Anu Malik clarifies that he is ‘proud’ of Ghar Kab Aaoge song from Border 2: ‘Bhushan Kumar has credited me’

Anu Malik's Sandese Aate Hai has been recreated for Border 2 as Ghar Kab Aaoge with additional composition by Mithoon.

Jan 2, 2026, 06:07:36 IST

By Santanu Das

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Singer-composer Anu Malik had raised questions about the track "Ghar Kab Aaoge," a redux of the iconic song "Sandese Aate Hain" from the film Border, which was shared by the makers of Border 2. The song has been recreated by Mithoon with additional lyrics from Manoj Muntashir. He said that he expects his name to be credited.

Anu Malik has given a clarification regarding the new song in Border 2. (Instagram)

Anu's clarification regarding the Border 2 song

The singer has now given a clarification regarding the issue of credits for the track, via his Instagram Stories. He shared that due credit for the song has been provided to him by Bhushan Kumar and he ‘stands by this collaboration’. He said in his note, “I would like to clarify about the song ‘Ghar Kab Aaoge’ that Bhushan ji has already credited me with immense warmth and respect. This is a unique collaboration that I am genuinely proud of, and I have also shared my thoughts publicly across my social media platforms. Any reports suggesting otherwise are based on incorrect reporting. I stand by this collaboration with pride and gratitude.”

Anu's previous statement

In an interview with PTI, Anu had previously said, “I believe the song is recreated. I’m not a part of it. I’m sure they will give my name to it as I’ve created the song. They should because people know about our contribution, they can't get away. They can't make Border 2 without Sandese Aate Hai... Both Anu Malik and Javed Akhtar are up there (in their contribution), so they will have to put our name somewhere.” Both their names did feature in the teaser.

"Sandese Aate Hai" was sung by Sonu Nigam and Roop Kumar Rathod, and remains iconic among fans for its melody and lyrics. Border was directed by JP Dutta and starred Sunny Deol in the lead alongside Jackie Shroff, Suniel Shetty, and Akshaye Khanna. The film was released in 1997.

Border 2 is directed by Anurag Singh. It boasts an ensemble cast that includes Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty. Border 2, produced by T-Series and JP Dutta’s J P Films, will release theatrically on January 23, 2026.

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Santanu Das
Santanu Das is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over 5 years of experience, writing on films, pop culture and film festivals. He has a keen interest in writing about South Asian independent films and has covered several film festivals, including Sundance and CPH: Docx. He also brings a sharp perspective to the monthly column called The Fault in Our Stars, where he writes about a recent film/series and what stops the ‘good’ from becoming ‘great’. A gold medalist from Banaras Hindu University, Santanu completed his postgraduate studies in English from Jadavpur University. He is also a Rotten Tomatoes-certified film critic. When not watching films or speaking to celebrities, Santanu can be found reading a book. Some of his favourite films are Aparajito, Ponyo and The Double Life of Veronique. His favourite books include The Corrections, The God of Small Things and A Room of One's Own. Santanu continues to write passionately about films and celebrity culture. He brings a relatable, as well as critically informed, lens to entertainment and culture for a wide audience. Find him on LinkedIn: santanudasfilm Instagram: @santupechaRead More

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