Overview
- The song reimagines 1997’s Sandese Aate Hai, recreated by Mithoon with new lyrics by Manoj Muntashir and vocals from Sonu Nigam, Arijit Singh, Diljit Dosanjh, Roop Kumar Rathod and Vishal Mishra.
- Makers released a 10-minute-35-second audio version alongside a shorter music-video edit focused on key emotional beats.
- The launch drew thousands, including BSF and Army personnel, with senior officers such as BSF Rajasthan Frontier IG ML Garg and South Sector DIG Mahesh Kumar Negi in attendance.
- Sunny Deol grew emotional recalling how Dharmendra’s Haqeeqat inspired Border, and Ahan Shetty touched Deol’s feet in a public gesture of respect as the cast interacted and danced with jawans.
- Early online reaction praised the nostalgia and Sunny Deol’s presence while some viewers criticized Varun Dhawan’s look in the video; Border 2 is slated to release on January 23, 2026.