On Raksha Bandhan, 28 August, several prominent Bollywood and television personalities opened up about the sibling relationships that have shaped their lives, sharing personal memories and the significance of the festival in their own words.

Karisma Kapoor on Sister Kareena and a Special Set Celebration

Karisma Kapoor, currently serving as a judge on the dance reality show India's Best Dancer Season 5, described her sister Kareena Kapoor Khan as her 'constant.' 'Raksha Bandhan is a beautiful celebration of the bond between siblings. My sister Kareena has always been my constant. From the little moments we shared growing up to being there for each other through every chapter of life — she will always be not just my sister, but a very special part of my heart,' she said. Karisma added that celebrating the festival on the sets of India's Best Dancer Season 5 with her brother Armaan brought back 'cherished childhood memories.'

Geeta Kapur and Jaaved Jaaferi Reflect on Chosen and Biological Bonds

Fellow judge Geeta Kapur, who does not have biological siblings, said the festival holds a unique meaning for her. 'Since I don't have biological siblings, I have always held a special place in my heart for the bond siblings share,' she said. This year, she celebrated the occasion with Paritosh on the show's sets, describing the experience as 'personal and memorable.' She drew a parallel between sibling support and the encouragement she witnesses dancers receive on the show.

Judge Jaaved Jaaferi recalled his bond with brother Naved and sister Muskkaan, noting that sibling relationships often communicate without words. 'It's the little things — the conversations, the teasing, the shared memories — that matter,' he said. Terence Lewis, the fourth judge on the panel, spoke from the experience of growing up with seven siblings, calling it a foundation for the memories and support systems that last a lifetime.

Bharti Singh and Harssh Limbachiyaa Mark Kaju's First Raksha Bandhan

Comedian and host Bharti Singh, who co-hosts Indian Game Show with Bharti and Harssh, said the festival is 'extra special' this year as it marks the first Raksha Bandhan for her son Kaju. She spoke warmly of her elder sister Pinky and brother Dhiraj, and also mentioned tying a rakhi to her 'spot dada' — a crew member she considers family — and expressed a wish to honour soldiers who 'protect our families.'

Her co-host Harssh Limbachiyaa echoed the sentiment around Kaju's milestone first festival. He also highlighted an inter-family tradition: his mother Rita Limbachiyaa and Bharti's mother Kamla Singh tie rakhi to each other. 'Somewhere along the way, our families have become one,' he said, adding that Raksha Bandhan, for him, has come to represent 'the love, relationships and family we choose and build along the way.'

A Festival That Goes Beyond Blood Ties

Across all the voices, a common thread emerged: Raksha Bandhan 2025 is being celebrated not just as a ritual of sibling protection, but as an affirmation of chosen bonds and extended families. For the cast and crew of two major television productions, the festival served as a backdrop for on-set celebrations that blended professional camaraderie with personal emotion. As the day's festivities concluded, the conversations underscored how the festival continues to evolve in meaning for a new generation of families.