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flag Indian lyricist Javed Akhtar refuses to write new songs for *Border 2*, calling reused music "creative bankruptcy."

flag Veteran Indian lyricist Javed Akhtar has declined to contribute new songs to the 2026 film *Border 2*, criticizing the decision to reuse and rework music from the 1997 original. flag In interviews, he called the trend a sign of "creative bankruptcy," arguing that each film should have original music reflecting its era. flag He emphasized that past emotional resonance cannot be replicated and cited the 1964 film *Haqeeqat* as an example of powerful new compositions without nostalgia. flag Akhtar’s refusal highlights growing concerns over Bollywood’s reliance on remakes and rehashed content, even as *Border 2*—starring Sunny Deol and directed by Anurag Singh—builds anticipation.

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