The ultimate Raksha Bandhan playlist: Songs that define brother-sister love

Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on August 22 this year and is regarded as one of India’s most important religious festivals. Raksha Bandhan translates to “Protection Bond,” which represents the vow to protect. On this day, sisters wrap ‘Rakhi’ around their brothers’ wrists.

We have compiled a list of evergreen Bollywood songs that perfectly defines the pious bond of a brother and sister. Check out our Raksha Bandhan list to listen to on Rakhi Day to make it more joyful. 

Yeh Rakhi Bandhaan Hai Aisa

This song is from the movie Be-Imaan and sung by the legendary singers, Lata Mangeshkar and Mukesh. It was released in 1972. Shankar Jaikishan composed this song and Verma Malik penned it down. The song describes the importance of the brother-sister relationship.

Mere Bhaiya Mere Chanda

This song was released in the year 1965 and describes the importance of a brother in a sister’s life. It is from the movie Kaajal and sung by Asha Bhosle. The song was written by Sahir Ludhianvi and Ravi Shankar Sharma composed it.

Behna ne Bhai Ki Kalai Se

This wonderful song is written by Indeevar and sung by Suman Kalyanpur. Shankar Jaikishan composed it and Indeevar got nominated for Filmfare for this song. It is from the movie Resham Ki Dori which was released in the year 1974. This song describes the lovely relationship between brother and sister.

Phoolon Ka Taron Ka

This beautiful and most famous Rakshabandhan song was released in the year 1971 and sung by Kishore Kumar. It is from the movie Hare Rama Hare Krishna and penned by Anand Bakshi. This song describes the importance of a sister in a brother’s life. R.D Burman and Shibu Pintu composed this song.

Bhaiya Mere Rakhi Ke Bandhan Ko Nibhana

This melodious song is from the movie Choti Behen and it was released in the year 1959. Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar sang this song, Shankar Jaikishan composed it, and Shailendra wrote it down. This song perfectly describes the beautiful and pure relationship between brother and sister.