Raksha Bandhan special: Famous Bollywood Siblings!

Raksha Bandhan special: Famous Bollywood Siblings!

Aug 29, 2015, 10:58 AM IST
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In showbiz, relationships break at the blink of an eye. But there still exist some celeb siblings, who believe in sticking to each other, rallying for each others’ dream projects and being an anchor too, whenever possible. This Raksha Bandhan, let’s take a look at the famous brothers and sisters, who have stood by each other through thick and thin.
 

In showbiz, relationships break at the blink of an eye. But there still exist some celeb siblings, who believe in sticking to each other, rallying for each others’ dream projects and being an anchor too, whenever possible. This Raksha Bandhan, let’s take a look at the famous brothers and sisters, who have stood by each other through thick and thin.  

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There have been many rumours that the bond between the two soured up, when Sanjay Dutt got married to Manyata Dutt against his sister’s wish. However, the two have resolved their differences. And like always Priya Dutt was seen walking in and out of the court with her brother Sanjay- who is currently serving imprisonment in the 1993 Bombay blasts case. In recent times, when Sanjay Dutt broke down in front of the media, it was his sister, who lent him her shoulder and pacified.

 

There have been many rumours that the bond between the two soured up, when Sanjay Dutt got married to Manyata Dutt against his sister’s wish. However, the two have resolved their differences. And like always Priya Dutt was seen walking in and out of the court with her brother Sanjay- who is currently serving imprisonment in the 1993 Bombay blasts case. In recent times, when Sanjay Dutt broke down in front of the media, it was his sister, who lent him her shoulder and pacified.  

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Not many know that actor Hrithik Roshan’s elder sister Sunaina Roshan has co-produced ‘Krazzy 4’. Hrithik Roshan is a superstar on-screen but his sister has proved herself to be a superhero in real life, by fighting cancer successfully. According to the reports, Sunaina’s younger brother was always by her side during her trying times – be it her separation from her former husband or her fight with cancer.

 

Not many know that actor Hrithik Roshan’s elder sister Sunaina Roshan has co-produced ‘Krazzy 4’. Hrithik Roshan is a superstar on-screen but his sister has proved herself to be a superhero in real life, by fighting cancer successfully. According to the reports, Sunaina’s younger brother was always by her side during her trying times – be it her separation from her former husband or her fight with cancer.  

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The duo seems to be the only pair of siblings, both of whom wear many hats. Where on one hand, Zoya Akhtar is a successful director, screenwriter, her younger brother Farhan Akhtar is not only a flourishing director, producer or screenwriter but also a very good actor and singer. The two have worked professionally in two movies- ‘Luck by Chance’ and ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’- which rocked at the Box- Office.

 

The duo seems to be the only pair of siblings, both of whom wear many hats. Where on one hand, Zoya Akhtar is a successful director, screenwriter, her younger brother Farhan Akhtar is not only a flourishing director, producer or screenwriter but also a very good actor and singer. The two have worked professionally in two movies- ‘Luck by Chance’ and ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’- which rocked at the Box- Office.  

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As all know Tusshar Kapoor made his debut with ‘Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai’ opposite Kareena Kapoor, and he was awarded with Filmfare Best Debut Award. But it was sister- Ekta Kapoor whose movie ‘Kyaa Kool Hai Hum’, which saved Tusshar’s sinking career. Since then Ekta seems to make it a point to cast her brother in her movies, for example in ‘Shootout at Lokhandwala’, ‘The Dirty Picture’ etc. She also made a statement in an interview saying she is protective about Tusshar.

 

As all know Tusshar Kapoor made his debut with ‘Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai’ opposite Kareena Kapoor, and he was awarded with Filmfare Best Debut Award. But it was sister- Ekta Kapoor whose movie ‘Kyaa Kool Hai Hum’, which saved Tusshar’s sinking career. Since then Ekta seems to make it a point to cast her brother in her movies, for example in ‘Shootout at Lokhandwala’, ‘The Dirty Picture’ etc. She also made a statement in an interview saying she is protective about Tusshar.  

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Salman Khan is often referred to as controversy’s favourite child, and without fail his family is always at its best to support him. And one such family member, who is very close to him, is his sister Alvira Khan. Salman Khan’s love for sister Alvira is evident from the reports that many aspiring and A-lister actresses increase their proximity to his sister in a bid to be in Salman’s good books. THe entire 'Khandaan' is also fond of their youngest sister Arpita, who recently got married to Aayush Sharma at the Royal Falaknuma Palace, Hyderabad. All the bhais--Salman, Sohail and Arbaaz are very close to both the sisters!


 

Salman Khan is often referred to as controversy’s favourite child, and without fail his family is always at its best to support him. And one such family member, who is very close to him, is his sister Alvira Khan. Salman Khan’s love for sister Alvira is evident from the reports that many aspiring and A-lister actresses increase their proximity to his sister in a bid to be in Salman’s good books. THe entire 'Khandaan' is also fond of their youngest sister Arpita, who recently got married to Aayush Sharma at the Royal Falaknuma Palace, Hyderabad. All the bhais--Salman, Sohail and Arbaaz are very close to both the sisters!  

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Despite belonging to a family related to showbiz, Abhishek Bachchan’s elder sister Shweta Bachchan has remained off limelight. She is married to industrialist Nikhil Nanda and has never made any appearances on the silver screen. However, Shweta has been often seen by the side of the Bachchan family at events and parties. According to reports, she has often praised her brother’s acting skills and his capability to do better.

 

Despite belonging to a family related to showbiz, Abhishek Bachchan’s elder sister Shweta Bachchan has remained off limelight. She is married to industrialist Nikhil Nanda and has never made any appearances on the silver screen. However, Shweta has been often seen by the side of the Bachchan family at events and parties. According to reports, she has often praised her brother’s acting skills and his capability to do better.  

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The royal siblings have taken acting as their career. But on one hand, where Saif Ali Khan has grown as an actor with time and has successfully created his own niche in Bollywood; his younger sister Soha Ali Khan couldn’t create the same impact on people. Talking about their personal relations, Saif as a responsible elder brother brought onboard his sister’s boyfriend Kunal Khemu in his movie ‘Go Goa Gone’. On the other hand, Soha has reportedly mentioned her relationship with brother Saif as ‘unconventional’.


--Zee Media Archive

The royal siblings have taken acting as their career. But on one hand, where Saif Ali Khan has grown as an actor with time and has successfully created his own niche in Bollywood; his younger sister Soha Ali Khan couldn’t create the same impact on people. Talking about their personal relations, Saif as a responsible elder brother brought onboard his sister’s boyfriend Kunal Khemu in his movie ‘Go Goa Gone’. On the other hand, Soha has reportedly mentioned her relationship with brother Saif as ‘unconventional’. --Zee Media Archive