Javed Akhtar Declines to Write Songs for Border 2, Criticizes Reused Tracks

Javed Akhtar, lyricist of the 1997 film Border, revealed he declined an offer to write songs for its sequel, Border 2, criticizing the reuse of original tracks as "intellectual and creative bankruptcy." He urged filmmakers to create new songs instead of relying on past successes, citing the example of the 1964 film Haqeeqat, which featured original music despite its legacy. Akhtar dismissed nostalgia-driven remakes, emphasizing the need for fresh creativity amid mixed reactions to Border 2's reworked songs.