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Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
EXCLUSIVE: Sonam Bajwa joins Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty in Border 2
Pinkvilla was the first to report that JP Dutta, Bhushan Kumar, and Nidhi Dutta are collaborating on Border 2 and have roped in a strong starcast led by Sunny Deol with Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty among others. We also informed our readers that the film will take off from the point where Border ended, and is a sequel in true sense. Soon after, we also broke the news that the makers of this Anurag Singh directorial will be bringing back the iconic 'Sandese Aate Hai' with Sonu Nigam and Arijit Singh as the singers. And now, we have exclusively that Sonam Bajwa has joined the cast of Border 2 for a key role and the actress will start shooting for the film by the end of June. According to sources, the actress plays the part of a strong-headed Punjabi Girl in the film. 'Sonam Bajwa is paired alongside Diljit Dosanjh in Border 2. Much like Border, her character has a strong emotional arc, and her dynamics with Diljit will stand-out as one of the major highlights, alongside the war sequences and the Indo-Pak conflict,' revealed a source. The source further informed that the makers have started shooting with Diljit Dosanjh in Pune, and the rest of the cast will be joining in a fortnight. 'Border 2 will be shot from June until Mid-August, with combination shoot of all the lead actors – Sunny, Varun, Diljit, Ahan, and Sonam – among others. The makers will be locking one more top female actor to play the parts alongside Varun and the casting is presently underway,' the source added. Border 2 is scheduled for Republic Day 2026 release, and the makers have promised to mount it as the biggest war film of Indian Cinema. Around 60 percent of the shoot is already wrapped up, and the remaining portions of this Anurag Singh directorial will be concluded by August. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates!
NDTV
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Sandese Aate Hai 2.0: Arijit Singh And Sonu Nigam To Rekindle Patriotic Magic In Border 2
New Delhi: After almost three decades, the cult classic war film Border is making a comeback with a second instalment. Just like the original, the upcoming film will also feature Sunny Deol. Directed by JP Dutta, Border 2 introduces new cast members, including Diljit Dosanjh, Varun Dhawan, and Ahan Shetty. The sequel will also feature Sandese Aate Hai 2.0 – a recreated version of the iconic 1997 song that moved an entire generation. And here is the best part – the new version will have vocals by two of India's biggest artists, Sonu Nigam and Arijit Singh. The original song was sung by Roop Kumar Rathod and Sonu Nigam, with lyrics penned by Javed Akhtar and music by Anu Malik. According to Pinkvilla, producers Bhushan Kumar, JP Dutta and Nidhi Dutta have acquired the rights to Sandese Aate Hai for a record-breaking sum. A source, close to the development, told the publication, ' Sandese Aate Hai is the soul of Border, and the producer has left no stone unturned to get the rights for a record sum. It's among the highest price that a producer has spent to recreate a melody, but Bhushan knows the importance of Sandese Aate Hai in Border, and is confident that the patriotic song will reap rich dividends in the long run.' The insider further revealed that Sandese Aate Hai 2.0 highlights the emotional and physical hardships faced by the Indian Armed Forces. 'The work on Sandese Aate Hai 2.0 has been going on for the longest time and the makers have cracked a version that justifies the legacy of the first part. While the original song was sung by Sonu Nigam and Roop Kumar Rathod, Sandese Aate Hai 2.0 will be sung by Sonu Nigam with Arijit Singh. This is clearly being positioned as the biggest song of Indian Cinema. The song will be picturized on Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, and Diljit Dosanjh among others,' the source added. Border 2 will hit the cinema screens on January 23, 2026.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Arijit Singh postpones Abu Dhabi concert amid India-Pakistan tensions; here's what he said
Arijt Singh postpones Abu Dhabi concert Live Events Arijit Singh's concert post Pahalgam attack Arijit Singh to collaborate with Sonu Nigam? (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel In light of the tense situation between India and Pakistan, Arijit Singh has postponed his concert in Abu Dhabi. The event was originally scheduled to take place on May 9. The singer has shared a post on Instagram confirming the delay in the concert and assuring fans that a new date would be announced the Pahalgam attack on April 22, the Indian armed forces launched precision missile strikes on terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK). Codenamed Operation Sindoor , the strikes were launched as a retaliation for the Pahalgam terror Singh's team shared a note regarding the Abu Dhabi event. The message read, 'Dear Fans, due to recent events, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the Arijit Singh live concert in Abu Dhabi, originally scheduled for 9 May 2025, at the Etihad Arena, Yas Island. We deeply appreciate your patience, support, and understanding during this time. We are working closely with the venue and the new date will be announced soon'.The message also said that tickets for the concert will be valid for the new date as well. Attendees could either use the same ticket or opt for a full refund. The concert goers have one week, starting May 12, to start the refund a look at Arijit Singh's post here:This is not the first concert by an Indian artist that has been rescheduled over the past few weeks. Post the Pahalgam attack, Arijit Singh had cancelled his Chennai concert. Other singers, such as Shreya Ghoshal and Papon, had also rescheduled or cancelled Khan had postponed his UK tour in the light of the Pahalgam attack as claim that Sonu Nigam and Arijit Singh will soon sing a track for Border 2 . The song will be a recreation of Sandese Aate Hai from Border. According to Pinkvilla, the rights of the iconic track have already been secured by the production 2 stars Sunny Deol, Ayushmann Khurrana, Diljit Dosanjh and Varun Dhawan. The Bollywood movie is expected to hit theatres on Republic Day 2026.
India Today
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Sonu Nigam, Arijit Singh to recreate Sandese Aate Hai song for Border 2: Report
The iconic song 'Sandese Aate Hai' from the 1997 film 'Border' is set to return in its upcoming sequel 'Border 2'. Singers Sonu Nigam and Arijit Singh are teaming up for a new version titled Sandese Aate Hai film 'Border 2', was announced by Sunny Deol in 2024. The film is a follow-up to the original 'Border', which became known for its action-packed war sequences and powerful yet emotional music, especially the song 'Sandese Aate Hai'. The original track, sung by Sonu Nigam and Roop Kumar Rathod, became an anthem that resonated with many across India for its emotional portrayal of soldiers' feelings during with 'Sandese Aate Hai 2.0', Sonu Nigam will re-associate with the song, but this time with the addition of Arijit suggest that Bhushan Kumar, the producer of music label T-Series, has secured the rights to the original song for Rs 10 crore, marking a record for the highest amount ever spent to recreate a Bollywood song. According to Pinkvilla, Bhushan Kumar understands the emotional value of 'Sandese Aate Hai' in the Border franchise, and he believes the recreated song will bring the same impact to 'Border 2.' 'Sandese Aate Hai is the soul of Border, and the producer has left no stone unturned to get the rights for a record sum. It's among the highest price that a producer has spent to recreate a melody, but Bhushan knows the importance of Sandese Aate Hai in Border, and is confident that the patriotic song will reap rich dividends in long run,' a source close to the development revealed to the work on Sandese Aate Hai 2.0 has been going on for the longest time and the makers have cracked a version that justifies the legacy of the first part. While the original song was sung by Sonu Nigam and Roop Kumar Rathod, Sandese Aate Hai 2.0 will be sung by Sonu Nigam with Arijit Singh. This is clearly being positioned as the biggest song of Indian Cinema. The song will be picturised on Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, and Diljit Dosanjh among others,' the source for 'Border 2' is currently in full swing, with the production team aiming to wrap up by August 2025. 'Sandese Aate Hai 2.0' will serve as a tribute to the Indian Army. The movie is being produced by JP Dutta, Bhushan Kumar, and Nidhi Dutta.
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sonu Nigam and Arijit Singh collaborate for iconic 'Sandese Aate Hai 2.0' in 'Border 2': Report
Following the massive box office hit of ' Gadar 2 ', Sunny Deol is set to bring back another beloved patriotic epic with 'Border 2'. Directed by Anurag Singh, the much-awaited sequel has officially begun filming, featuring a star-studded cast including and Diljit Dosanjh. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Billed as 'India's Biggest War Film,' the project aims for a spectacular release on Republic Day 2026, promising an even grander scale than before. Emotional Significance of 'Sandese Aate Hai' As reported by Pinkvilla, producers Bhushan Kumar, JP Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta have secured the rights to the iconic song 'Sandese Aate Hai'' from the 1997 classic Border for a staggering Rs 10 crore-plus, marking the highest fee ever paid to license a Hindi film track. A source shared that this song is the heart and soul of Border, and Bhushan Kumar was determined to preserve its emotional impact in the new version. Rather than simply remaking it, the song serves as a heartfelt tribute to the Indian Armed Forces. The New Version: 'Sandese Aate Hai 2.0' The updated version, titled ' Sandese Aate Hai 2.0 ', combines the classic feel of the original with contemporary musical elements. While returns as a vocalist, he will be joined by this time. According to sources, the song will depict the heartfelt struggles and inner conflicts of soldiers and will be visually presented featuring Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, and Diljit Dosanjh. Film Setting and Production Details Set during the 1971 India–Pakistan War, the film carries forward JP Dutta's tradition of blending heartfelt emotion with patriotic intensity. Production is well underway, with plans to finish by August 2025. Boasting a remarkable cast, the return of legendary music, and grand storytelling goals, Border 2 promises to be much more than a sequel-it's poised to be a major cinematic spectacle.
