The release of songs from the upcoming film 'Border 2' has sparked a heated debate among music lovers. Fans of the original 1997 movie express clear disappointment with the new versions. Many argue the reworked tracks lack the emotional depth that made the first film's soundtrack iconic.
Social Media Calls for Original Creators
Social media platforms fill with demands to bring back the original team. Listeners specifically want lyricist Javed Akhtar and composer Anu Malik to return. These calls highlight the strong connection audiences still feel toward the classic songs.
Akhtar Reveals He Refused the Project
In a recent interview with India Today, Javed Akhtar confirmed the filmmakers approached him. He chose to decline their offer. Akhtar explained his decision with strong words about the current trend in Bollywood.
"They did ask me to write for the film but I refused," Akhtar stated. "I really feel this is a kind of intellectual and creative bankruptcy."
He questioned the logic behind reusing old material. "You have an old song, which did well, and you want to put it out again by adding something? Make new songs or else accept that you cannot do the same level of work."
Every Film Belongs to Its Time
Addressing criticism about the new music's emotional weight, Akhtar challenged the growing practice of revisiting past compositions. He believes each film exists within its specific era. The magic of that moment cannot simply be recreated through reproduction.
Drawing Parallels with Earlier Cinema
Reflecting on the original 'Border', Akhtar pointed to an earlier war film. "We had a film before us also, which was Haqeeqat (1964). And its songs were not ordinary ones."
He listed legendary songs from that movie:
- 'Kar chale hum fida'
- 'Main yeh sochkar uske dar se utha tha'
"Those were such brilliant songs, but we didn't use them," Akhtar emphasized. "We wrote new ones, we made absolutely different songs, and people liked them too."
Revisiting Past Glory Shows Inability to Create
Akhtar further argued that depending on old hits signals a failure of imagination. "You are making a movie again, so create new songs. Why are you depending on the past? You have accepted that we can't do it. We will live with the past glory."
Dismissing Nostalgia as Marketing Strategy
When asked about using nostalgia to market films, Akhtar dismissed the idea. He believes filmmakers should aim higher. "You create new nostalgia then," he asserted, challenging the industry to innovate rather than recycle.
The divide over 'Border 2' music continues to grow. Akhtar's strong stance adds weight to fans' complaints. It raises important questions about creativity and originality in contemporary Bollywood.
