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Sumanth and Supriya Yarlagadda on the Growing Meaning of Raksha Bandhan
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 04:50 AM
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The Yarlagadda couple told The Times of India that Raksha Bandhan has taken on deeper significance for them as they get older.
In a recent interview with The Times of India, film‑industry couple Sumanth and Supriya Yarlagadda reflected on how the traditional brother‑sister festival has evolved for them over the years. They said that while the ritual of tying a rakhi was once a simple celebration, it now carries a stronger emotional weight as they grow older and appreciate family bonds more deeply.
The pair noted that the festival provides an occasion to reconnect with relatives and to express gratitude for the support they have received throughout their personal and professional lives. They highlighted that the act of tying a rakhi has become a reminder of mutual responsibility and affection, rather than just a cultural formality.
Both Sumanth and Supriya emphasized that the changing significance of Raksha Bandhan mirrors their own journey of maturity, underscoring the timeless relevance of the festival in contemporary Indian families.
The pair noted that the festival provides an occasion to reconnect with relatives and to express gratitude for the support they have received throughout their personal and professional lives. They highlighted that the act of tying a rakhi has become a reminder of mutual responsibility and affection, rather than just a cultural formality.
Both Sumanth and Supriya emphasized that the changing significance of Raksha Bandhan mirrors their own journey of maturity, underscoring the timeless relevance of the festival in contemporary Indian families.