Suniel Shetty Initially Rejected 'Border' Over JP Dutta's Temper Concerns

Suniel Shetty

Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty initially turned down the role of Bhairav Singh in the film "Border" due to concerns about director JP Dutta's reportedly strict and temperamental nature, which made Shetty apprehensive about potential conflicts on set

Suniel Shetty

Despite his initial refusal, JP Dutta was determined to cast Shetty and reached out through a mutual acquaintance, Bharat Shah, who had connections with Shetty’s family, to persuade him

Suniel Shetty

Suniel Shetty agreed to take on the role after JP Dutta assured him of a professional working environment and addressed his concerns, leading to a successful collaboration

Suniel Shetty

"Border," released in 1997, is an epic war film set during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 and is based on the Battle of Longewala The film featured a star-studded cast, including Sunny Deol, Jackie Shroff, and Akshaye Khanna.

Suniel Shetty

The film was both written and directed by JP Dutta and became a significant success, gaining popularity for its depiction of wartime bravery and camaraderie

Suniel Shetty

A sequel, "Border 2," is currently in production and is scheduled for release on January 23, 2026 The film promises to be India's largest war film to date.

Suniel Shetty

"Border 2" will feature actors such as Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, and Ahan Shetty, though Diljit Dosanjh reportedly will not participate in the project

Suniel Shetty

The sequel is being produced by a high-profile team including Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, JP Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta, and is presented by Gulshan Kumar and T-Series in association with JP Dutta’s JP Films

Suniel Shetty

Directed by Anurag Singh, "Border 2" aims to uphold the legacy of the original film while delivering an enhanced cinematic experience for audiences

Suniel Shetty

The film’s development has generated considerable anticipation, with fans eager to see how the sequel will build on the success of the original "Border"