Mumbai: As the festival of Raksha Bandhan draws near, several television actors have opened up about their celebrations and fond memories associated with this cherished occasion.
Ankit Gupta, who is currently seen playing Rannvijay in the popular show ‘Maati Se Bandhi Dor,’ shared the special bond he shares with his brother. “This year I’ll be shooting on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, and if I get a day off or pack up early, I’ll celebrate it with my brother, as I don’t have a sister. Over the years, my bond with my brother has grown even more special and stronger,” he disclosed. Reflecting on his childhood, he added, “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.”
Rutuja Bagwe, who portrays Vaiju in ‘Maati Se Bandhi Dor,’ also shared her plans for the day. “This year, I’ll be shooting. I don’t have a brother, but my sister ties me a rakhi every year. If she has a day off from work, she will come to the sets, and we will celebrate there. Every year, I celebrate the festival of Raksha Bandhan with my sister and cousins. I prefer tying rakhis made of chandan, and I always give my sister a gift of her choice,” commented Rutuja. She added, “The happiness on her face is something I wait for and feel elated to see. Though being my younger sister, there are certain aspects where she takes on the elder sibling’s role. And me, being the elder one, I take care of her like a mother. This is a very special bond we share, creating memories for life.”
Ankit Raizada, known for his role as Aman Singh Rajpoot in ‘Advocate Anjali Awasthi,’ expressed his intentions for Raksha Bandhan this year.
. “This year, most probably I’ll be shooting for my show ‘Advocate Anjali Awasthi.’ If we get a day off, I will surely celebrate it with my cousin sisters, as I have a real brother,” he stated. Raizada has something special planned this year, revealing, “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 wanted for a long time. She’s a football player, and I’m finally gifting her the jersey. It’s for all these little moments of happiness that we live for and celebrate.”
Aditi Tripathi, who is admired for her role as Deepika in ‘Dil Ko Tumse Pyaar Hua,’ reflected upon the essence of the festival. “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. I intend to be showered with such gifts and cannot wait to see what my brother has got for me.” Enthusiastically, she shared, “Like every year, I’ll be celebrating this festival with my brother. Each year, my bond with him has evolved. We are like Tom and Jerry; even if we fight, we cannot stay away from each other. With each new day, there is something new we learn from one another. I am elated to have a brother like him in my life; these are memories to always hold on to.”
Each of these actors resonates deeply with the festival, underlining how Raksha Bandhan plays a significant role in strengthening familial bonds. Even amidst their packed shooting schedules, they find ways to commemorate and personalize the celebration, ensuring it remains embedded in their hearts.
As the show ‘Maati Se Bandhi Dor’ airs on Star Plus, audiences can also look forward to special episodes that capture the festive spirit of Raksha Bandhan, portraying the emotional and cultural significance of the festival through their beloved characters.
Thus, Raksha Bandhan 2024 promises to be a blend of on-screen and off-screen celebrations for these actors, mixing professional commitments with heartwarming personal moments.
