The Secret Behind 'Sandese Aate Hain': Mother's Idea, 15 Pages to 9 Minutes

• JP Dutta's iconic song 'Sandese Aate Hain' from the 1997 film 'Border' was inspired by his mother's emotions during wartime.
• The song's core idea, "Ghar Kab Aaoge" (When will you come home?), stemmed from JP Dutta's mother's daily wait for news of her son, Squadron Leader Deepak Dutta, during war.
• Javed Akhtar initially wrote the lyrics for 'Sandese Aate Hain' across 11-15 pages, which composer Anu Malik found challenging to condense.
• A recreated version of 'Sandese Aate Hain' will feature in 'Border 2', set for a Republic Day release on January 23, with multiple singers.
• Despite the recreation, some social media users feel the new version lacks the original's emotional depth and charm.

Why It Matters: The emotional depth of 'Sandese Aate Hain' originated from a mother's wartime anxiety, inspiring its creation.