Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Puneet Issar Calls Border Iconic, Praises Border 2 Cast
Puneet Issar acted in the original film Border.
He said the movie is still very special and iconic.
He also watched Border 2 and enjoyed it.
He praised Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty, and the other actors in the sequel.
However, he believes the first movie has a unique place in cinema.
He especially remembered its songs and director J.P. Dutta’s work.
Border was released in 1997 and was based on a 1971 war battle.
Issar is now preparing for a crime series called Shadyantra.
Puneet Issar said J.P. Dutta’s 1997 film Border remains iconic.
He described Border 2 as good and praised its performances.
Issar highlighted the original film’s ensemble cast and memorable songs.
Border was inspired by the Battle of Longewala during the 1971 India-Pakistan war.
Issar will next appear as narrator and central character in Shadyantra.
- Who
- Actor Puneet Issar, who appeared in Border, discussed the original film and Border 2.
- What
- Issar said Border was iconic while also praising Border 2 and its cast.
- When
- Border was released in 1997; Border 2 released theatrically in January 2026.
- Where
- The comments were made in an exclusive conversation with IANS; the films concern the India-Pakistan war setting.
- Why
- Issar was reflecting on the franchise and explaining why he considers the original distinct.
Original Border’s Legacy
Border 2’s Merits
Overall standing
Original Border’s Legacy
Puneet Issar said the original Border was iconic and that “the original is the original.”
Border 2’s Merits
Issar said Border 2 was good and that he liked the film.
Performances
Original Border’s Legacy
The original featured Sunny Deol, Suniel Shetty, Jackie Shroff, Akshaye Khanna, and Puneet Issar in pivotal roles.
Border 2’s Merits
Issar praised the sequel’s cast, specifically mentioning Varun Dhawan and Ahan Shetty, among others.
Creative identity
Original Border’s Legacy
Issar credited J. P. Dutta with creating the original film and highlighted its songs.
Border 2’s Merits
Border 2 was directed by Anurag Singh and continued the franchise with a new cast alongside returning star Sunny Deol.
- Original film
- Border
- Original release
- 1997
- Original director
- J. P. Dutta
- Sequel
- Border 2
- Sequel director
- Anurag Singh
- Sequel release
- January 2026
- Upcoming series
- Shadyantra