On August 28, 2026, the auspicious Raksha Bandhan festival was celebrated with great energy and enthusiasm among celebrities, and glimpses of the same are going viral on the internet, from Akshay Kumar and Kangana Ranaut to Mahesh Babu and Vivek Oberoi.
Akshay Kumar
Akshay Kumar celebrated the festival sharing a cute picture of himself with his sister and penned a cute note, “A bond that has teasing, love, and support in every difficulty. Raksha Bandhan wishes to every brother-sister.”
Preity Zinta
Preity Zinta marked the festival by tying Rakhi to her brothers. She posted the pictures, expressing her feelings, “Happy Raksha Bandhan to all of you who celebrate it today, and to both my partners in crime, happiness & all things in between. Love you to the moon & back. Ting! #Blessed #Family.”
Genelia Deshmukh
The Bollywood actress gave fans a sneak peek at her playful Raksha Bandhan celebration on her Instagram handle. In the video, one can see Genelia tying Nigel D’Souza’s hand. Sharing the glimpse, the actress wrote, “The Annual Fight
The elder sister has to always be the one gifting and pampering; it cannot be the other way around – It’s not allowed.
But this time Nigu Pigu took the help of the chota gang, and I lost hands down. Happy Raksha Bandhan Nigu Pigu
I will always, always have your back.”
Suniel Shetty
To celebrate the special festival, Suniel shared an unseen childhood picture featuring himself and his sister. Sharing the unseen moment, he wrote, “Some bonds don’t change. Only the photographs do.
From this little world of ours to everything life has given us since … my sisters have always been a piece of home I carry with me.
Happy Raksha Bandhan
Always your brother. ALWAYS.”
Kangana Ranaut
Kangana also celebrated Raksha Bandhan, tying Rakhi on her brothers’ wrists. Wearing a bandhani saree, she enjoyed the festival and sharing the glimpses wrote, “My dear Brother I pray to God that this bond of love, which I have tied on your wrist, may always protect you, may you serve our parents, enhance the honor of the family, always ensure the well-being of your wife, always safeguard your children, and always remain content in life. My dear Brother, may I always see you healthy and prosperous; for me, you are the very image of my parents—may your love and protection always be mine. Heartfelt wishes to all brothers and sisters on this most beloved festival. Heartiest wishes for Rakshabandhan.”
Mahesh Babu
Sharing a picture with his sister Manjula Ghattamaneni, the South superstar reflected on the sibling bond, saying, “There’s something so precious about the bond we share with our siblings.
They’ve known us from the very beginning… through every phase and every version of us. They’ve seen us at our best and our worst, know us inside out, and still love and accept us just the way we are.
I don’t think anyone can understand you quite like a sibling can. And there’s something especially beautiful about the bond between a brother and sister — so much history, so many memories, and a love that’s simply always there.
Feeling especially grateful today for my brothers and for this beautiful bond we were born into.
One of life’s most precious gifts.
Happy Raksha Bandhan to everyone!”
Vivek Oberoi
The Bollywood actor also shared glimpses of the Raksha Bandhan celebration, showing three generations coming together to observe the festival. In his big note, he wrote, “Sending all my love and prayers to every brother and sister celebrating today. May this sacred bond always bring you back to your roots, your people, and the piece of India that lives in your heart, no matter where you are in the world. Happy Raksha Bandhan!
