Worship Khanna on Raksha Bandhan: Blessed with Seven Sisters in Spirit

There’s no blood relation between them, yet actor Worship Khanna calls himself blessed with seven sisters. Known for roles in Kumkum Bhagya, Meri Doli Mere Angana, Ishq Subhan Allah, and web series like Hello Jee and Cold Lassi and Chicken Masala, Worship is currently seen in Pati Brahmachari. This Raksha Bandhan, work keeps him in Mumbai, but his heart is full of gratitude for the women who’ve filled the place of a sister in his life.

“I’ve never had a real sister, but I’ve always felt the void,” he shares. “Still, I’ve been lucky. Over the years, friends, cousins, and family have stepped into that space naturally.” His list is precise — Shweta Nair, his friend’s wife and a dear sister in Bombay, five maasi’s daughters — Sakshi, Stuti, Anamika, Ayushi, and Swikriti — and Sanskriti Shweta Khanna, his real bhabhi who was welcomed into their home like a daughter. “From the day she entered our house, I treated her like my sister. Now, every year without fail, she ties me a rakhi.” Seven in all, and he counts each one as a blessing.

When it comes to Raksha Bandhan celebrations, there’s no elaborate plan. “Whenever we’re together, we celebrate. If I’m away, they still make sure their rakhis reach me — whether I’m in Dubai, Bombay, or anywhere else,” he says. It’s been that way since childhood — once celebrated under one roof, now carried on through distance and love. “They never miss it. Somehow, the rakhis are always on time.”

The gifting tradition in Worship’s family runs differently. “I’ve grown up now, but I’ve never given my sisters gifts on Rakhi,” he laughs. “Maybe because I’m the youngest, or maybe because they just love me too much. They’ve never asked for anything, and I’ve never had to give much beyond chocolates. But they always give me gifts instead. In our case, it works the other way around!”

While he’s never had to call on his sisters for help, Worship has been their quiet supporter. “I’ve always stood by them. Whether it’s about what they wear, where they want to go, or something they want to do, I’ve told my family, ‘Let her do it. Let her live her life.’ That’s how I’ve been as a brother.” 

Their love shows up in simple, thoughtful ways. “I don’t like outside food, only home-cooked meals. My sisters know this. Before I even arrive at their homes, they’ve already prepared my favorite dishes — cakes, cookies, brownies, dahi vada. That’s their way of saying ‘we love you’ without words.”

For Worship, a sister is a blend of two roles — part mother, part friend. “I can talk to them about anything — from my relationships to my secrets. I’ve never hidden anything from them, elder or younger. That’s the comfort we share.” His words carry a quiet truth: family isn’t just who you’re born to, but also those who choose to stand by you, year after year, rakhi after rakhi.