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Manoj Muntashir on 'Ghar Kab Aaoge' - A Song of Quiet Pain & Fragile Hope

Lyricist Manoj Muntashir describes 'Ghar Kab Aaoge' as a song capturing the quiet pain and fragile hope of waiting for a loved one's return. He consciously drew inspiration from the emotional depth and simplicity of legendary lyricist Javed Akhtar's iconic song 'Sandese Aate Hai'. The song is featured in the upcoming film 'Border 2', directed by Anurag Singh. The film boasts a large ensemble cast and is scheduled for release in January 2026.

Key Points: Manoj Muntashir on 'Ghar Kab Aaoge' Song & Javed Akhtar's Inspiration

  • Song explores longing & separation
  • Inspired by Javed Akhtar's 'Sandese Aate Hai'
  • Part of film 'Border 2'
  • Directed by Anurag Singh
  • Releases Jan 23, 2026
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Manoj Muntashir calls 'Ghar Kab Aaoge', a song about quiet pain, fragile hope

Lyricist Manoj Muntashir reveals the emotional depth of 'Ghar Kab Aaoge', inspired by Javed Akhtar's 'Sandese Aate Hai' for the film 'Border 2'.

Manoj Muntashir calls 'Ghar Kab Aaoge', a song about quiet pain, fragile hope
"This song is not about grand words, it is about the quiet pain and fragile hope of every home waiting for someone to return - Manoj Muntashir"

Mumbai, Jan 13

Lyricist Manoj Muntashir, who has penned the song 'Ghar Kab Aaoge', has said that the song is about the quiet pain and fragile hope.

The song echoes longing, separation, and the quiet hope of returning home. Manoj describes the song as a heartfelt tribute to timeless emotions and to the lyrical legacy that inspired it.

While writing 'Ghar Kab Aaoge', Muntashir consciously drew inspiration from legendary lyricist Javed Akhtar, particularly from the iconic song 'Sandese Aate Hai'. He shared that the emotional depth and simplicity of that song shaped his approach, reinforcing his belief that honesty in emotion is what truly endures.

Talking about the song, Manoj said, "I grew up admiring Javed Akhtar sahab's writing, and 'Sandese Aate Hai' is a song that has always lived deep inside me. While writing 'Ghar Kab Aaoge,' my only intent was to remain true to that same emotional honesty and simplicity. I am deeply grateful to Anurag Singh for trusting me with such a delicate emotion. Mithoon's deeply expressive eyes constantly push me to write better poetry, and I must thank Bhushan ji for giving me the opportunity to be part of a song that carries so much heart. This song is not about grand words, it is about the quiet pain and fragile hope of every home waiting for someone to return".

Directed by Anurag Singh, 'Border 2' brings together a powerful ensemble led by Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty, Mona Singh, Medha Rana, Sonam Bajwa, and Anya Singh.

'Border 2' is presented by Gulshan Kumar & T-Series, in association with J.P. Dutta's J.P. Films. Backed by a powerful production team including Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, J.P. Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta, and directed by Anurag Singh, the film promises scale and emotion.

The film is set to release on January 23, 2026.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Honestly, after some of his recent controversial statements, I was skeptical. But acknowledging Javed Akhtar's legacy and talking about emotional honesty is a good sign. Hope the song lives up to the beautiful description. The theme itself is so powerful.
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Aditya G
The cast looks fantastic! Sunny Deol returning to a patriotic role after 'Gadar 2' and with Diljit Dosanjh too? Wow. But the soul will be in the music. Mithoon's composition and Muntashir's lyrics... if they capture even half the feeling of 'Sandese Aate Hai', it will be a blockbuster song.
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Meera T
"Quiet pain and fragile hope" – that phrase alone gave me goosebumps. This is the real essence of our armed forces' families. It's not just about jingoism, it's about the human cost and the endless wait. Hope the film does justice to this sensitive topic.
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Sarah B
As someone living away from home, this concept hits close. The longing isn't always loud; sometimes it's just staring at the door. Interesting to see a big commercial film like Border 2 focusing on such a delicate emotion. Hope the execution matches the intent.
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Karthik V
JP Dutta is back with a Border sequel after so long! The original is iconic. The pressure is immense on everyone, especially the lyricist. Drawing from Akhtar sahab is wise. Let's see if the new generation connects with this emotion the same way we did. Fingers crossed!

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