Raksha Bandhan 2024: Josh to Hum Saath Saath Hain, films where the brother protected his sister till the end

Celebrate Raksha Bandhan with your siblings by binge-watching these movie recommendations on OTT.

Hum Saath Saath Hain

The festival of Raksha Bandhan is celebrated for the special connections that we share with our siblings. This festival is not just limited to brother and sister duo but also sisters and brothers who protect each other for life. As you celebrate this beautiful day with your loved ones, we have some movie recommendations for you that match the vibe for the day and show the unending love between the siblings.

5 films on OTT to binge-watch with your sibling this Raksha Bandhan

Hum Saath Saath Hain (ShemarooMe [OTTplay Premium])

Directed by Sooraj Barjatya, this film is all about family relationships. When Prem (Salman Khan), Vinod (Mohnish Bahl), and Vivek (Saif Ali Khan)'s sister Sangeeta (Neelam Kothari) faces a tragedy, their mother Mamta (Reema Lagoo) gets instigated by her close friends, and she embitters her heart towards her stepson Vivek. However, the siblings and their love for each other is so strong that even their mother's decision couldn't separate them.

Raksha Bandhan (ZEE5 [OTTplay Premium])

Akshay Kumar starrer Raksha Bandhan is about a brother who struggles to get married his four sisters due to monetary issues. The film will make you laugh your hearts out with Kumar's comic timing and funny dialogues, however, it ends on a sentimental note that will surely make you cry. The film showcases the brother-sister's bond beautifully. The film also stars Bhumi Pednekar, Sadia Khateeb, Sahejmeen Kaur, Deepika Khanna, and Smrithi Srikanth.

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Josh (SonyLIV [OTTplay Premium])

The narrative of Josh revolves around Max (Shah Rukh Khan) who lives in Goa with his twin sister Shirley (Aishwarya Rai). When Mac discovers that his sister is in love with Rahul (Chandrachur Singh) who’s the brother of his rival Prakash (Sharad Kapoor), he becomes protective of his sister and starts a fight. The film shows how deep a brother’s love for his sister can get when it comes to his safety

Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya (ShemarooMe [OTTplay Premium])

Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya stars Dharmendra, Kajol, Salman Khan, Arbaaz Khan, among others. The story of the film revolves around Suraj (Salman), the most popular boy in the university. When he falls in love with a simple girl Muskan (Kajol), she too reciprocates his love, but Suraj will have to win the hearts of her brother (Arbaaz) and uncle (Dharmendra) to marry Muskan. The film shows how a brother can be so strict in choosing the perfect man for his sister as he loves her unconditionally.

Hum Aapke Hain Koun (ShemarooMe [OTTplay Premium])

When Prem (Salman Khan) meets Nisha (Madhuri Dixit), his brother Rajesh’s (Mohnish Bahl) sister-in-law, they fall in love. But destiny has other plans as Nisha’s sister dies in an accident. She is then expected to marry Rajesh and Prem and Nisha decide to sacrifice their love for their siblings. However, they reunite when the family gets to know about their secret love and happily accepts it. The film perfectly portrays how Prem gets ready to get away with the love of his life for his brothers' happiness.

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