They may argue at the silliest of issues, from the TV remote to shared spaces. They may not be on the same page in everything. But, they can’t stay away from one another for long — this sums up the bond that actors Abhimanyu (33) and Avantika Dassani (28) share.

What does a typical Rakhi day look like for the siblings — children of actor Bhagyashree and producer-businessman Himalay Dassani? “We usually have a family lunch at our home, with rasawala aloo and puri,” says Abhimanyu.

Apart from being a family affair, Raksha Bandhan serves as a reminder about the sibling bond and its sanctity. “It is a reminder for one of those relationships we take the most for granted. Even if you’re going through a disagreement, Raksha Bandhan reminds you that you always love each other,” says the Nikamma (2022) actor, while his sister adds, “On Raksha Bandhan, Abhimanyu has no choice but to be nice to me!”

Brothers are usually protective about their sisters, and in Abhimanyu’s case, the same holds true. “I love irritating her. But, if someone else makes her cry, they might end up with a broken jaw,” he quips. Avantika, on the other hand, credits her brother as well as cousins for making her a stronger person: “All my brothers have taught me to be tough. For that, I am really grateful.”

Ask how she’d summarise the bond and the Mithya (2022) actor says, “Die or try. We’d either die for each other or try to kill each other!”