Every Indian sibling celebrates Raksha Bandhan because of its great importance. Sisters show their affection for their brothers by tying a Rakhi around their wrists on this joyous occasion. On this special day, brothers and sisters celebrate their sibling bond by participating in the Rakhi tying ritual, exchanging presents, and spending the day together. Among the many possible activities for the Raksha Bandhan holiday, a movie round with one’s siblings is always a good time.

Here is a selection of films that tenderly portray the love and loyalty shared among siblings.

Raksha Bandhan

Lala’s father built a chaat store, which Lala Kedarnath operates as the oldest and only brother of four sisters. On her deathbed, Lala tells his fragile mother that he will marry only after sending his sisters to acceptable homes. Lala relentlessly pursues his sisters’ marriages while respecting his family standards. Lala also struggles with his romantic relationship with Sapna, his childhood love. However, Lala’s dedication and love for his sisters hinder his and Sapna’s romance. Raksha Bandhan commemorates family, love, and sacrifice.

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Dil Dhadakne Do

The film, which takes place on a cruise, examines the love and respect between two siblings in depth. Ayesha and Kabir, who both grew up in a privileged section of New Delhi, are each other’s closest confidants and stand together in the face of familial discord. But they are constantly cast in a negative light and made to feel like outsiders. However, they have each other’s backs.

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Sarbjit

This is the true story of Sarabjit Singh, who, in 1990, claimed to murder 14 people in a series of bombings throughout the Pakistani region of Punjab. The courts and former president Pervez Musharraf both denied his requests for clemency. The film follows Dalbir Kaur, the sister of Sarabjit Singh, as she fights for her brother’s release from a Pakistani jail where he was illegally held for almost twenty years.

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Iqbal

The protagonist, Iqbal, is a deaf and mute cricket fanatic with big dreams to become a bowler but a lot of obstacles to overcome. His sister saves the day by interpreting for him and encouraging him to follow his passion. She was the one who encouraged, inspired, and supported him the most.

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Dhanak – Rainbow

Chotu, a blind youngster, and his older sister Pari live in a small village in Rajasthan. All Pari wants is for her blind brother to see again. One day, she sees a notice for an eye donation featuring her favourite celebrity, Shah Rukh Khan. Pari has been trying to contact Shah Rukh Khan, via letters for a while but has heard nothing back. Pari finds out that Shah Rukh Khan is currently in Jaisalmer for a shoot at that time. This inspires her, so she and Chotu embark on the long, lonely journey to Jaisalmer.

Watch on: Netflix

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