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# Border 2 Sparks Fire: Javed Akhtar Slams 'Creative Bankruptcy' – Producer Bhushan Kumar Fires Back! Is recycling Bollywood's golden oldies a genius move or a lazy cop-out? The heated clash over **Border 2**'s soundtrack has Bollywood buzzing, pitting lyricist legend Javed Akhtar against producer Bhushan Kumar in a battle of creativity vs. legacy.[2][1] Javed Akhtar, who penned timeless hits like **Sandese Aate Hain** for the 1997 war epic *Border*, didn't mince words. The makers of **Border 2** approached him to rewrite lyrics for the sequel, but he flat-out refused. "They did ask me to write for the film, but I refused. I really feel this is a kind of intellectual and creative bankruptcy. You have an old song that did well, and you want to put it out again by adding something? Make new songs or else accept that you cannot do the same level of work," Akhtar told India Today.[1][2][3] He even pointed to *Haqeeqat* (1964), whose iconic songs weren't recycled for *Border* – proving fresh creativity can still win hearts.[3][4] Enter producer **Bhushan Kumar** of T-Series, who isn't backing down. At a promotional event, he defended keeping **Sandese Aate Hain** as non-negotiable: "I believe this film could not have been made without three things: the title *Border*, Sunny sir, and *Sandese Aate Hain*." He explained the lyrics were updated by Manoj Muntashir to fit **Border 2**'s fresh take on the 1971 India-Pakistan War, focusing on new soldiers' stories – not a straight remake.[2] With **Sunny Deol** reprising his role alongside **Varun Dhawan**, **Diljit Dosanjh**, and **Ahan Shetty**, the film drops in theaters on January 23, 2026, just ahead of Republic Day.[1][4]

This debate hits at Bollywood's soul: Should sequels honor the past or blaze new trails? Akhtar demands innovation, while Kumar bets on emotional nostalgia to fuel the hype. As **Border 2** gears up for its big release, fans are divided – some crave all-new anthems, others want those goosebump-inducing classics revived. What do **you** think? Is tweaking **Sandese Aate Hain** genius or bankruptcy? Drop your thoughts in the comments below, share this post with your Bollywood squad, and let's keep the conversation going! Don't forget to catch *Border 2* in theaters – will it silence the critics?[2]
Citations
1.https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/javed-akhtar-says-border-2-team-asked-him-to-write-for-film-he-refused-anurag-singh-sunny-deol-varun-dhawan-101768844660773.html
2.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/border-2-producer-bhushan-kumar-responds-to-javed-akhtars-creative-bankruptcy-remark-sandese-aate-hain-was-non-negotiable/articleshow/127028053.cms
3.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/javed-akhtar-creative-bankruptcy-bollywoodrefused-to-rewrite-songs-border-2-sandese-aate-hain-10483763/
4.https://www.mid-day.com/amp/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/javed-akhtar-questions-use-of-old-songs-border-2-accept-that-you-cannot-do-the-same-level-of-work-23612717
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