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

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News18•23-01-2026, 08:38
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.
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