Sunny Deol gets emotional remembering Dharmendra and reveals Haqeeqat’s inspiration for Border at Border 2 event By Bruna
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The cast and crew of Border 2 promoted the release of the song Ghar Kab Aaoge at an amphitheater near Templo Tanot Mata, at The event took place on the night of Friday, January 2, 2026, and brought together around 12 thousand people. Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty, singer Sonu Nigam and producer Bhushan Kumar participated in the ceremony. Oficiais of Força of Segurança of Fronteira (BSF), including inspector general ML
During the event, Sunny Deol addressed BSF soldiers and shared that he considers himself part of the military family since the original 1997 film Border. 1962 left a deep impression on him as a child and motivated him to work with director J.P.
Sunny Deol mentioned that Border influenced many young men to enlist in the Indian Exército. Ele said that soldiers often approach him to say that they decided to join the Forças Armadas after watching the film. The actor was visibly emotional when talking about his father, Dharmendra, and ended with the iconic dialogue from the Border 2 teaser: “Aawaz kaha tak pahuchni chahiye? Lahore Tak”.
Release of the song Ghar Kab Aaoge
The song Ghar Kab Aaoge was released in full at the event. Ela recreates the classic track Sandese Aate Hain, from the original Border film, composed by Anu Malik. The new version has an arrangement by Mithoon and additional lyrics by Manoj Muntashir Shukla, maintaining the original verses by Javed Akhtar. Singers Sonu Nigam, Arijit Singh, Vishal Mishra and Diljit Dosanjh participate in the track. The song’s teaser had been released at the end of December 2025.
The lyrics address the emotions of soldiers and their families awaiting their return home. The full version gained prominence for the combination of voices and the connection with the film’s patriotic theme. The music was performed live at the location, close to the border with Paquistão, which reinforced the symbolism of the event.
Cast and production presence
Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty and Sunny Deol actively participated in the celebration. Sonu Nigam sang live and received applause from the audience. Bhushan Kumar, producer for T-Series, coordinated the event’s logistics. The amphitheater built in front of the historic temple served as an ideal setting for the promotion.
Details about Border 2
Border 2 is directed by Anurag Singh and serves as a spiritual sequel to the 1997 film. The film portrays Batalha of Medha Rana, Angad Singh, Guneet Sandhu and Paramvir Cheema. The film hits theaters on January 23, 2026, taking advantage of the Dia holiday of República.
The production unites J.P. Films and T-Series. The project seeks to capture the patriotic spirit of the original, focusing on the courage and sacrifice of Indian soldiers.
Impact of the event on promotion
The release in Jaisalmer highlighted the real connection to the military. The presence of BSF officers and the border location reinforced the film’s message. Sunny Deol’s emotional moment when talking about Dharmendra generated positive repercussions among the audience present.
Repercussions among soldiers and the public
BSF soldiers applauded Sunny Deol’s statements. Muitos reported that the original film motivated them to serve the country. The event united art and military reality, creating an environment of respect and collective emotion.
Expectations for the film
Border 2 keeps the focus on the bravery of the Forças Armadas Indian women. The song Ghar Kab Aaoge should become a patriotic anthem, just like the original. The film promises scenes of action and emotion, with a renewed cast and veterans.
