Javed Akhtar Declines to Write Song for Border 2

The iconic song ‘Sandese Aate Hain’ from the superhit film Border still holds a special place in the hearts of audiences. The lyrics were written by veteran lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar, who also received a National Award for the song.
However, when Akhtar was approached to write for the sequel Border 2, he declined the offer.

Speaking to the media, Javed Akhtar took a dig at the makers and said, "They asked me to write for the film, but I refused. I truly believe this is a kind of intellectual and creative bankruptcy. You already have a hit song and want to modify it slightly and release it again. Either create new songs or admit that you cannot produce work of the same calibre."

After Akhtar’s remarks, producer Bhushan Kumar reacted and explained why including the song was important. At a promotional event, he said,
"I think this film cannot be made without three things — first, the title Border; second, Sunny sir; and third, the song ‘Sandese Aate Hain’. From the beginning, it was clear to us that the song had to be part of the film."

Bhushan Kumar further added, "The lyrics have been changed according to the situation. We are not recreating the first Border, but telling different stories related to the 1971 war and other soldiers. The lyrics are written based on those stories, which is why Manoj Muntashir has penned this version."

The recreated version of ‘Sandese Aate Hain’ is titled ‘Ghar Kab Aaoge’ in Border 2. The song has been sung by Sonu Nigam, Arijit Singh, Diljit Dosanjh, and Vishal Mishra.

With this controversy, Border 2 has generated even more buzz among audiences ahead of its release.