- By Swati Singh
- Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:30 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Several Bollywood celebrities share a close 'Rakhi' brother-sister bond which is built on deep personal friendship. While the industry is known for its real-life dynamics, its unique culture of informal adoptions and deep-rooted friendships has forged bonds who celebrate the sacred thread of Raksha Bandhan every year.
Popular Non-Blood Rakhi Bonds in Industry
Bipasha Basu & Rocky S
Actress Bipasha Basu ties a rakhi to designer Rocky S and the two regularly celebrate Raksha Bandhan together. The duo share an inseparable bond with Rocky being her pillar of strength since her early modeling days.
Sajid Khan & Gauri Khan
Filmmaker Sajid Khan shares a brother-sister bond with Shah Rukh Khan's wife Gauri Khan, who traditionally ties a rakhi to him.
Aamir Khan & Amole Gupte
Aamir and Amole's equations go way back. The writer-director Amole Gupte has shared close ties with Aamir where informal family connections overlap.
Alia Bhatt & Yash Johar
Karan Johar’s son Yash shares a sweet sibling-like bond with Alia Bhatt. Every Raksha Bandhan, Alia ties a rakhi to Yash, celebrating their special connection.
Iconic Non-Biological Sibling Bonds In Bollywood
Katrina Kaif & Arjun Kapoor
Arjun Kapoor famously promised to protect Katrina years before they both became superstars. They share a playful bond that eventually turned into a genuine rakhi sisterhood.
Tamannaah Bhatia & Sajid Khan
Tamannaah officially considers filmmaker Sajid Khan her brother and has frequently publicised their rakhi celebrations.