Bharti Singh joins Jannat Zubair and Reem Shaikh for Vicky Jain’s Raksha Bandhan celebration in Mumbai

On August 9, while social media brimmed with celebrity Raksha Bandhan moments, a warm and intimate gathering took place at Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain’s Mumbai home. Vicky, away from his own family, marked the festival with sisters he has found in the entertainment world. Jannat Zubair shared a cheerful “Happy day happy dump!” post, offering glimpses of the cosy celebration where tradition met genuine camaraderie.

The celebration, hosted at their residence, saw Jannat Zubair, Reem Shaikh, and Bharti Singh tying rakhis to Vicky. Jannat shared a series of photographs capturing the festive mood the laughter, the sweets, and the symbolic thread that tied the day together. Bharti and Reem joined in the cheerful spirit, calling him “Vicky Bhaiya,” a title that seemed to come as naturally off-camera as it does on.

Ankita Lokhande later posted her own set of pictures from the day, including a few featuring cousins and close friends. In a joint Instagram post with Vicky, she wrote, “For us, Raksha Bandhan isn’t just about a thread, it’s about the promise we’ve kept all our lives ?? to love and protect each other, no matter what ?? Here’s a little glimpse into how we celebrated this beautiful bond that means the world to us with the people we call our home. #HappyRakshaBandhan.”

Vicky Jain’s bond with these “sisters” traces back to the sets of Laughter Chefs, the culinary comedy reality show hosted by Bharti Singh and judged by Harpal Singh Sokhi. Contestants included a lively mix of television personalities Krushna Abhishek, Rahul Vaidya, Karan Kundrra, Nia Sharma, Reem Shaikh, Sudesh Lehri, Elvish Yadav, Rubina Dilaik, Aly Goni, and Kashmera Shah. Elvish Yadav and Karan Kundrra emerged as the season’s winners.

Ankita and Vicky, who tied the knot in December 2021 in a grand Mumbai ceremony, were among the most talked-about couples on Bigg Boss 17. Their dynamic on the show sparked headlines and debates. Following Bigg Boss, they joined Laughter Chefs, where Ankita later said the experience felt like gaining an extended family. This year’s Raksha Bandhan celebration reflected exactly that sentiment a festival observed not just with siblings by blood, but with bonds built through shared experiences and trust.