Raksha Bandhan, one of the most revered festivals in India, honours the special relationship between siblings. On this day, sisters tie colourful threads called Rakhi around their brother’s wrists in exchange for their brothers’ promises to protect their sisters. This year, Raksha Bandhan is being celebrated today on August 19. Any festival feels incomplete without songs. To make this day a memorable one, include these popular Bollywood tracks to your Rakhi celebrations:

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Phoolon Ka Taron Ka

Talking about the perfect Raksha Bandhan songs, the list should start from this timeless classic that has touched the hearts of millions. The combination of two iconic singers of all time Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar, soul-stirring lyrics by Anand Bakshi and beautiful composition by R D Burman made this track memorable. The song was a part of the 1971 film Hare Rama Hare Krishna, which featured the yesteryear’s superstar Dev Anand, Mumtaz, Zeenat Aman and Prem Chopra in the lead roles.

Bhaiya Mere Rakhi Ke Bandhan Ko Nibhana

Another timeless classic track that celebrates the bond between a brother and a sister. Lata Mangeshkar’s soulful voice, combined with Shailendra’s emotional lyrics and Jaikishan’s composition, results in a song that beautifully reflects the festival’s sentiments. The song featured in the 1959 drama film Chhoti Bahen, which starred actor Balraj Sahni, Rehman and actress Nanda in the lead roles. This song needs to be on your Raksha Bandhan playlist.

Behna Ne Bhai Ki Kalai Se

Sung by Suman Kalyanpur and penned by Indiwar, the melodious track featured in the 1974 film Resham Ki Dor starring Dharmendra and Saira Banu. The track beautifully captures the bond of love and protection between siblings. It was composed by Shankar Jaikishan.

Dhaagon Se Baandhaa

Singers Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal’s melodious voice and Himesh Reshammiya’s music made this track one of the most loved Rakhi songs. The track beautifully encapsulates the spirit of the Raksha Bandhan festivities, depicting the brother’s commitment to protect her sister. It appeared in the 2022 comedy-drama film Raksha Bandhan and featured Akshay Kumar, Sadia Khateeb, Deepika Khanna, Smrithi Srikanth and Sahejmeen Kaur.

Mere Bhaiya Mere Chanda

Sung by the legendary singer Asha Bhosale and composed by Ravi, the soulful track from the 1965 romantic drama film Kaajal was picturised on Tragedy Queen Meena Kumari. The song garnered much appreciation from the audiences and is still considered one of the best Rakhi songs. The film also starred Dharmendra, Raaj Kumar, Mumtaz and Helen in pivotal roles.

Which one of them is your favourite?