Diljit Dosanjh is currently making waves in Border 2. The actor is being largely appreciated for his acting chops, comedic timing and even vulnerability on screen. However, last year, many argued that
the actor should be removed from the film after he included Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in Sardaarji 3. Bhushan Kumar has now clarified why Diljit was retained.
“We were lucky to get all the actors on board. We had started the film, and then this pressure came. If, because of trolls, a company like us will start replacing people, then we shouldn’t make movies,” producer Bhushan Kumar told Hindustan Times.
Director Anurag Singh added, “You watch him on the screen or watch his interviews. But you don’t know him personally, and what his beliefs are. So you assume something and say things. But he isn’t what you think he is.”
About Border 2
Directed by Anurag Singh, the film is set during the 1971 India–Pakistan war but expands the canvas far beyond what the original attempted. Instead of focusing on one post, Border 2 brings together the Army, Air Force and Navy, showing how a combined operation unfolds. At the centre of it all is Sunny Deol’s Lt Col Fateh Singh Kaler, a commanding officer, mentor and emotional anchor to a group of younger soldiers played by Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty.
News18 Showsha gave the film 4 stars. Part of our review read, “The emotional core is where Border 2 scores its biggest win. The camaraderie between the younger actors feels easy and natural. It doesn’t feel written for effect. Sunny Deol, especially, is a pleasant surprise in quieter moments. You expect the rage and thunder, but watching him joke, smile, and even tease his men gives the character warmth. When the big speeches finally come, they don’t feel hollow; they feel earned.”
“That said, the film does test your patience at times. It’s long, and while it mostly keeps you invested, there are stretches where you feel the runtime. Some romantic bits linger longer than needed, and a few war sequences could’ve been sharper. The VFX is also uneven. While many action moments work well, certain naval shots don’t look as convincing as the emotion demands. Thankfully, the film isn’t relying only on spectacle; its strength lies in feeling,” the review also mentioned.
