Raksha Bandhan: 7 iconic films where sisters protected their brothers

Sarbjit showcases the extreme pain, both physical and mental, a sister can take for the sake of her brother. The film deals with the real story of Dalbir Kaur, played by Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who struggles to get her brother, Sarbjit (Randeep Hooda) released from a Pakistani jail. Although the film didn’t do well at the box-office, its brother-sister angle is memorable. 

This is by far the most unusual bhai-behen saga in mainstream Hindi cinema. In the film, Fiza (Karisma Kapoor) goes on a mission to find her missing brother, Amaan (Hrithik Roshan). In the end comes the real shock when Fiza kills Amaan. Although she does this for his own good, it is one of the most heart-wrenching scenes between a brother and sister in Hindi cinema.  
 

This film by Onir smartly intertwines a sister’s love for her brother in a story dealing with AIDS and homosexuality. My Brother Nikhil sees Juhi Chawla’s character standing by her brother, played by Sanjay Suri, when he is afflicted with HIV and later, AIDS. The way she fights for her brother makes the film emotionally appealing. 

Even while the film revolved around the achievements of Milkha Singh, Divya Dutta's portrayal of a loving, kind sister won accolades. Throughout the film, Dutta portrays the emotional struggle of a hardworking woman who moulds a young rebellious turk into a champion sprinter.

Jaane Tu..Ya Jaane Na was an embodiment of the confused relationships that millenials go through. In a quirky love story, the most endearing scenes were those between Genelia D'Souza and Prateik Babbar. The film delicately explored the evolving relationship of a dominating sister and an introvert brother, through casual yet deep conversations between them. The characters were believable and relatable.

Nagesh Kukunoor’s Iqbal is one of the best Hindi films on the game of cricket. It also marked a remarkable debut for Shreyas Talpade, who spoke through expressions and gestures since he played a mute character. But the film is also known for the manner in which Iqbal’s younger sister (Shweta Prasad) helps him achieve his dream of playing for team India. 

This is yet another Nagesh Kukunoor film in the list. The film strikes a chord because the brother-sister duo, played by Hetal Gada and Krrish Chhabria, are kids. The sister going on a mission to help her visually-challenged younger brother gain eyesight and seeking help from their favourite actor, Shah Rukh Khan is what makes the film appealing.