Raksha Bandhan 2015: Bollywood celebs share their thoughts

Raksha Bandhan is a festival that celebrates the bond between a brother and a sister. Like all siblings, celebrities too are looking forward to the festivities of the occasion. Some of our Bollywood celebs share their thoughts...

Chandan Roy Sanyal: It has been a long time celebrating Raksha Bandhan now. But according to the ongoing scenario of our society it has been important to showcase the value of sister. The society is taking a reverse gear, women need to be nurtured and protected from evils and who else is than a dear brother for her protection.

Madhura Naik: In an emotional country like India where relations are cherished like a religion,a bond between a brother and sister is a true identity of the culture of our country. Even though we celebrate Rakhi once in a year, it's the trust and love that a brother and sister look forward to between them all through the year. So on this occasion of Rakhi, I would like to thank my brothers for sharing this bond with me and I'm sure it will grow stronger with time.

Prateik Babbar: Raksha Bandhan signifies the bond between a brother and a sister, which according to me, is the sweetest and purest form or love for your family. It encompasses all the little fights, the secrets, the shenanigans and all. Raksha Bandhan just encapsulates all this in one day.

Mahika Sharma: Raksha Bandhan reinforces the love between brother and a sister. It is the duty of every brother to protect his sister. The sister keeps praying for the well-being, success, and safety of her brother. The brother promises to safeguard his sister under all circumstances. It helps to build a healthy family relationship. Wish I could have a brother but I am really happy to have an elder sister. She protects and loves me every now and then. For me, it is a sibling festival, never mind if it is bhai-bhai, sister-sister or brother-sister.

Hanif Hilal: I haven't really celebrated Raksha Bandhan in its true sense or ritual. But it's always been a great bonding experience in my life with the few people that I care about. I haven't been able to keep in touch with all the sisters I have made over the years, but the fact that genuine care, love and affection can reside in our hearts even though we are not biological siblings or cousins warms my heart and keeps my faith in basic humanity, love and respect at its peak.