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India Today
5 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Given choice to retreat amid Pak shelling, 7 BSF women sent enemy running
This was almost an imitation of JP Dutta's 1997 film Border. Despite facing intense shelling and given the option to withdraw from their border posts, the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel not only defended, but hit back. The bravehearts, in this case, were an all-woman team being led by Assistant Commandant Neha Bhandari. For three long days and nights, as an infuriated Pakistan retaliated to India's Operation Sindoor, the seven women stayed put, defended their posts, and made the enemy makes this instance of bravery by the women soldiers in Jammu and Kashmir's Akhnoor sector even more noteworthy is the fact that this was their first active combat engagement. Most of the seven BSF personnel had joined the border-guarding force within the last two to three years. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for them, and they seized it with Commandant Bhandari, who was leading the team, joined the BSF about three years ago. In doing so, Bhandari became the first woman officer from India to lead a team in a combat role, even as the Indian Army is yet to deploy women in similar Operation Sindoor, the BSF retaliated with full force – striking back at 76 Pakistani border outposts and 42 forward defence locations, and destroying three terrorist launch pads, along with 70 forward Pakistani BHANDARI: SERVICE RUNS IN HER BLOODadvertisementBhandari and her team were given the choice to withdraw by their male seniors. But for Bhandari, whose roots lie deep in a family tradition of service, stepping back was never an option. With a grandfather who was an Army veteran, and both her parents CRPF personnel, Bhandari knew the honour of service."I feel proud to be manning a post along the International Border with my troops. It is approximately 150 metres away from the Pakistani post in the Akhnoor-Pargwal area," Bhandari told news agency PTI. "It was an honour to serve at the forward post and give a befitting reply with all available weapons from my post to enemy posts."During the operation, the women personnel manned critical positions, delivering heavy retaliatory fire on Pakistani locations in adjoining Sialkot."I had three posts falling in my area. I pinned down the people at all three hostile locations. We hit them with every weapon we had. They were forced to flee their posts," Bhandari told operation spanned three days and three nights, ending only after sustained fire from the BSF forced the Pakistani forces to retreat from their forward OTHERS WHO WERE 'HIGH ON JOSH'Of the six women who engaged in direct firing, four had joined the force as recently as 2023, while two brought nearly two decades of experience. Veterans Manjit Kour and Malkit Kour from Punjab led two crucial positions—an observation post and a Swapna Rath and Shampa Basak from West Bengal, Sumi Xess from Jharkhand, and Jyoti Banian from Odisha, the mission was a powerful test of the skills and discipline developed through rigorous Shankari Das, who manned a gun position on a forward post, said, "We have our duties. Just as we are deployed at the border, we carry out our tasks as usual. Our senior commanders briefed us on the situation and warned that firing might take place. We were instructed to respond to fire with fire. So, as soon as the firing started, we responded with fire.""The 'josh' was quite high. Everyone among us gave their best, because everything we did was for the country and its honour," she stakes were high."I had 18 to 19 women border guards with me. To be precise, six women were engaged in direct firing at observation post locations. We are proud of them," said have had to fight for combat roles. But this example of valour by the BSF personnel will have several succeeding stories. For the first time in history, 17 women officer cadets passed out from the National Defence Academy (NDA) on InMust Watch
India Today
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
I'll expose everyone: Suniel Shetty claims Ahan targeted for saying yes to Border 2
Film 'Border 2' is the much-awaited sequel to JP Dutta's 1997 patriotic blockbuster 'Border'. Directed by Anurag Singh, the film stars Sunny Deol, who was a part of the original. It also marks a significant moment for actor Ahan Shetty. However, Ahan's involvement in this sequel has not come without a recent interview with Zoom, veteran actor Suniel Shetty revealed that his son Ahan faced considerable backlash within the industry for choosing 'Border 2' over other projects. Shetty alleged that Ahan was removed from several films and targeted with false rumours as a result of his this is the film that will keep you alive, it will keep your father alive for decades to come. On 26 January and 15 August, we will always be seen. Ahan let go of many things for this film. A lot of opportunities slipped out of his hands due to egos. He was removed from films and then blamed. Rumours were spread that he comes with expensive bodyguards, and paid articles were published," Suniel said, recalling his advice to Ahan. 'I've never spoken about this before - this is the first time. Stories were made up because Ahan wanted to do 'Border', while others wanted their own films to be made. Everything was manipulated," Suniel actor did not mince words when he warned those he believes are conspiring against Ahan. "If this escalates further, I will hold a press conference and expose everyone. Jinki dhajjiyan udani hai, uda dunga (I will tear down whoever needs to be exposed),' he 2', produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, JP Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta, also stars Varun Dhawan and Diljit Dosanjh. The film is slated for release on January 23, 2026,.Meanwhile, Suniel Shetty himself continues to stay active in cinema. His latest historical action drama 'Kesari Veer', co-starring Sooraj Pancholi, Vivek Oberoi, and Akanksha Sharma, recently hit theatres. He will next appear in the ensemble comedy 'Welcome to the Jungle', featuring a star-studded cast including Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, and Raveena Watch
India Gazette
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
MDDA VP Tiwari meets with Sunny Deol on sets of 'Border 2' in Dehradun
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], May 20 (ANI): Actor Sunny Deol is currently in Dehradun shooting for the much-anticipated film 'Border 2.' On Tuesday, Banshidhar Tiwari, Chief Executive Officer of the Uttarakhand Film Vikas Parishad, visited the set at Halduwala in Dehradun and met with the actor. A picture from their meeting surfaced online in which the duo can be seen exchanging pleasantries. During the interaction, meaningful discussions were held on Uttarakhand's film policy, location diversity and support being given by the state government. CEO Tiwari said that 'the kind of positive and comfortable environment the film unit is getting here makes the state a strong destination for film production.' Directed by Anurag Singh, 'Border 2' is set to be a grand cinematic spectacle with a star-studded ensemble cast that includes Sunny Deol reprising his legendary role, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty. The original film, helmed by JP Dutta, was a landmark in Indian cinema, depicting the 1971 India-Pakistan war, and introduced audiences to unforgettable characters like Suniel Shetty's portrayal of BSF officer Bhairav Singh. The film 'Border 2' boasts a stellar production team, including Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, JP Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta. (ANI)
Indian Express
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Suniel Shetty recalls rejecting Border after hearing of JP Dutta's temper: ‘I might just slap him'
Actor Suniel Shetty has been in the industry for over three decades now. The actor has had some iconic films to his credit, JP Dutta's Border is one of them. While he received lots of love and adulation for his role in the war film, there was a time when Suniel had rejected the offer to do Border. Recently, in a conversation with Radio Nasha, the actor shared how he had initially said no to the film due to director JP Dutta's bad temper. However, later on, he went on to become great friends with the director. Talking about how he had made a judgment about JP Dutta based on a few stories he heard, Suniel said, 'I had initially said no to Border because there was a hearsay, JP Dutta was very strict, and if he got upset, he would verbally abuse too. I was hot-tempered too, so he had come to meet me, and I had told him that I would get back. But I told my secretary that I will not be able to do this, because if he ended up verbally abusing me, I might just raise my hand at him because I am as hot-tempered, so I will hit back. I didn't want to spoil relations with anybody.' Also Read: Suniel Shetty says Hera Pheri is a 'deshbhakti film'; addresses comparisons with Akshay Kumar: 'Ticket nahi bikti hai meri films ki' A post shared by Suniel Shetty (@ He further added, 'But JP was so adamant on having me as Bhairav Singh in Border that he connected with Bharat Shah, who knew my mother-in-law. So when the film came through her and she sat me down and explained, I agreed, and kept a condition that if he abused, I would walk out of the film then. But then, from the first day JP and I hit it like a house on fire, I genuinely feel that he is one fellow who cast me in his film even in my worst phase. He never saw the commercial aspects of my films; that's what you call a true friend.' 'I must have missed so many relationships and beautiful people in my life, assuming or hearing something about someone. From then I decided that I would weigh every relationship of mine, and not allow judgment from others to come into my life. Since then, I have seen such a change in my life that it's unbelievable,' Suniel Shetty said. On the work front, Suniel Shetty will be seen in Kesari Veer, which releases on 23rd May. As for JP Dutta, he is making Border 2, which also stars Suniel Shetty's son Ahan, other than Sunny Deol, Ayushmann Khurrana, Diljit Dosanjh, Paramvir Singh Cheema, and Varun Dhawan, amongst others.
Pink Villa
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Did you know Suniel Shetty had initially rejected his role in Border? The reason will leave you stunned
Border continues to remain one of the iconic movies, Suniel Shetty has been a part of. His portrayal of Bhairav Singh Rathod in the JP Dutta directorial can't be forgotten by ardent cinephiles. But did you know that the actor initially rejected being part of the 1997 war film? Suniel Shetty was in a conversation with Radio Nasha, sharing why he didn't want to be part of Border. The veteran Bollywood star went on to explain that there was a buzz in the industry that filmmaker JP Dutta was a strict person. 'When he would be upset, gaali bhi de dete they. (When he would be upset, he would abuse others too)' shared the Hera Pheri actors. At the time when Dutta came to meet Shetty, the actor told him that he would get back to him. However, the superstar quickly informed his secretary that he couldn't be a part of Dutta's movie. Sharing the reason behind it, the Main Hoon Na actor expressed, 'Kyunki usne gaali dediya toh mai haath utha dunga. (Because if he abused me, I would also raise my hand.) I am as hot-tempered, and I'll hit back. So, I don't want to spoil relationships with anybody.' But the Border maker was so adamant on casting Suniel in the role of Bhairav Singh Rathod that he connected with someone who knew the star's mother-in-law. Hence, when his MIL sat him down and talked about doing the movie, he could deny it. However, the Dhadkan actor stated a condition on being part of the classic. Shetty stated that if something went out of hand between him and JP Dutta, he would walk out of the movie. But thankfully, nothing of that sort happened, and the actor and filmmaker hit it off 'like a house on fire.' Hera Pheri 3. The upcoming comic caper will also star Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal reprising their roles as Raju and Babu Bhaiya. Earlier, Pinkvilla exclusively reported that the film is slated to go on floors in December 2025.
