The power of sibling love, beyond the silver screen

On the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan, Bollywood stars shared an unbreakable, loving bond with their siblings.

Be it Chetan Anand, Vijay Anand, Dev Anand or Raj, Shammi and Shashi Kapoor, Mehmood and Meenu Mumtaz, Nargis and Anwar Hussain, Anil, Boney and Sanjay Kapoor or Karisma and Kareena Kapoor, the Hindi film industry has always been about sibling love which is famous. This Raksha Bandhan, there was a wonderful display of love and support with the oath of protecting each other, among today's young sibling couples. These are the siblings who have left an indelible mark both independently and together.

Salman Khan, Alvira, Arpita Khan

Bollywood's 'Bhaijaan' Salman Khan is known for his immense love towards his family. His sisters- Alvira and Arpita Khan are not only his siblings but also his pillar of strength. Salman has always been protective of his sisters, guiding and supporting them throughout their lives. They often stand by her side during film premieres, events and family gatherings, showing their unwavering support and love for each other.

Saif Ali Khan and his sisters Soha Ali Khan, Saba Ali Khan:

Actor Saif Ali Khan shares a special bond with his younger sisters Soha Ali Khan and Saba Ali Khan. Despite having different personalities, they respect and support each other's choices. Soha, who followed her brother's footsteps by joining the film industry, always gets advice and guidance from Saif. Their mutual respect and love are evident in their public appearances, be it red carpet events or social functions.

Arjun Kapoor and his sister Anshula Kapoor:

Arjun Kapoor, who is known for his charming on-screen performances, shares an incredible bond with his younger sister Anshula Kapoor. Having lost his mother at a young age, Arjun took up the full responsibility of an elder brother and remained Anshula's constant support. Despite their busy schedules, they make it a point to spend quality time together and are each other's biggest cheerleaders. Arjun's social media posts often highlight his love and pride for his sister's achievements.

Abhishek Bachchan and his sister Shweta Bachchan Nanda:

Siblings Abhishek Bachchan and Shweta Bachchan Nanda set an example in the Bachchan family because of their close relationship. Despite their different careers (Shweta is not an actress), they share an extraordinary bond. They have stood by each other through thick and thin, and have found solace in each other's company during challenging times. Their camaraderie and love is an example of the strength of a brother-sister relationship.

Zoya Akhtar and Farhan Akhtar

While Farhan Akhtar made his directorial debut with 'Dil Chahta Hai' in 2001, Zoya too made a splash with her debut film 'Luck By Chance' (2009). Farhan stepped in after several stars turned down the lead role and her production company Excel Entertainment also produced the film. Excel Entertainment produced Zoya's next two films 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' (2011) and 'Dil Dhadakne Do' (2015) and Farhan not only acted in them but also wrote their dialogues. Before that, he played Imran Qureshi, a free-spirited copywriter, and later, he played Sunny Gill, a globe-trotting journalist. Zoya now has her own company, Tiger Baby, Farhan's Excel Entertainment continues to support her projects like 'Gully Boy' (2019) and two seasons of 'Made in Heaven'.

Anushka Sharma and Karnesh Sharma

Anushka Sharma and her brother Karnesh Sharma founded Clean Slate Filmz, an independent production studio, in 2013 and from the very beginning, have demonstrated their intent to break new ground with 'NH10' on subjects that address honor killings and patriarchal violence. It was followed by 'Phillauri', which was a romantic comedy with a twist and was followed by 'Pari', a supernatural horror film, and 'Paatal Lok', which was about the caste-driven divide, corruption in politics, and media. A powerful procedural film featuring law enforcement agencies starring Jaideep Ahlawat and was The series streamed on Amazon Prime with great success. The duo has also produced 'Bulbul', 'My: A Mother's Rage' and 'Kaala' for Netflix. Even though Anushka quits Clean Slate Films in 2022, she will be seen as the lead star in the sports biopic 'Chakda Express' and will play cricketer Jhulan Goswami.

Ayushman Khurana and Aparshakti Khurana

These multi-talented Chandigarh boys both from outside the film industry have made their way into the Hindi film industry with their courage. Ayushmann Khurrana rose to fame when he won the second season of MTV Roadies in 2004, then went on to become a successful anchor and made his acting debut in 2012 with 'Vicky Donor'. After a National Film Award and four Filmfare Awards, he has established himself as a risk taker who has worked in films like 'Dum Laga Ke Haisha', 'Bareilly Ki Barfi', 'Shubh Mangal Saavdhan', 'Badhaai Ho', 'As it was based on offbeat human stories. Aparshakti was the captain of the Haryana Under-19 cricket team and then went on to become a radio jockey and television host. He then made his acting debut as Mahavir Phogat's nephew in the sports biopic 'Dangal' (2016) and appeared in supporting roles in films like 'Badrinath Ki Dulhania', 'Stree' etc before 2021's 'Helmet'. Recently, he made a big impact as the calculating Binod Das in Amazon Prime's series 'Jubilee'.

Aakarsh Khurana and Aadar Khurana

Siblings Akash and Aadar Khurana hail from a prestigious family, as their father Akash Khurana is a distinguished actor, director, writer and theater exponent. Akash is the founder of Aquarius Productions and Aadar is also an actor, writer and director, though he initially studied forensic science in Glasgow. Aadar also worked as an assistant director for Akash's 2018 film 'Caravan' and the two co-founded Troika Productions. In recent times, Aadar has starred in Zee Theatre's 'Yeh Shaadi Nahi Ho Sakti', a fun, family comedy directed by Akarsh, and the duo have also co-directed the teleplay, 'Dhoompaan'. Aakash continues to make a creative mark with stage, OTT and film productions and teleplays like 'Stand Up' and 'Some Times' and most recently directed Zee Theatre's suspense thriller 'Gunehgaar'. He was also in the news for directing Taapsee Pannu starrer 'Rashmi Rocke t'.

Vicky Kaushal and Sunny Kaushal

Despite being sons of action director Shyam Kaushal, Vicky and Sunny Kaushal were not served on the stardom platter. Vicky assisted Anurag Kashyap in 'Gangs of Wasseypur', played small roles in 'Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana' and 'Bombay Velvet' and then gave a stellar performance in Neeraj Ghaywan's 'Masaan'. After this, he won gold medal in hit films like 'Uri', 'Raazi', 'Sardar Udham', 'Zara Hatke Zara Bachke' and will soon be seen as Sam Bahadur in the biopic based on Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw. Sunny initially enrolled in The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India but later chose acting. Like his brother, he too started his career with a few roles and was an assistant director in 2014's 'Gunday'. Recently he has been seen in lead roles in projects like 'Gold', 'Shiddat' and 'Chor Nikal Ke Bhaa ga'.

In the world of Bollywood, where competition can be tough, the relationship between a brother and sister shines as a ray of love and unity. These brothers and sisters symbolize extraordinary strength for each other. These relationships serve as an example that family love and togetherness can withstand every pressure of stardom, setting an example for all of us to cherish and nurture our brother-sister bond.