Javed Akhtar Slams 'Border 2' for Reworked Songs, Calls it 'Creative Bankruptcy'

• Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar criticized 'Border 2' for reusing and reworking songs from the 1997 original film.
• Akhtar, who penned the lyrics for the original 'Border', declined to work on the sequel due to its creative direction.
• He expressed disappointment, calling the reliance on old material instead of creating fresh content a "creative bankruptcy."
• Akhtar questioned the need to tamper with iconic songs, suggesting filmmakers should create new music or acknowledge their inability to match past work.
• He also reflected on Bollywood's remake culture, urging creators to move beyond past glories and focus on originality.

Why It Matters: Javed Akhtar criticizes 'Border 2' for lack of originality, calling reworked songs a sign of 'creative bankruptcy'.