Sunny Deol shared a deeply personal memory while speaking at the Border 2 song launch in Jaisalmer. Addressing soldiers at Longewala-Tanot on 2 January 2026, Sunny Deol explained how Dharmendra and the classic film Haqeeqat shaped his decision to do Border.
Sunny Deol also spoke about the film’s lasting bond with the Indian Army and its young recruits. During the interaction with soldiers, Sunny Deol spoke warmly about feeling linked to the armed forces. Sunny Deol said, “Pehle aap sab ko namaskar. Kaise hain aap log? Main aapke parivar ka hissa hi hoon, jabse maine Border ki hai.” The moment set the tone for an evening that mixed nostalgia, patriotism and memories from Sunny Deol’s career.
Border 2 song launch, Sunny Deol memories and Indian Army connection
Sunny Deol then turned to the influence of Dharmendra’s work on Sunny Deol’s own choices. Remembering watching Haqeeqat as a child, Sunny Deol confessed it stayed with Sunny Deol for years. Sunny Deol recalled, “Maine Border ki kyunki jab maine papa ki film Haqeeqat dekhi thi, wo mujhe bohot pyari lagi thi aur main tab bohot chhota tha. Jab main actor bana, maine tay kiya man bhi papa jaisi film karunga.”
Sunny Deol explained that this wish to follow Dharmendra’s path led directly to Border. Sunny Deol revealed discussing the idea with director JP Dutta before the project took shape. Sunny Deol said, “JP Dutta sahab ke saath maine baat ki aur hum dono ne decide kiya ki hum Longewala waale subject banayenge, jo bohot hi pyara hai. Jo aap sab ke dilon me basa hua hai.” The exchange showed how personal the 1997 war film remained for Sunny Deol.
Border 2 release, cast details and Indian Army story
While emotions ran high, the event also served as a build-up to Border 2. The new war drama stars Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty. Border 2 is scheduled for a grand theatrical release on 23 January 2026. The film continues the tradition of highlighting the Indian Army’s courage, with Longewala once again at the heart of the story.
At Longewala-Tanot, the team of Border 2 presented a new version of a beloved song from Border. The track Ghar Kab Aaoge is a reimagined tribute to Sandese Aate Hain, which first moved audiences nearly 30 years ago. This recreated song aims to reconnect viewers with that earlier emotion while speaking to a new generation.
| Aspect | Border 2 details |
|---|---|
| Release date | 23 January 2026 |
| Main cast | Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty |
| Song launched | Ghar Kab Aaoge |
| Event location | Longewala-Tanot, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan |
Border 2 music, Sunny Deol tribute and Indian Army inspiration
The Border 2 song launch highlighted a strong musical line-up linked with the franchise. Ghar Kab Aaoge features vocals by Sonu Nigam, Arijit Singh, Vishal Mishra and Diljit Dosanjh. Anu Malik’s original composition returns, this time rearranged by Mithoon. The lyrics for the new version are written by Manoj Muntashir Shukla, keeping the emotional core intact.
Speaking about Border’s legacy, Sunny Deol focused on how the original film touched real lives. Sunny Deol said, “Aur jab bhi main jahaan bhi jata hoon, kitne fauji jab bhi milte hain mujhe, yahi kehte hain mujhe ki humne aap ki picture dekhne ke baad tay kiya ki hum bhi fauj me jayenge.” Sunny Deol suggested that this response from soldiers remains the biggest reward.
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As Border 2 approaches cinemas, Sunny Deol’s memories of Dharmendra, Haqeeqat and Border show how personal this chapter remains. For the team, the new film and its music appear to honour that earlier legacy, the emotional link with the Indian Army and the many viewers who drew inspiration from Border.
Risha Ganguly writes on entertainment for a living and follows Bollywood and cricket closely. Between reading romance novels and crafting poetry, Risha Ganguly tracks how films like Border and Border 2 connect with audiences, actors and the Indian Army that continues to inspire these stories.