As Javed Akhtar terms the recreation of old songs ‘creative bankruptcy’, Border 2 composer Mithoon says tracks like Sandese Aate Hain will always be part of the franchise’s soul. He adds there could be a Border 3, 4 or more [instalments], these songs will always be a part of its ethos
26 January,2026 07:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka Sharma
HaHe further underlined the emotional weight of the franchise, adding that it tells “true stories of our soldiers and our victory”, making the song inseparable from its soul. Verdict? The melody stays — only the stitching changes.ve you heard?
25 January,2026 09:25 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist Team
Javed Akhtar criticised Border 2 for reworking iconic songs from the original film, calling it creative and intellectual bankruptcy. He said filmmakers should create new music instead of relying on nostalgia
19 January,2026 08:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
A.R. Rahman hinted that changing power dynamics and possible communal bias may have slowed his Hindi film work. Javed Akhtar, however, dismissed the claim, saying Rahman is widely respected and highly approachable
17 January,2026 07:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
