India, Nov. 3 -- As soon as actor Avinash Tiwary and his sister, producer Swati Tiwary get together for our interview, their one upmanship is palpable. "Swati is about 5 years younger to me," he starts, and instantly Swati adds, "This is the first time that he is setting the record straight that he is the elder one. I don't know why social media has this confusion that I am the elder one but I'm glad that today you have cleared it." However, her brother states, "I don't mind people thinking that you are the older one, I enjoy that."

The playful sibling duo is all excited to celebrate Bhai Dooj, and the mention of the festival brings back some sweet memories. "She would do this ritual that happens more in Bihar, where the sister makes the...