`Traditions mean a lot to the actor Pooja Hegdeand that’s why he’s taken time off work to spend Bhai Dooj with his brother, Dr. Rishabh Hegde. “As actors, we’re often away from our families on special occasions,” laments Hedge, adding, “But I make an effort to spend festivals with my family.”

For her, Bhai Dooj It is about “appreciating and celebrating” your brother. “Rishabh and I are very close; We are more best friends than brothers. “He has always been my protector,” she tells us, adding, “While I show him appreciation with small gestures throughout the year, I make sure to shower him with all the love and affection on this day to make him feel special.”

Hedge, who will next be seen in Deva opposite actor Shahid Kapoor, says, “My brother is my biggest cheerleader during my highest moments and the strongest shoulder to lean on during my lowest moments.” But that’s not all. He also has a lot to thank his brother for when it comes to his professional success. The 34-year-old shares: “He is very involved in my work life. I turn to him for every major decision, from film choices to life advice, literally everything.”

Recalling their bond while growing up, she shares, “When we were kids, I saved my pocket money to buy him chocolates, which he always shared with me. “Those were some of the best moments.”