Beendani Actress Gauri Shelgaonkar on Raksha Bandhan: I used to get excited for Raksha Bandhan only because of the gifts

Time of India

a day ago

A brother-sister bond is truly one of a kind nothing else in the world can match it. They may fight over the last slice of pizza or argue non-stop about the TV remote, but when tough times come, they become each other's strongest support.
And that's exactly what
Raksha Bandhan
is all about a day to celebrate this special connection filled with love, laughter, and lifelong promises.
On this beautiful occasion, Gauri Shelgaonkar, who will be seen as Ghevar in Sun Neo's upcoming show Prathaon Ki Odhe Chunri: Beendani, shares a heartwarming memory of her bond with her elder brother that captures the true spirit of the festival. Recalling her fond memories and the evolution of their bond, Gauri shares, 'My bond with my brother has always been very special.
He's my elder brother, and ever since we were kids, he's been my biggest protector and strongest support system.
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Even today, I live with him, and our bond feels more like best friends than siblings. I still remember how, as a child, I used to get excited for Raksha Bandhan only because of the gifts—I would ask him days in advance for what I wanted! Back then, it was all about tying the rakhi and receiving presents. But now, as we've grown up, I've come to realize that Raksha Bandhan is about so much more—it's about the unspoken promise, the emotional bond, and the constant presence of someone who always has your back.
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She also finds deep meaning in the festival's roots, drawing inspiration from mythology, 'Raksha Bandhan is truly a beautiful and symbolic festival. I've always loved the story from the Mahabharata—how Draupadi once tore her saree and tied a piece around Krishna's wrist, and how later, during her moment of crisis, Krishna protected her. That gesture became the soul of Raksha Bandhan—a reminder that this bond is built on protection, trust, and unconditional love.
It's not just about rituals; it's about celebrating those people in our lives who stand by us no matter what.'