Raksha Bandhan 2026 Exclusive: Actor Angad Hasija, who is currently seen in Tumm Se Tumm Tak, has opened up about the special relationships he shares with the women he considers his sisters. As Raksha Bandhan approaches, the actor recalled a childhood bond with his cousin, the emotional impact of losing that connection after her marriage, and the beautiful relationships he has built over the years that continue to make the festival special for him.
ANGAD HASIJA REVEALS HIS CHILDHOOD WISH TO HAVE A SISTER
Speaking about his childhood and his wish to have a sister, Angad Hasija exclusively told Filmibeat, "I have a younger brother, but I never had a sister. I did have a cousin, though, and I remember that from my childhood until I grew up, she would always tie a Rakhi to me."
The actor recalled how things changed after his cousin got married, leaving him with a sense of emotional emptiness during a festival that had always been special to him. "But after she got married, things changed. She started visiting and tying Rakhi to her real brother instead. I was quite sensitive about it at that time. Raksha Bandhan was always very special to me, so when that happened, I felt really bad," he said.
Even today, Raksha Bandhan brings back those childhood memories for the actor. "Even today, whenever Raksha Bandhan comes around, I remember her face, and somewhere I still feel a little upset. But I guess these experiences also teach you a lot about relationships," Angad shared.
Over the years, however, Angad has found beautiful sibling-like bonds with people who may not be related to him by blood. Talking about one such relationship, he said, "There is also someone in America who is much younger than me, and she is around 20 years old. No matter where she is, she always makes sure to wish me on Raksha Bandhan."
ANGAD HASIJA ON HIS SPECIAL BOND WITH RAKHI SISTERS
The actor also spoke about another special bond with his Rakhi sister, Shweta, who currently lives in London. "I also have another Rakhi sister whom I have known for many years. She now lives in London, and we share a very strong bond. She is extremely busy and has a restaurant there. She also has a lovely son, and because of our busy lives, we don't get to meet very often. Sometimes, we meet after two or three years," he revealed.
Despite the distance and their busy lives, their bond has remained unchanged. "But there has never been a single Raksha Bandhan when she hasn't messaged or called me. I genuinely believe that sometimes the relationships we create for ourselves can be even more caring and loving than some blood relationships," Angad said.
For the actor, these chosen relationships are a reminder that love and connection are not always defined by blood ties. "These
are the people who choose to stay connected with you, no matter how
busy life gets or how far away they are. So yes, in my life, I have
Shweta, who is like my sister, and I am truly grateful for that," he
added.
Concluding on a heartfelt note, Angad said, "At the
end of the day, I would just say that the relationships we build
ourselves can often become some of the most precious relationships in
our lives."
Raksha Bandhan 2026: Raksha Bandhan is a celebration of the special bond between siblings, built on years of memories, love, laughter and the promise of always being there for each other. While traditions and celebrations may evolve with time, the emotions behind the festival remain unchanged. This Raksha Bandhan Sony SAB artists Toral Rasputra, Samridh Bawa, Iqbal Khan, Nitin Babu, Manish Wadhwa, and Muskaan Bamne share the stories and memories that make their sibling bonds truly special.
Iqbal Khan who essays the role of Dr Dev Mehta in Yaadein, shared, "My sisters have always been incredibly important to me and Raksha Bandhan brings back so many memories of that bond. One very special Rakhi tradition in my life comes from my school days. My theatre teacher, Mrs Aruna Ahluwalia had a daughter Kismet Ahluwalia who was my senior in school. She has been sending me a Rakhi for years now, and even though she lives in Hong Kong, it reaches me every year without fail and I have kept them all with me. It's a beautiful tradition she has kept alive and I truly cherish the thought behind it."
Toral Rasputra who essays the role of Kunti in Hastinapur Ke Veer, shared, "More than the Rakhi or the gift itself, I cherish the emotions attached to it. It may not have much material value, but it holds so many memories of childhood, when a simple thread on the wrist felt like a promise of love, care and always being there for each other. Every gift my brother gave is very special to me. He gave me a necklace that I still wear. For me, it's a reminder that the sibling bond only grows stronger with time."
Samridh Bawa who essays the role of Ashwin in Pushpa Impossible, shared, "Since I stay in a different city my sisters make sure I never miss Raksha Bandhan and send me their Rakhis by mail. On the day, I usually ask one of my friends to tie it on my wrist, and my sisters make sure I treat them to lunch or dinner! Even though we celebrate from different cities, they always find a way to make the day feel special."
Nitin Babu who essays the role of Chirag in Pushpa Impossible, shared, "For me a Rakhi is never just a thread or a gift, it carries years of memories, love and that unspoken promise of always being there for each other. I still cherish the little gifts and Rakhis from my siblings, especially the ones from childhood, because they take me back to a much simpler time. My sister has given me a really nice jacket, I love it. With time the gifts may become old or get replaced but the emotion behind them only becomes more valuable. That is what makes Raksha Bandhan so special, it is a reminder that no matter how much life changes or how far we go some bonds always remain home."
Manish Wadhwa who essays the role of Bhishma Pitamah in Hastinapur Ke Veer, shared, "Raksha Bandhan has always been about the bond more than the ritual for me. Growing up my siblings and I would celebrate it with a lot of excitement, and those simple childhood memories are still very close to me. My sister once tied a handmade Rakhi and I still have it with me. Today even when life gets busy and we may not always be together that affection remains unchanged. Every year we have this ritual that I'm 'Gol Gappe Wala Bhaiya' and I make chaat for my sister and entire family. I think that is the beauty of having siblings, you can grow older but that comfort and connection never really changes."
Muskaan Bamne who essays the role of Shanaya in Pushpa Impossible, shared, "I think the best part about having siblings is that they know you in a way no one else does. You can fight over the smallest things one minute and be there for each other the next. Raksha Bandhan always makes me think about those little moments, the teasing, the arguments and the memories we have grown up with. My brother gets me very cool stationery since I love painting, colorful pens, markers and highlighters. Even as we get older that equation stays the same and that is what makes the bond so special."
Tune in to watch Yaadein, Hastinapur Ke Veer and Pushpa Impossible on Sony SAB
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