Before the ‘Saiyaara' Spotlight! When Ananya Panday celebrated Raksha Bandhan virtually with Ahaan Panday during 2020 lockdown
Raksha Bandhan
draws near, we're looking back at a heartwarming moment that lit up social media during the lockdown days of 2020. When the world was separated by screens,
Ananya Panday
and her younger brother
Ahaan Panday
found a way to keep the sibling bond alive—virtually, yet vibrantly.
Ahaan Panday and Ananya Panday celebrate Rakhi
That year, despite being miles apart, Ananya shared a screenshot of their video call Rakhi celebration, radiating joy and sibling love. Both smiling ear to ear, the brother-sister duo looked effortlessly adorable as they laughed and reminisced through the screen. Along with it, Ananya posted throwback pictures from past Rakhis—hug-filled, laughter-laced frames that captured the magic of growing up together.
Her heartfelt caption read:
"The one who fights with me the most but fights for me even more, happy Rakhi, my Ahaani. I wish I was with you this year too. #ThroughTheYears #Rakshabandhan"
Cut to 2025—and that same 'Ahaani' is now making headlines of his own. Ahaan Panday has officially stepped into the spotlight with
Yash Raj Films
' Saiyaara, earning praise for his screen presence and emotional depth. From being the kid sister Ananya lovingly teased on Instagram to becoming a name to watch in Bollywood, Ahaan's journey is just beginning.
As he basks in his debut success, we can only imagine how proud Ananya must be. From virtual Rakhis to red carpet moments, the Panday siblings have come a long way—but their bond, clearly, remains unbreakable.
And this year, as Raksha Bandhan comes around again, fans are hoping the two can celebrate in person—recreating those precious memories, this time without the screen in between.
On the work front…
Ananya Panday is keeping busy with a mix of genres. After her Amazon Prime series Call Me Bae and the thriller CTRL, she's now gearing up for the romantic drama Chand Mera Dil. She's also filming Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri opposite Kartik Aaryan, adding yet another fresh pairing to her filmography.
Sibling love, career highs, and growing up in the limelight—this is one throwback we'll keep coming back to.
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