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From Chunnari Chunnari, Sandese Aate Hain to Uncha Lamba Kad | Old songs, new hits: Bollywood debates the remix trend

From Chunnari Chunnari, Sandese Aate Hain to Uncha Lamba Kad | Old songs, new hits: Bollywood debates the remix trend

From Chunnari Chunnari (Biwi No. 1, 1999) and Ramba Ho (Armaan, 1981) to Sandese Aate Hain (Border, 1997), Bollywood’s classics are finding a second life through remixes. Akshay Kumar in Uncha Lamba Kad’s recreation from Welcome to the Jungle; (inset) the original features Akshay with Katrina Kaif in Welcome (2007). Sushmita Sen and Salman Khan in Chunnari Chunnari from Biwi No.1 (1999); (inset) Varun Dhawan in the recreation from Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai and Diljit Dosanjh in Sandese Aate Hain from Border 2; (inset) a still from the original song in Border (1997) (Photos: X) As films such as the Dhurandhar franchise, Border 2, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai and the upcoming (Uncha Lamba Kad Forever) Welcome to the Jungle tap into nostalgia by remixing old songs, the trend is reigniting debate within the industry. Music composer Anu Malik, whose songs Chunnari Chunnari and Sandese Aate Hain feature in Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai and Border 2 respectively, says he has no objection to recreations, but wishes original creators were more closely involved …

Sonu Nigam responds to Javed Akhtar’s creative bankruptcy remark for Border 2 songs: Can’t imagine film without Sandese

Sonu Nigam responds to Javed Akhtar’s creative bankruptcy remark for Border 2 songs: Can’t imagine film without Sandese

As Border 2 marches into theatres, the spotlight isn’t just on tanks, trenches and patriotism, it’s also on a song that defined a generation. The return of Sandese Aate Hain has reignited a debate around nostalgia versus originality in Hindi cinema, drawing reactions from lyricist Javed Akhtar and original singer Sonu Nigam, who believes some melodies are inseparable from the stories they were born in. Sonu Nigam reflects on the film’s journey and the importance of its true stories, while Javed Akhtar criticises the trend of remaking classics. Sonu Nigam responds to Javed Akhtar’s remark on Border 2 songs Sonu, who originally lent his voice to Sandese Aate Hain, has re-recorded the track for the sequel under its new title, Ghar Kab Aaoge. While the melody retains its emotional core, the song introduces fresh lyrics penned by Manoj Muntashir. The soundtrack also features voices from Arijit Singh, Diljit Dosanjh and Vishal Singh. Ahead of the film’s release, Sonu shared a video message on Instagram, dedicating Border 2 to the nation and reflecting on his long …

‘It Read Like A Story’: Anu Malik Initially Didn’t Like Sandese Aate Hain Lyrics by Javed Akhtar | Bollywood News

‘It Read Like A Story’: Anu Malik Initially Didn’t Like Sandese Aate Hain Lyrics by Javed Akhtar | Bollywood News

Last Updated:January 17, 2026, 10:44 IST Did you know? Anu Malik initially didn’t like Javed Akhtar’s lyrics for Sandese Aate Hain, saying they “read like a story,” before giving music to the iconic song. Did you know? Anu Malik initially didn’t like Javed Akhtar’s lyrics for Sandese Aate Hain. Border is one of the most powerful war dramas made in Indian cinema. The J.P. Dutta film still manages to impress generation after generation, and while the entire movie has received cult status now, it is the song Sandese Aate Hain which became much bigger. The song evokes feelings of love, longing, and pain, and it remains equally popular after years. It is now being used in the sequel of the film, Border 2, starring Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty. Did you know Anu Malik, who composed the music for the song, was not very happy when Javed Akhtar handed him the lyrics? In an old interview with ANI, Anu Malik opened up about how he thought there was no poetry in …

‘Sandese Aate Hain’ was rejected at first, Javed Akhtar reminded Anu Malik of this tune during Border; Anu found ‘no poetry’ in the 11-page song | Bollywood News

‘Sandese Aate Hain’ was rejected at first, Javed Akhtar reminded Anu Malik of this tune during Border; Anu found ‘no poetry’ in the 11-page song | Bollywood News

In the summer of 1997, India was on the brink of celebrating her 50th Independence Day and as one would expect, Bollywood was ready to celebrate in full gusto. 29 years ago, the social and political climate of the country, and even the world, was starkly different as a war film was not supposed to be a call for war. It focused heavily on the emotional turmoil of the soldiers who were making sacrifices for the country. The release of JP Dutta’s Border and Subhash Ghai’s Pardes within a span of a few months was to re-invigorate the feeling of patriotism and it proved to be a good bet for the producers. Border, which was based on the Battle of Longewala during the 1971 India-Pakistan war, focused on 120 soldiers who defended their post against thousands of Pakistani soldiers who came in with a barrage of tanks. The film was loved by the masses and while it might not get the same kind of reception today, what has proved to stand the test of time …

Why did Sonu Nigam REJECT Filmfare award for Border’s iconic song Sandese Aate Hai?

Why did Sonu Nigam REJECT Filmfare award for Border’s iconic song Sandese Aate Hai?

Why did Sonu Nigam REJECT Filmfare award for Border’s iconic song Sandese Aate Hai? Home News and Gossip Why did Sonu Nigam REJECT Filmfare award for Border’s iconic song Sandese Aate Hai? Sonu Nigam is one of the most versatile singers of Bollywood. His iconic song Sandese Aate Hai from Border is still one of the most favorite patriotic songs. However, only few know that the singer turned down Filmfare award for this song. Sonu Nigam is considered one of the most talented and respected singers of the Hindi film industry. Sonu started his career in the year 1992 by singing the song Hum To Chaila Ban Gaye for the Doordarshan show Talaash. In a career spanning over three decades, he has given his voice to all kinds of songs, including romantic, patriotic, painful and Sufi songs. Be it the title track of Kal Ho Naa Ho or Pardes’s Yeh Dil Deewana, Sonu Nigam breathed life into every song. …

Makers UNVEIL modern take on Sandese Aate Hai as Sonu Nigam leads…; fans get nostalgic as…

Makers UNVEIL modern take on Sandese Aate Hai as Sonu Nigam leads…; fans get nostalgic as…

Border 2 Ghar Kab Aaoge Song: Makers UNVEIL modern take on Sandese Aate Hai as Sonu Nigam leads…; fans get nostalgic as… Home News and Gossip Border 2 Ghar Kab Aaoge Song: Makers UNVEIL modern take on Sandese Aate Hai as Sonu Nigam leads…; … In addition to anticipating the release of Border 2, fans have been anticipating Ghar Kab Aaoge, a reimagining of Sandese Aate Hai. The video has finally been unveiled by the creators as promised. Border 2 Ghar Kab Aaoge Song OUT: The eagerly anticipated song from Border 2, Ghar Kab Aaoge, has finally been released by the makers on January 2. With the audience in mind, this rendition has been updated with a contemporary touch. Ghar Kab Aaoge is led by Sonu Nigam and features a group of well-known artists. Makers have unveiled the song at 7.30 PM today. With an eye toward the Republic Day timeframe, Border 2 will be released on January 23, …

Internet reacts to Ghar Kab Aaoge song from Border 2, compares to Sandese Aate Hai: ‘This is what we call a remake’

Internet reacts to Ghar Kab Aaoge song from Border 2, compares to Sandese Aate Hai: ‘This is what we call a remake’

The new track from Border 2, Ghar Kab Aaoge, has been released. The song has been recreated by Mithoon with additional lyrics from Manoj Muntashir. It is sung by Sonu Nigam, Arijit Singh, Roop Kumar Rathod, Vishal Mishra and Diljit Dosanjh. The new track, Ghar Kab Aaoge, from Border 2, has been released. The original track, Sandese Aate Hai, composed by Anu Malik and sung by Roop Kumar Rathod and Sonu Nigam, remains iconic to this day. After the song’s release, users have given their honest reactions to the new version. While some said that the new version is ‘acceptable’, many found it lacking when compared to the OG. However, many felt that the song had done justice to retaining the soul and essence of the original, while adding a contemporary touch to it. Reactions to Ghar Kab Aaoge Many users took to social media to comment on the new track. One user wrote, “Now this is what we call an acceptable remake. Sonu Nigam’s verse is pure magic, man can still outshine everyone and …

Anu Malik expects credit for himself, Javed Akhtar in Border 2 for Sandese Aate Hai remake: ‘They can’t get away’

Anu Malik expects credit for himself, Javed Akhtar in Border 2 for Sandese Aate Hai remake: ‘They can’t get away’

The teaser for Ghar Kab Aaoge, a redux of the iconic song Sandese Aate Hain from Border, was shared by the makers of Border 2 earlier this week. The song has been recreated by Mithoon with additional lyrics from Manoj Muntashir. The original song was written by Javed Akhtar and composed by Anu Malik, and the composer says he expects his name to be present in the credits for the new one too. Anu Malik talked about the recreation of his song Sandese Aate Hai in Border 2. (Instagram) Anu Malik on Ghar Kab Aaoge In an interview with PTI, Anu Malik spoke about Ghar Kab Aaoge, “I believe the song is recreated. I’m not a part of it. I’m sure they will give my name to it as I’ve created the song. They should because people know about our contribution, they can’t get away. They can’t make Border 2 without Sandese Aate Hai… Both Anu Malik and Javed Akhtar are up there (in their contribution), so they will have to put our name somewhere.” …

Border 2: Bhushan Kumar confirms a reprised version of Sandese Aate Hai

Border 2: Bhushan Kumar confirms a reprised version of Sandese Aate Hai

The cast and the team if Border 2 recently released the explosive teaser of the forthcoming film at a grand event in Mumbai on Tuesday. Attended by the lead actors Varun Dhawan, Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty, along with the director Anurag Singh, and producers Bhushan Kumar, JP Dutta and Nidhi Dutta, the event saw the team open up about the film. Producer Bhushan Kumar of T-series also shared that the sequel will include the iconic song Sandese Aate Hai from the original film. Bhushan Kumar confirms Sandese Aate Hai in Border 2 Kumar shared that the makers are planning to launch the recreated version of the iconic song, Sandese Aate Hai on January 2, next year. “We`ve kept this song close to the original, but have added other singers also. We are planning to launch it with the armed forces on January 2. We`ve kept the feel of the original song intact,” he said. Producer Bhushan Kumar said the cast and crew of Border 2 have worked hard to retain the essence …

Border 2 to revive Sonu Nigam and Roopkumar Rathod’s iconic song ‘Sandese Aate Hain’

Border 2 to revive Sonu Nigam and Roopkumar Rathod’s iconic song ‘Sandese Aate Hain’

Sunny Deol’s iconic film ‘Border’ is getting a sequel, ‘Border 2’, featuring new cast members like Diljit Dosanjh, Varun Dhawan, and Ahan Shetty. The film will also revive the popular song ‘Sandese Aate Hai’, rebranded as ‘Sandese Aate Hai 2.0’ with vocals by Sonu Nigam and Arijit Singh. Border Set to Make a Comeback After almost three decades of echoing in the memories of patriots all over the nation, the famous Sunny Deol movie ‘Border 2’ will reportedly hit theatres in 2026. Directed by Anurag Singh, it will release on January 23. Border 2 Cast Just like the first part, the film will feature Sunny Deol and introduce some new cast members, including Diljit Dosanjh, Varun Dhawan, and Ahan Shetty in this action-drama film. It serves as a sequel to Border which was filmed against the background of 1971 India-Pak War. Sandese aate hai With Border 2, the film will bring back nostalgia, and re-introduces its popular song ‘Sandese Aate Hai’. The original song was sung by Roop Kumar Rathod and Sonu Nigam, with lyrics …