The Hindu festival of Raksha Bandhan is the celebration of the bond between siblings. On the occasion of the festival, a sister ties a sacred band known as a rakhi on her brother’s wrist praying for his safety. In return, a brother also vows to protect his sister for life.
From Akshay Kumar’s Raksha Bandhan to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s Sarbjit, a number of Bollywood movies on siblings’ bonds can make the right watch for Rakhi 2024. The list is below.
Raksha Bandhan
Akshay Kumar starrer 2022 comedy-drama Raksha Bandhan makes a perfect watch for the festival of Raksha Bandhan. The movie follows the story of a hard-working brother who goes the extra mile to provide a good life for his four sisters. Besides showcasing the beautiful bond between siblings, it also touches upon different social issues.
Per ZEE5, the movie’s synopsis reads, “Lala Kedarnath is blessed with 4 sisters. But his worry is to find suitable grooms for each of them, as only then can he marry his childhood love. To what lengths will he go to succeed?”
Dil Dhadakne Do
Ranveer Singh and Priyanka Chopra played a pair of siblings in the drama Dil Dhadakne Do. Despite all odds, Ranveer’s Kabir always sticks to his elder sister Ayesha’s (played by Priyanka) side. While Ayesha does not love her controlling husband and her parents refuse to understand her, Kabir always chooses to support her.
Besides the two, the movie also stars Anushka Sharma, Farhan Akhtar, Anil Kapoor, and Shefali Shah. Directed by Zoya Akhtar, the movie is streaming on Netflix. It might be a great pick for siblings to watch at the festival.
Dear Zindagi
Alia Bhatt’s Dear Zindagi is among the most beloved Hindi coming-of-age dramas. The movie follows the story of an aspiring cinematographer who approaches a psychologist to treat her insomnia. While she has suffered issues in her family and love life, it is her brother who always understands her.
Per Netflix, the movie’s synopsis reads, “A young cinematographer with a bright professional future and a lack of empathy learns the importance of balancing ambition with humanity.”
Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na
While Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na revolves around a beautiful love story between two best friends, it also rightly features the relationship between a brother and sister. As Jay enters Aditi’s life, her brother Amit drifts away. Soon, he confesses how he missed hanging out with his sister, but he also reminds her of the person who deserves to be with her.
Josh
Top Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan turned on-screen siblings for the 2000 action romance Josh. The movie follows the story of Max, who lives with his twin sister Shirley. The drama increases as Shirley falls in love with Max’s rival’s younger brother. It also stars Chandrachur Singh and Sharad Kapoor in crucial roles.
Sarbjit
The 2016 movie Sarbjit is the biopic of the man who accidentally crossed the Indo-Pak border. Helmed by Omung Kumar, it stars Randeep Hooda and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in the lead roles. What makes it a perfect Rakhi 2024 watch is how Sarbjit’s sister Dalbir fights for his freedom and justice.
Hum Saath Saath Hai
The star-studded 1999 drama Hum Saath Saath Hain follows the dynamics of a joint family. Besides the drama, the Sooraj Barjatya directorial also features a beautiful bond between Sangeeta (played by Neelam Kothari) and her three brothers.
In conclusion, many Bollywood movies have been released on the beautiful bond between siblings. These movies are perfect to watch on Rakhi 2024.