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Salman Khan Alia Bhatt Kriti Sanon Ananya Panday Ahaan Panday and More Celebrate Raksha Bandhan
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Salman Khan Alia Bhatt Kriti Sanon Ananya Panday Ahaan Panday and More Celebrate Raksha Bandhan

People across India are celebrating Raksha Bandhan today, August 28. The auspicious festival celebrates the bond between siblings, and Bollywood celebrities are marking the occasion with heartfelt posts, rare throwback pictures and family celebrations. Several stars took to social media to share photos with their brothers and sisters, along with messages about their bond.

Alia Bhatt shared two adorable photos with her sister Shaheen Bhatt and wrote, “Ghar” in Hindi.

Preity Zinta shared photos with her brothers and wrote, “Happy Raksha Bandhan to all of you who celebrate it today, and to both my partners in crime, happiness & all things in between. Love you to the moon & back Ting! #Blessed #Family”
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Ananya Panday put up a rather quirky post. She shared a selfie on Instagram’s story section and wrote, “Waiting to get my Rakhi present” and tagged her cousin, actor Ahaan Panday. She later shared a caraousel with Ahaan and others, giving a glimpse of her Rakhi celebration.
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King actor Abhay Verma shared photos with his brother, while the two were seen on a video call with their sister. He wrote, “Our constant. Our blessing. Our sister. Happy Rakhi Dii.”
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Arjun Kapoor shared a collage of photos featuring his sisters Anshula Kapoor, Janhvi Kapoor, Khushi Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, Rhea Kapoor and Shanaya Kapoor. Sharing the pictures, he wrote, “Blessed with the best, Happy Rakhi.”
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Ranbir Kapoor’s sister Riddhima Kapoor Sahni marked the occasion with a rare childhood picture featuring the actor. She wrote, “Happy Rakhi Rans. Love you.”
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Salman Khan, meanwhile, was clicked arriving at his sister Alvira Khan’s residence for the Raksha Bandhan celebrations. Akshay Kumar also shared a rare photograph with his sister on the occasion. Several other celebrities, including Shabana Azmi, Kriti Sanon, Sara Ali Khan, Shanaya Kapoor, Genelia D’Souza and Sanjay Dutt’s sister Priya Dutt, also shared pictures and messages celebrating their siblings.

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Also Read: Kriti Sanon Shows The Door to Naysayers With Her Raksha Bandhan Post

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Toxic Box Office Collections: Hereâs How Much Yashâs Film Made in 3 Days
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Toxic Box Office Collections: Hereâs How Much Yashâs Film Made in 3 Days

Yash’s latest release Toxic: A Fairy Tale For Grown Ups opened to largely mixed reviews on Wednesday. But the action thriller still managed to put up decent performance at the box office when it comes to collections. The film opened to a thunderous response and registered Rs 101.10 core on the first day. The mixed reviews have impacted the film as Toxic saw a dramatic dip in collections on the second day as it raked in Rs 37. 65 crores.

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Happy Birthday Nagarjuna Akkineni: Four decades of reinvention versatility and stardom
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Happy Birthday Nagarjuna Akkineni: Four decades of reinvention versatility and stardom

As Akkineni Nagarjuna celebrates his birthday on August 29, we look at why he is regarded as a trailblazer. Born into one of the country’s most prominent film families, with his father ANR being a celebrated thespian, Nagarjuna has enjoyed an eventful career spanning four remarkable decades. Ever since his 1986 debut with Vikram, Nagarjuna has evolved from a star heir into a style icon and a fearless performer.

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Genre mastery and versatility

Early in his career, Nagarjuna broke away from traditional commercial tropes with Mani Ratnam’s cult classic Geethanjali and Ram Gopal Varma’s game-changing action drama Shiva. Both films reflected his proactive pursuit of experimentation. He effortlessly switched gears to deliver slapstick comedy in Hello Brother, romantic charm in Manmadhudu, and commercial entertainment in King.

When he ventured into devotional cinema, sceptics questioned whether an urban heartthrob could carry grand spiritual epics. Yet audiences were pleasantly surprised when he transformed into the 15th-century poet-saint Annamayya in K Raghavendra Rao’s classic of the same name, earning widespread critical acclaim. He followed it up with Sri Ramadasu. Later, Manam became a poignant tribute to his family legacy, with Nagarjuna sharing the screen with his father in the emotionally resonant fantasy family drama.

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Betting on new visionaries

Nagarjuna’s greatest legacy, his fans say, lies in his willingness to trust fresh talent. He has regularly handed the director’s chair to debutants and relative newcomers, backing filmmakers such as RGV (Shiva), second-time filmmaker Krishna Vamsi (Ninne Pelladata), YVS Chowdary (Sri Sita Ramula Kalyanam Chootamu Rarandi, which Nagarjuna also produced), and Dasaradh (Santosham). He embraced the fantasy genre again with Soggade Chinni Nayana, which was directed by debutant Kalyan Krishna Kurasala.


The eveolution continues…

The “Greeku Veerudu”, as he came to be known after a chartbuster song of the same name, once spoke about seeking roles that push him beyond his comfort zone, suggesting that he still gets butterflies when venturing into unfamiliar territory.

Following his Sankranti hit Naa Saami Ranga in 2024 and the socially conscious Kuberaa in 2025, Nagarjuna is currently shooting his landmark 100th film, directed by Ra Karthik. Speaking to Variety about his constant evolution, Nagarjuna recently remarked, “Legacy cannot be given. Legacy has to be respected. And then legacy comes after proving yourself.”

Also Read: Lenin Success Celebrations: Nagarjuna, Naga Chaitanya and Akhil Delight Fans With Rare Appearance to

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