My fond rakhi memories!-Tarun

For a brother, a sister can be that interfering busybody, his closest friend, the one he protects, the one he shelters, the one he loves, and the one he sometimes scolds. For the sister, a brother, can be a pain, especially if he is overprotective, a comforting shoulder, a knight to protect her from the scalding looks and comments she is prone to attract. Thankfully, there is a day when this relationship is highlighted in the form of Raksha Bandhan.

A few of our telly celebs share with us their most memorable Rakhi day.

Tarun Khanna: Whenever I have been at my hometown in Delhi, all my cousin sisters land up together and tie me so many rakhis. But one day it so happened that I had a ramp show right on the day of Raksha Bandhan, near Chandigarh and I didn't want to disappoint my sisters. So I drove all the way from Chandigarh to Delhi, which was an eight hour drive, just to be there and make their day.

Shveta Salve: I have a brother who is eight years younger to me; he's more like a child to me. Unlike the normal course were sisters become rich on Raksha Bandhan, it's me who ends up spending a lot. Coming to one nostalgic rakhi day, I remember when he was in the ninth grade, he gifted me a lipstick and a hair brush. He said, "I felt so awkward in that ladies shop, buying such stuff". This sweet and thoughtful effort especially for me on his part meant a lot.

Amit Khanna: For me it is a day to call truce! My sister and I are always bickering about petty things. There have been times when we have not spoken for months and the matter gets resolved on Raksha Bandhan. So every Raksha Bandan holds special significance for me. Nevertheless, she makes sure to get even with me by digging a big hole in my pocket. But like a good brother, I always look forward to this day as the ritual of getting a rakhi tied is fun.

Mansi Verma: This auspicious day holds a different appeal for me. I had never tied a rakhi all my life as I don't have a brother. But thanks to CID Special Squad (Star One), I found a caring brother in my co-star Nimai Bali. It so happened that I always saw an uncanny resemblance between Nimai and Dharmendra, so I nicknamed him paaji. And a beautiful relation between us developed; he started treating me as his younger sister. He would look after to my needs, make me comfortable on the sets and get very possessive when I would be conversing with other co-stars. Thus I tied him a rakhi to commemorate all the good times that we shared. I am excited and looking forward to tie the holy thread on my paaji's wrist this Raksha Bandhan!

Salil Acharya: Back in my college days I was this typical kanjoos brother, the eternal black sheep of the family who would find ways not to spend money, especially on Raksha Bandhan. I would get away by giving my sister some chocolates or shagun. But once I was caught in a trap laid down by her. She bought a watch saying that it was a gift from her. I wore it but found it too feminine and told her to keep it. She later told me that it was actually meant for her; but the paying part was my headache. Since all this coincided with my allowance day I somehow managed to pay for the watch. She definitely taught me a lesson that day!