On Friday, as the makers of the much-anticipated war sequel “Border 2″ released the “Ghar Kab Aaoge” track from the film. Singer Sonu Nigam who has also sang the original track “Sandese Aate Hai” along with Roop Kumar Rathod, shared that being a part of the patriotic number felt like an emotional and beautiful homecoming to him.
The singer penned an emotional message
Posting the track on his Instagram, Nigam pointed out that this is not just a song for him, but an emotion. The singer dedicated “Ghar Kab Aaoge” to the brave soldiers and their families and wrote, “Some songs aren’t just melodies; they are emotions that belong to the soul of our nation. Being a part of this song for Border 2 felt like a beautiful homecoming. It is rare for an artist to relive such magic, and I feel truly blessed that this journey continues. This one is for our brave soldiers and the families waiting for them (sic).”
History of the original track
The original track “Sandese Aate Hai” from the 1999 war drama “Border” was sung by Sonu Nigam and Roopkumar Rathod and composed by Anu Malik. The lyrics of the track were penned by Javed Akhtar.
Details of the new track
The makers launched the song in a grand event on Friday with a stellar line-up of talented singers such as Nigam, Arijit Singh, Vishal Mishra, and Diljit Dosanjh.
And with this song, it is scored by anu malik, and has been reimagined by Mithoon, with new lyrics contributed by Manoj Muntashir Shukla.
About the film
Directed by Anurag Singh, “Border 2” boasts an ensemble cast with Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty, Mona Singh, Medha Rana, Sonam Bajwa, and Anya Singh in key roles, along with others.
Presented by Gulshan Kumar & T-Series, in association with J.P. Dutta’s J.P. Films, and backed by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, J.P. Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta.
Release Date of the film
“Border 2” will be released in theatres on January 23.