Border 2 has finally arrived in theatres, bringing back memories of one of Hindi cinema’s most iconic war films. The sequel to J.P. Dutta’s 1997 classic Border, the movie marks a new chapter in the franchise
while staying rooted in its legacy. The original film starred Sunny Deol, Suniel Shetty, Akshaye Khanna and several others, and went on to become a landmark in patriotic cinema. Nearly three decades later, Border 2 carries that emotional weight forward for a new generation of viewers.
Sunny Deol returns to lead the sequel, this time guiding a younger cast that includes Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty and Diljit Dosanjh. For the Shetty family, the film holds special significance. While Suniel Shetty was a key part of the original Border, his son Ahan now steps into the franchise, making it a full-circle moment that fans of the film have been quick to notice. The transition from one generation to the next has added an extra layer of nostalgia and excitement around the release.
Athiya Shetty gives shoutout to Border 2 producer
Amid the buzz surrounding the film’s opening, Athiya Shetty shared a heartfelt message that caught attention. The actress gave a warm shoutout to Nidhi Dutta, the writer and producer of Border 2 and the daughter of J.P. Dutta, who wrote, produced and directed the original Border. Nidhi has played a crucial role in carrying her father’s vision forward with the sequel.
On the eve of the film’s release, Nidhi Dutta took to Instagram to share an emotional post. Along with a throwback picture from the sets of Border, she reflected on her long journey and the dreams that led her to this moment.
She wrote, “This picture is from the sets of Border (1997)… A young girl who clearly must have seen a dream through that lens that day & it put her on a path to a journey that will reach its destination tomorrow… The dream however couldn’t have been possible without certain people… First and foremost my husband and partner for everything in life… Binoy thank you for being the first person to hear my narration and for telling me I had a great script to hold my hand through it all… I will forever be grateful…”
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Athiya Shetty reposted Nidhi’s message on her Instagram story and added a touching note of her own. She wrote, “The little girl that never stopped dreaming. Sitara will be so proud. Go Mama.”
Nidhi Dutta reveals JP Dutta cried after watching Border 2
In an interview with The Print, Nidhi revealed, “My father tearing up was my National Award. And when the Ministry of Defence watched the film and were so happy, that felt like my Oscars.I hope everyone feels proud in the way my father does. There is a lot of responsibility and emotion attached to this. “
