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, did you know that when the original
Border was released in 1997, Diljit Dosanjh didn’t have the money to watch Sunny Deol’s film?
In a recent social media video, Diljit said, “I remember when the first Border came, so many people around me went to watch it, but I couldn’t because I didn’t have the money for it. My family also didn’t give me any money for it, but even they didn’t have much, so how could they spare it? I really wanted to watch the film then. Little did I know that I would get the chance to be in the film one day.”
In the same video, he also spoke about his character in Border 2, which is based on Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon. He said, “Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon ji’s character, what a wonderful character! If you have never read about him, some people know about him, but you should definitely read and understand his life.”
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.
Border 2 Review
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.
