Updated On: 21 June, 2021 03:42 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI
"Growing up my sister, Alka was my first friend. It was the most effortless friendship. @aanandlrai`s #RakshaBandhan is a dedication to her and a celebration of that special bond. Day one of shoot today, need your love and best wishes," Akshay Kumar posted on social media.

Akshay Kumar (Photo/AFP)
Superstar Akshay Kumar on Monday started filming director Aanand L Rai`s upcoming feature film `Raksha Bandhan` and dedicated the movie to his sister, Alka Hiranandani. `Raksha Bandhan`, also starring Bhumi Pednekar, is billed as a special tale which celebrates "relationships in the most beautiful way".
Kumar took to social media and posted a picture with Rai from the film`s set. It is the actor-filmmaker`s second collaboration after their upcoming drama `Atrangi Re`. "Growing up my sister, Alka was my first friend. It was the most effortless friendship. @aanandlrai`s #RakshaBandhan is a dedication to her and a celebration of that special bond. Day one of shoot today, need your love and best wishes," the 53-year-old actor wrote.