The highly anticipated war drama Border 2, releasing January 23, 2026, brings back patriotic intensity with a thrilling ensemble cast. While fans are buzzing about the action and storytelling, here are some cool, lesser-known tidbits about the stars who are bringing this tribute to life.
Sunny Deol — The Comeback Border 2 Warrior
Sunny Deol returns as Lt. Col. Fateh Singh Kaler, anchoring the sequel with his signature fire. Beyond his on-screen grit, the Gadar star once opened up on a podcast about struggling with dyslexia as a child, something few fans knew about. He shared how people misunderstood him and called him a “duffer” in school because of it, only to rise above it all to become one of Bollywood’s most powerful action icons.
Varun Dhawan — From Partying to Preparing
Stepping into the boots of Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya, Varun Dhawan went through a striking personal transformation for his career around the time of Badlapur. He reportedly gave up partying and social life, embraced solitude so intensely that his mom had to check on him.
Diljit Dosanjh — From Gurudwara Kirtan to Border 2 War Hero
Diljit brings depth to Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, PVC. Before his film success, he honed his craft by singing kirtan at local gurudwaras during school days. And did you know? Diljit made history as the first turbaned Sikh celebrity to have a wax figure at Madame Tussauds, Delhi, a proud milestone in his career.
Sonam Bajwa — From Air Hostess to Silver Screen
Sonam Bajwa, who plays a key role in Border 2, didn’t start out in films. Before fame, she worked as an air hostess and even took part in a beauty pageant. Unfortunately she wasn’t selected. That rejection soon turned into a break when she landed her debut role in a Punjabi film sparking her rise as a beloved actor.
Mona Singh — That Shah Rukh Khan Moment
Mona Singh appears as Sunny Deol’s on-screen wife, but she has her own fun Bollywood story. On the set of another film, she once asked Shah Rukh Khan to leave the set because she didn’t want to act in front of him. A bold move he laughed off, reminding her to “be professional” before things carried on.