Rutuja Bagwe commented, “I don’t have a brother, but my sister is there who ties me rakhi every year. If she has an off from work, she will come on the sets, and we’ll celebrate it there. Every year, I celebrate the festival of Raksha Bandhan with my sister and cousins. I prefer tying rakhi made of chandan and always give my sister a gift of her choice.”
Rutuja elaborated further on the bond she shares with her sister. “The happiness on her face is something I wait for and am elated with the same. Though being my younger sister, there are certain aspects that she showcases, giving vibes of being an elder one. Me being the elder one, I take care of her like a mother. This is a special bond we share and create memories for life.”
Ankit Raizada, set to shoot for “Advocate Anjali Awasthi,” stated, “This year, most likely, I will be shooting for ‘Advocate Anjali Awasthi.’ If we get a day off, I will definitely celebrate it with my cousin sisters as I have a real brother. This year’s Raksha Bandhan is going to be even more special as I’ll be surprising one of my cousin sisters with a jersey she has been wanting for a long time. She’s a football player, and I’ll be finally gifting her that jersey. It’s for these little happiness that we live and celebrate these moments.”
Aditi Tripathi, “Dil Ko Tumse Pyaar Hua” star, mentioned, “The festival of Raksha Bandhan is always very special, especially for sisters, as they receive not only promises of protection from their brothers but also numerous gifts, and I intend to be showered with it. I cannot wait to see what he has got for me. Like every year, I’ll be celebrating this festival with my brother. With each year, our bond has evolved. We are like Tom and Jerry; even if we fight, we cannot stay away from each other. With each new day, there’s something new that we learn from one another, and I am elated to have a brother like him in my life; these are memories to always hold on to.”
As the festival draws near, the stars of the small screen provide a poignant reminder of the significance of sibling bonds, and how despite hectic schedules, the essence of Raksha Bandhan is celebrated with fervor and love. The show airs on Star Plus.
