What is the story about?
Akshaye Khanna gained immense popularity once again, thanks to the humongous success of Dhurandhar. There were strong rumours that the actor would return
to Border 2 as 2nd Lieutenant Dharamvir Bhakhri. The film’s co-producer, Nidhi Dutta, confirmed in an interview with Zoom that Akshaye wasn’t approached for a cameo. However, the actor does have a role to play in Border 2. Even Suniel Shetty is a part of the film. If you’re wondering how, then let us decode it for you. Akshaye and Suniel were the lead actors in Border (1997), directed by JP Dutta. They played 2nd Lieutenant Dharamvir Bhakhri and Asst Commandant Bhairon Singh Rathore. (Spoilers ahead)
Is Akshaye Khanna in Border 2?
Border 2 follows the same timeline as the 1997 film. Following a major attack on India, Diljit Dosanjh’s character Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon and Ahan Shetty’s Mahendra S Rawat attain martyrdom. Varun Dhawan, who plays Colonel Hoshiar Singh Dahiya, learns about it through the radio. The anchor announces the names of the armymen who lost their lives in Longewala. Dharamvir and Bhairon are also mentioned. While their characters never appear during the war, the makers specially incorporate them in the final scene.
Is Suniel Shetty in Border 2?
In the last scene, Sunny Deol’s Colonel Fateh Singh Kaler, who avenges his soldier son, Angad’s death, visits a Gurudwara after many years. While offering prayers, he visualises martyrs, including Sekhon, Rawat, Dharamvir and Bhairon. Akshaye and Suniel’s AI-generated hologram appears in the Gurudwara. They look at Fateh and smile.
Border 2 story
Border 2 tells the story of Colonel Fateh Singh Kaler (Sunny Deol) of the 6 Sikh Regiment, who trains Colonel Hoshiar Singh Dahiya (Varun Dhawan), Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon (Diljit Dosanjh) and Mahendra S Rawat (Ahan Shetty) to become the best officers in the army, air force and navy. Their friendship forms the emotional core of the film. When Pakistan launches an attack on India, they prioritise Bharat Mata over their families. Border 2 relies heavily on their bond and how, as individuals, they are willing to sacrifice their lives.
Border 2 also stars Mona Singh, Anya Singh, Sonam Bajwa and Medha Rana. The film has released in theatres today (January 23).
