Javed Akhtar Refused 'Border 2' Song: Manoj Muntashir Reveals Why

• Manoj Muntashir revealed that Javed Akhtar declined to rewrite 'Sandese Aate Hain' for 'Border 2' as it didn't inspire him.
• Muntashir supported Akhtar's decision, stating that a writer has the right to refuse if they feel nothing new can be added.
• The makers, Bhushan Kumar and Anurag Singh, initially approached Javed Akhtar, acknowledging his original contribution to the iconic song.
• Akhtar gave his blessings to Manoj Muntashir and Mithun despite not participating in the project.
• Muntashir emphasized that the original song's legacy belongs to Javed Akhtar and Anu Malik, with no claim from the new team.

Why It Matters: Javed Akhtar refused to rewrite 'Sandese Aate Hain' for 'Border 2' due to lack of inspiration, a decision respected by Manoj Muntashir.