Sunny Deol starrer Border 2 is gearing up for its January 23 theatrical launch. Nonetheless, the movie has discovered itself on the centre of a debate over creativity versus legacy. The controversy erupted after veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar criticised the recreation of traditional songs. Producer Bhushan Kumar has now clarified why retaining Sandese Aate Hain was non-negotiable for the sequel.Addressing the criticism, Kumar stated at a promotional occasion, “I imagine this movie couldn’t have been made with out two issues. In truth, three issues. One, the title Border; second, Sunny, sir; and third, Sandese Aate Hain. So it was at all times in our minds that we needed to hold Sandese Aate Hain.” He additional defined that the up to date lyrics had been formed by the brand new narrative.“The lyrics of Sandese have been modified in line with the scenario. The story we’re exhibiting now will not be a recreation of the primary Border, however totally different tales linked to the 1971 struggle. Now we have portrayed the tales of different troopers. The lyrics have been written based mostly on their lives. That’s why we acquired these lyrics written by Manoj ji.”In its recreated kind, Sandese Aate Hain seems as Ghar Kab Aaoge, that includes Sonu Nigam, Arijit Singh, Diljit Dosanjh, and Vishal Mishra. Ae Jaate Hue Lamhon has additionally been reimagined, with Vishal Mishra becoming a member of unique singer Roop Kumar Rathod. Whereas the unique lyrics had been penned by Javed Akhtar, the lyricist declined to revise or adapt them for the sequel.
Javed Akhtar’s sharp criticism
Talking to India In the present day, Javed Akhtar defined his resolution to step away from the mission and criticised the observe of reviving previous songs.“They did ask me to put in writing for the movie, however I refused. I actually really feel this can be a type of mental and artistic chapter. You may have an previous music that did properly, and also you need to put it out once more by including one thing? Make new songs or else settle for that you just can not do the identical stage of labor,” he stated. Directed by Anurag Singh of Kesari fame, Border 2 marks a generational transition. Whereas the unique movie was helmed by J P Dutta, his daughter Nidhi Dutta is related to the sequel as a producer.With untold wartime tales, new characters, and iconic music reinterpreted for at present’s viewers, Border 2 goals to bridge reminiscence with trendy storytelling. Whether or not this emotional reinvention matches the influence of the unique stays to be seen.