Twinkle Khanna watched husband Akshay Kumar's forthcoming film Raksha Bandhan and has now her thoughts about it. The Aanand L Rai directorial, centred around the bond of a brother and a sister, will release on August 11. Twinkle shared the trailer and along with it began her verdict: "Raksha Bandhan made me laugh in the first half and cry through the second." The actress-turned-writer shared that the film features a reality that we wish didn't exist and even though terms change, customs remain the same. 



"A movie about the India we all pretend doesn't exist. A reality that we wish didn't exist. We have changed terms, from 'dowry' to 'gifts' but in homes across social-economic strata, variations of the custom loom large," she wrote.

Reviewing director Aanand L Rai's work, Twinkle wrote, "The wonderful Aanand Rai has skilfully built a world where siblings tease each other, support each other and ultimately triumph together. The challenge with altering mindsets is that these conversations circulate largely among the already-converted."

Bollywood’s ‘Khiladi’ Raksha Bandhan is all set to release on 11th August and the first review is Finally OUT! This family drama film by Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar starrer director Aanand L Rai, based on the brother-sister relationship, is reaching the theatres on the special occasion of Rakhi. While, the trailer, as well as the songs, have really impressed the audience, and now the first review of their emotional Plot is out. Umair Sandhu, who is a member of the overseas Censor Board, recently saw the film and shared his review on Instagram. Captioning the post as Raksha Bandhan First Review


Umair gave the first review and wrote, “First Review #RakshaBandhan ! It is very desi, very Indian at heart, seeped in Hindustani emotions. It talks of familial bonding. It packs in loads of desi sentiments in those hours ! #akshaykumar Stole the Show all the way ! #bhumipednekar & other 4 girls acted very well ! Songs are very Soulful ! Full on Engaging flick with Terrific Social Message. 3.5/5.”


Actress turned author Twinkle Khanna, who is often seen sharing her opinions on social media, has shared her take on Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar's film 'Raksha Bandhan'. The Aanand L Rai directorial is slated to release on Thursday. Ahead of the release, Twinkle penned a detailed review on Instagram.

In her post, Twinkle was seen praising Akshay's film. She also revealed that the film made her laugh in the first half and cry through the second. She also wrote that the film is a 'reality that we wish didn’t exist.'

Twinkle wrote, "Raksha Bandhan made me laugh in the first half and cry through the second. A movie about the India we all pretend doesn’t exist. A reality that we wish didn’t exist. We have changed terms, from ‘dowry’ to ‘gifts’ but in homes across social-economic strata, variations of the custom loom large. The wonderful Aanand Rai has skilfully built a world where siblings tease each other, support each other and ultimately triumph together. The challenge with altering mindsets is that these conversations circulate largely among the already-converted. It’s perhaps only cinema that has the power to burrow into the minds and hearts of people across the board. Raksha Bandhan may make you smile and crack up, but I dare you to leave the theatre dry-eyed:) #rakshabandhan." Have a look: