Siddhant Karnick, Vahbbiz Dorabajee, Shashank Vyas & other celebs share their Rakhi plans & memories!

Television actors shared their most memorable Rakhi experiences recently…

Tina Datta

My brother's name is Debraj Datta. My most memorable Rakhi is of the time when I used to celebrate Raksha Bandhan in Kolkata with my cousins and family members. This year I won’t be able to go there due to work but definitely I will be sending my brother a Rakhi.

Rishina Kandhari

My brother's name is Yatharth. My most memorable Rakhi is when my brother was not employed, he used to gift me handmade greeting cards or something else. This year I don't have any plans as my brother is out of town. I will courier a Rakhi to him.

Divyanka Tripathi

My brother's name is Aishwarya Tripathi. Three years ago when my came to Mumbai on Raksha bandhan and gifted me the Barbie doll set which I had wanted since childhood. This year, I will be sending him Rakhi with his favourite brownies.

Vahbiz Dorabajee

My brother's name is Daniel Dorabjee. When I was in Pune with my family, I used to enjoy celebrating Raksha Bandhan. When he gave me a gift with his first salary, I felt really good about it. I pamper him a lot.

Ssharad Malhotraa

My real sister’s name is Reema Pawa. She is a fashion designer in Kolkata. She is married and elder to me. I will be giving her a surprise this Rakhi by flying to Kolkata just for couple of hours for Rakhi. The fondest memory of Rakhi is when I gave her a surprise few years back by arriving at home without informing anyone. My family and sister was shocked and could not believe I was standing in front of her. She took me out for a lavish lunch. She bought me a laptop as a gift and I also gave her many gifts.

Samiksha Bhatnagar

Raksha Bandhan means occasion for family reunion. Tasty dishes, wonderful sweets and family members exchange gifts with other well wishers and relatives and share their individual experiences of life with one another. As far as our Rakhi traditions and rituals are concerned, I prep for the "pooja thali" with sweets, roli, chawal and rakhis and ties rakhi on the wrist of my brother(s), and wish for their well being. On the other hand, they acknowledge their love with a promise that they will remain by my side and protect me from every fall and down throughout the life. The most exciting part is gifts / money as a token of love. I'm unable to single out any particular Rakhi event as all are very memorable and close to my heart. While Phoolon ka Taaron ka is an evergreen song for the occasion. I particularly like two very touching songs from my childhood days Yaadon ki Baarat Nikli hai Aaj dil dware & Zindagi har kadam ek Nayi Jung hai....

Shritama Mukherjee

My brother's name is Swapnil. Our most memorable rakhi was when we used to be in our hometown Kota either we went to our cousin's place or called them home and we three sisters used to tie him rakhi as he is the only brother. What fun it used to be. I just met my brother when I last went to Bangalore. Because we stay far away from each other and I knew I wouldn't be able to tie him rakhi this year. So as of now I can only call him and wish him on rakhi though will courier a Rakhi. And his treat will be due.

Ankit Gera

My sister's name is Richa Gera. When I was in school, I made a Rakhi greeting card with my sister’s pic on it. When I gave to her, she showed it to everyone. Everyone started laughing at me but they also appreciate my efforts. This year I am planning to visit Delhi and even my sister is coming from Canada. My sister is fond of clothes so I am planning to gift her nice dress on this time.

Shashank Vyas

My sister’s name is Sharshti. I remember once on Rakhi, I went out for a movie date with friends without informing anyone. When I came home it was too late as I missed the Rakhi muhurat. My sister was very angry and upset and she even scolded me for my carelessless. However, she was alright later and even tied Rakhi on my hand late at night. Then after, we went out to have ice cream. We ended our day on a sweet note! I still haven’t decided what to gift my sister on Rakhi. I am seeking friends’ advice for gifting options.

Gunjan Utreja

My sisters are Kaveri Utreja and Gayatri Utreja. I used to make Rakhi special cards during childhood an my sisters loved them. I won’t be able to meet them this Raksha bandhan but for sure I would be sending a beautiful gift to them. We go out and gift things to special disabled child's school or institutes. Since our childhood we have been taught to share and do things for others.

Siddhant Karnik

I don't have a real sister but I have five cousin sisters named Monice, Shreya, Shaina, Piya and Maya. I remember how some years back, when I was not earning well, I could afford to give them only 101 rupees as shagun, but in return, every sister gave me Rs. 501. I will never forget that.