Bollywood star Sunny Deol recently arrived in Jaisalmer for a special event tied to his upcoming film, Border 2. The occasion marked the launch of the song 'Ghar Kab Aaoge' from the highly anticipated sequel. While celebrating with the cast and crew, Deol took a poignant trip down memory lane, revealing the profound cinematic inspiration behind the original 1997 war epic: his father Dharmendra's classic film, Haqeeqat.
A Father's Legacy: Haqeeqat's Lasting Impact
Addressing the audience in Jaisalmer, Sunny Deol shared a heartfelt connection between the two films. He recounted how watching Haqeeqat, released in 1964, as a young boy left a deep impression on him. The film, which depicted the 1962 Sino-Indian War and featured Dharmendra in a leading role, is considered a landmark in Indian war cinema.
"I have been a part of your family ever since I did Border," Deol told the crowd. "I chose to do Border because when I watched my father's film Haqeeqat, I loved it deeply. I was very small then. When I became an actor, I decided that I wanted to make a film like my father's." This personal resolve led him to collaborate with director JP Dutta. Together, they decided to create a film on a subject that would resonate deeply with the nation's sentiment, ultimately giving birth to the iconic Border.
An Emotional Moment Amid Personal Loss
The event also became a platform where Sunny Deol briefly addressed his current emotional state, which has been deeply affected by personal loss. "I won't be able to say much, I am a little shaken," the actor confessed. This statement is a direct reference to the recent passing of his legendary father, Dharmendra, who died on November 24 at the age of 89. The veteran actor's last big-screen appearance was in the war drama Ikkis, which released on January 1 this year.
Border 2: Cast, Crew, and Release Details
Border 2, the sequel to the 1997 classic, is now in active production. The film is directed by Anurag Singh and boasts a powerful ensemble cast. Alongside Sunny Deol, the film stars Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty. It is jointly produced by T-Series and JP Dutta's JP Films.
The makers have locked in a major patriotic release date. Border 2 is scheduled to hit theatres on January 23, 2026. The film promises to deliver intense war sequences, high drama, and a powerful tribute to courage and patriotism, hoping to capture the hearts of audiences just as its predecessor did nearly three decades ago.
