For decades, the stereotypical Bollywood brother-sister relationship followed a predictable script where the brother was the protector, and the sister was the protectee. However, recent films such as Jigra (2024), Raksha Bandhan (2022), Sarbjit (2016), Dil Dhadakne Do (2015), My Brother... Nikhil (2005), and Josh (2000) have challenged this trope by exploring complex, lived-in sibling relationships. Writers like Aatish Kapadia are moving away from the excessively sweet and sentimental portrayals of brother-sister relationships, recognizing that love between siblings can take many forms, including the sister becoming the protector. Omung Kumar's Sarbjit (2016) showcases Dalbir Kaur's decades-long struggle to secure her brother's release from Pakistani imprisonment, while Jigra (2024) features Alia Bhatt's older sister taking on an entire system to save her younger brother. In casting sibling roles, filmmakers like Harry Parmar aim for actors who have not been seen as a romantic pair and never worked together before, ensuring a balanced portrayal of the relationship.