Bhai Dooj is known by several names in other parts of India. In North India, it is known as Bhai Dooj, Bhau Bij, and Bhai Beej, and in Maharashtra, this day is celebrated as Bhai Tika. This day is celebrated as Bhai Phonta in Bengal. Here's how Bollywood celebrated the festival
Updated On: 2024-11-03 08:10 PM IST
Compiled by : Oshin Fernandes
Tanishaa Mukerji celebrated Bhai Phota with her siblings Samrat, Sharbani, Sujoy, and Supriya.
Tanishaa looked bespoke in a lavender saree as she posed with her brothers.
On Bhai Dooj, sisters apply tilak to their brother's foreheads and follow other rituals such as fasting and puja on this day to wish them a long and prosperous life.
In return, brothers give their sisters a gift and promise to always protect them.
Numerous ancient Hindu scriptures have mentioned Bhai Dooj as a celebration of bonding and eternal love between brothers and sisters.
Raksha Bandhan and Bhai Dooj are quite similar up to an extent, however, on Bhai Dooj, sisters do not tie a thread or Rakhi on the wrists of their brothers.
Kangana Ranaut recently shared a heartwarming photo on social media celebrating the festival of Bhai Dooj with her brothers.
The actress posted a sweet photo of herself giving blessings to her brothers, Akshat and Karan.
Actress Shilpa Shetty shared an adorable picture of her son Viaan and daughter Shamita.
The siblings can be seen sharing a warm hug on Bhai Dooj.
Legendary singer Asha Bhosle celebrated Bhai Dooj with Mumbai BJP Chief Ashish Shelar.
During the celebration, Asha Bhosle applied tilak on the forehead of Ashish Shelar and he sought the blessings of the the singer by touching her feet.
Hema Malini wrote, "On Bhai Dooj today, I am celebrating here in Chennai with my dearest brother Kannan ( Cheela to me)."
She added, "My constant companion for so many years and an important part of all my ballet productions."
Shweta Tiwari shared a fun picture with baby brother Mohan Yadav.