Suniel Shetty to unveil recreated ‘Jaate Hue Lamhon’ at Navy Nagar ahead of Border 2
The makers of Border 2 are stepping up their promotions with events that aim to connect directly with the armed forces. On January 12, Suniel Shetty will unveil a recreated version of the iconic song “Jaate Hue Lamhon” inside Mumbai’s Navy Nagar, ahead of the film’s theatrical release on January 23, 2026.
A fresh take on a 1997 classic
Jaate Hue Lamhon was one of the most memorable tracks from the original 1997 Border, and it was picturised on Suniel Shetty. For the sequel, the song has been reimagined by music director Mithoon with vocals by Roop Kumar Rathod. The new version aims to balance the nostalgia of the original with the emotional tone of Border 2, giving longtime fans a familiar melody with a contemporary feel.
Why Navy Nagar is significant
Choosing Mumbai’s Navy Nagar for the launch is a first for the Border franchise. The cantonment is a highly restricted Indian Navy residential area in Colaba, making the event both intimate and symbolically powerful. Holding the reveal in a military community reinforces the film’s themes of service, duty and sacrifice.
Army and Navy personnel and their families who live in the cantonment are expected to attend, making the moment about more than publicity — it’s intended as a tribute to real-life communities tied to the story’s spirit.
Cast, crew and a family touch
Suniel Shetty will be joined by his son, Ahan Shetty, along with other members of the Border 2 cast and crew. Sources say the team wants the campaign to honor both the film and the people whose lives mirror its themes — particularly service members and their families.
- Director: Anurag Singh
- Key cast: Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty and others
- Ahan’s role: Lt Cdr MS Rawat — commanding officer of a naval ship
Trailer launch aboard INS Vikrant
After the song unveiling, the promotional push continues with a trailer launch aboard INS Vikrant, the Indian Navy’s aircraft carrier. The carrier has been visible in recent naval operations, and staging the trailer there further deepens the film’s ties to real naval legacy and operations.
What to expect from Border 2
Directed by Anurag Singh, Border 2 revisits the patriotic tone of the original while expanding into naval storylines and new characters. Ahan Shetty’s Lt Cdr MS Rawat is central to the film, which interweaves several key missions and scenes set against the backdrop of the Indo-Pak war of 1971.
With a cast that includes big names like Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan and Diljit Dosanjh alongside Ahan, the film looks to blend star power with authentic military storytelling when it arrives in cinemas on January 23, 2026.
Marketing with a purpose
This promotional strategy — staging events inside military spaces and launching materials aboard naval ships — is intended to do more than create buzz. The team behind Border 2 appears focused on honoring the real communities behind the uniforms, making the campaign a tribute as much as a publicity push.
