Kartik Aaryan celebrated Rakshabandhan with a perfect mix of family warmth and his trademark humour. The Bollywood actor took to social media on August 28 to share a series of personal pictures from the festival, giving fans a glimpse of his celebrations and adding a hilarious twist to his festive message.
Sharing four pictures, Kartik showed moments from the traditional Rakshabandhan ceremony. In the photos, a woman dressed in traditional attire can be seen tying a rakhi on his wrist, performing the aarti ritual and feeding him prasad. The actor also shared a more relaxed moment with two adorable fluffy dogs, adding an unexpectedly cute touch to the festive post.
But it was Kartik’s caption that stole the show. Keeping things short and cheeky, he wrote, “Rakhi done, Aashirwaad credited, Jeb Khali, Happy Rakshabandhan.” The line perfectly captured the familiar brotherly experience of receiving blessings while also potentially having to loosen the purse strings for Rakhi gifts.
The post quickly caught the attention of fans, who enjoyed seeing the actor celebrate the festival in a traditional yet light-hearted manner. Rather than sharing an elaborate message, Kartik turned the occasion into a relatable joke that many brothers celebrating Rakshabandhan could instantly understand.
The pictures also offered a glimpse of the rituals associated with the festival. From the rakhi ceremony and aarti to receiving prasad, the celebration appeared to be rooted in traditional family customs. Kartik’s playful caption, however, ensured that the mood remained relaxed and fun.
Rakshabandhan is traditionally celebrated as a festival symbolising the bond between brothers and sisters, with sisters tying a rakhi around their brothers’ wrists and families coming together to celebrate the occasion. For Kartik, the festival seemed to be about exactly that combination of affection, blessings and a little financial damage.
The final photograph featuring Kartik with the two fluffy dogs also gave the post a more personal and candid feel. After the rituals and celebrations, the actor appeared to be enjoying some downtime with his furry companions.
Interestingly, one social media reply also pointed out a cultural detail visible in one of the photographs, questioning the use of the left hand while touching feet and noting that traditional Hindu customs generally associate the right hand with blessings, prayers and similar rituals. The observation added another layer of discussion beneath what was otherwise a cheerful festive post.
Kartik, meanwhile, kept the focus firmly on the lighter side of the celebration. His “Jeb Khali” remark was enough to turn a conventional Rakshabandhan greeting into a very Kartik Aaryan-style punchline.
The actor has often maintained an easy, relatable connection with his social media audience, and this latest post followed the same formula. Personal pictures, family traditions and a quick joke made the celebration feel less like a celebrity post and more like a familiar festive moment.
With Rakshabandhan bringing families together across the country, Kartik’s message offered a simple reminder that alongside rituals and blessings, festivals are also about laughter and shared moments.
And if his caption is anything to go by, Kartik may have received plenty of aashirwaad this Rakshabandhan — but his wallet clearly wasn't quite as lucky.