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India Today
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Diljit Dosanjh to begin Border 2 shooting with Sunny Deol in June: Report
Singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh is set to begin shooting for the much-awaited war film 'Border 2' from June 10. He will be seen sharing screen space with Sunny Deol, who returns as his iconic character from the 1997 blockbuster 'Border'.As per a Pinkvilla report, Sunny Deol has already started shooting for his part, and Diljit will join him in the first schedule. Later, in July, Diljit will also shoot with Varun Dhawan. The makers are planning to wrap the shooting by August 10, source close to the development told the news portal, "Diljit Dosanjh plays a very interesting part in 'Border', bringing in the heart to the tale of the 1971 war between India and Pakistan. He begins his journey on 'Border 2' from June 10, and will be shooting for the sequences with Sunny Deol in the first leg." 'Diljit has powerful moments with Sunny Deol and Varun Dhawan, as also Ahan Shetty. There's also a strong backstory to his role," the source said. Anurag Singh is looking to call it a wrap on 'Border 2' by August 10. 'While Sunny Deol is looking to finish shooting for large-chunk of his role in June end, Diljit Dosanjh and Varun Dhawan will wrap up their part in the month of August 2025," the source will play the role of Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, a brave Indian Air Force officer who was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra for his courage in the 1971 India-Pakistan war. Varun Dhawan, on the other hand, will play Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya, another war hero who also received the Param Vir Chakra. Sunny Deol's role in the film is said to be inspired by the 1999 Kargil by Anurag Singh, 'Border 2' also stars Ahan Shetty, and is being produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, JP Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta. The film is expected to hit theatres on January 23, 2026, just ahead of Republic Watch
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Diljit Dosanjh To Start Shooting For Border 2 From June? Here's What We Know
Last Updated: And most likely the shooting will be completed in August. Makers are eyeing 2026 Republic Day release. Sunny Deol is currently busy with the shoot of Border 2. The film, directed by Anurag Singh, is a sequel to the iconic 1997 movie Border and features a star-studded cast including Diljit Dosanjh, Varun Dhawan and Ahan Shetty. Pinkvilla has exclusively reported that Diljit will be starting the shoot of his part from June. And most likely, the shooting will be completed in August. Makers are eyeing a 2026 Republic Day release. Well, an official confirmation is still awaited. The entertainment portal quoted a source saying, 'Diljit Dosanjh plays a very interesting part in Border, bringing in the heart to the tale of the 1971 war between India and Pakistan. He begins his journey on Border 2 from June 10, and will be shooting for the sequences with Sunny Deol in the first leg." The source further informs that the actor will shoot with Varun Dhawan in the second leg of his stint, starting from July. 'Diljit has powerful moments with Sunny Deol and Varun Dhawan, as also Ahan Shetty. There's also a strong backstory to his role," the source adds. Anurag Singh is looking to call it a wrap on Border 2 by August 10. 'While Sunny Deol is looking to finish shooting for large-chunk of his role in June end, Diljit Dosanjh and Varun Dhawan will wrap up their part in the month of August 2025," the source concludes. Earlier, Mid-day has reported that Varun would play Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya, who received the Param Vir Chakra for his bravery and was promoted to Colonel after the 1971 Indo-Pak war in 1976. The source further mentioned 'Apart from holding look sessions with designer Sheetal Sharma, Varun met Indian officers, celebrated Army Day with them and [in conversations] tried to gain a deeper understanding of their lives," said a source, adding that the cast and crew prepped for a year before going on floors. 'Varun's scenes will begin with his departure from Sisana village in Haryana, joining the army, to his journey in the Indo-Pak war." Border 2 was announced in June last year. Sunny Deol is all set to reprise his iconic character from JP Dutta's 1997 blockbuster war film Border, in this highly anticipated sequel. The cast also includes Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty. The film, directed by Anurag Singh, is backed by a powerhouse production team comprising Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, JP Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta. Border 2 is set to release in the theatres on January 23, 2026. First Published:
Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
EXCLUSIVE: Diljit Dosanjh to start Border 2 with Sunny Deol in June; Film wrap in August
In 2024, Bhushan Kumar, JP Dutta and Nidhi Dutta joined forces on the biggest war film of Indian Cinema, Border 2. Soon after, the makers announced the star-studded line-up of the film with Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty. The film went on floors in November 2024, and the shoot is going-on in full swing ever since then. Pinkvilla has exclusively learnt that Diljit Dosanjh is all set to start shooting for this Anurag Singh directorial from June 10. A source shares, ' Diljit Dosanjh plays a very interesting part in Border, bringing in the heart to the tale of the 1971 war between India and Pakistan. He begins his journey on Border 2 from June 10, and will be shooting for the sequences with Sunny Deol in the first leg.' The source further informs that the actor will shoot with Varun Dhawan in the second leg of his stint, starting from July. 'Diljit has powerful moments with Sunny Deol and Varun Dhawan, as also Ahan Shetty. There's also a strong backstory to his role,' the source adds. Anurag Singh is looking to call it a wrap on Border 2 by August 10. 'While Sunny Deol is looking to finish shooting for large-chunk of his role in June end, Diljit Dosanjh and Varun Dhawan will wrap up their part in the month of August 2025,' the source concludes. Border 2 is on track for a Republic Day 2026 release. For those unaware, the film is a sequel to the 1997 blockbuster, Border, and is touted to be the biggest war film of Indian Cinema. Much like the first part, this one too is set against the backdrop of 1971 India-Pakistan War. The makers are bringing back the anthem, Sandese Aate Hai in Border 2, the new version is sung by Sunny Deol and Arijit Singh. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sunny Deol to recreate iconic rocket launcher scene in Border 2- Exclusive
fans, brace yourselves — the legendary actor is all set to relive one of the most iconic moments of his career in the much-awaited sequel Border 2. The original Border, directed by , is remembered for many powerful scenes, but one that stands out even today is its explosive climax, where Sunny's character, Major Kuldeep Singh, takes on enemy tanks with a rocket launcher, turning the tide of battle. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Sunny Deol Gets Real About 'Jaat', Pressure Post-Gadar 2 & Why He STILL Hates Dancing | EXCLUSIVE Now, sources close to the production have exclusively revealed to ETimes that a similar high-voltage sequence has been recreated for Border 2. 'It's a homage to the original,' says the source. 'The team wanted to bring back that larger-than-life, goosebump-inducing moment for the sequel, and Sunny sir was completely on board with the idea.' What's even more impressive is that the 68-year-old actor insisted on performing the action sequence himself, staying true to his decades-old reputation for doing his own stunts. The source adds, 'The scene has already been shot, and you won't believe your eyes when you see Sunny paaji, with a heavy rocket launcher slung over his shoulder, charging towards enemy positions. The entire crew was left stunned watching his energy and commitment. That rocket launcher weighed several kilos, but he carried it like it was nothing.' Interestingly, Sunny Deol and rocket launchers seem to have an old cinematic connection. Apart from Border, the actor was recently seen wielding a similar weapon in his 2024 action drama Jaat, where his character once again took the fight to the enemies with explosive action. Border 2, directed by , promises to be an emotional yet action-packed tribute to the spirit of Indian soldiers, and with Sunny Deol reprising his war hero avatar, The film also features , Diljit Dosnajh and and it slated to release during the Republic Day weekend in 2026.
India.com
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet Sunny Deol, Sanjay Dutt's heroine, who married a Hindu director, changed her name after working in films, leave India over fear of…, is now…, name is…
Meet Sunny Deol, Sanjay Dutt's heroine, who married a Hindu director, changed her name after working in films, leave India over fear of..., is now..., name is... Sonam Khan, also known as Sonam, was a promising name in the Hindi film industry during the 90s. Born as Bakhtawar Khan, she made her acting debut in 1987 with a Telugu film called Samrat . Later, Sonam was launched by Yash Chopra, marking her Bollywood debut with film Vijay. Apparently, after that, she changed her name to 'Sonam' on Yash Chopra's suggestion. Eventually, Sonam became a prominent actress and worked with many A-listers including Sunny Deol, Sanjay Dutt, Nasseruddin Shah, and others. She starred in over 30 movies, her notable projects include Tridev, Kroadh, Kodama Simham, Ajooba, Fateh, and Vishwatma. Sonam even appeared in South Indian cinema, appearing in films like Mugguru Kodukulu with Telugu superstar Krishna and Kodama Simham with Mohan Babu and Chiranjeevi, captivating Telugu audience with her impeccable performances. She quicky rose to stardom but unfortunately couldn't overcome the obstacles that come her way. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sonam Khan (@sonamkhan_72) In a surprising turn of events, Sonam married Rajiv Rai, son of Gulshan Rai in 1991, and decided to leave the country, marking the end of her acting career. Just as she was at the peak of her fame, she chose to quit the film industry, after getting married to Rajiv, who was 17 years her senior. Shortly after marriage, speculations circulated about her alleged association with underworld don Abu Saleml, urging her to step away from the glamorous world. After leaving India, Sonam moved to various countries over the next 15 years. Her sudden departure from films soon became the subject of interest. Despite her brief yet impactful career in films, Sonam's decision to marry and leave the country became one of the most intriguing and talked-about topics in the film industry.
