The differences between JP Dutta, the filmmaker behind the 1997 movie Border, and film distributor and producer Bharat Shah have turned into a legal dispute and producer Nidhi Dutta has described the allegations against her father as “false and unfounded”.
The public notice issued in film trade journal/s by Little & Co. (Advocates & Solicitors) on behalf of their clients Bharat Shah and Bina Bharat Shah making accusations against J P Dutta concerning the accounts of the Film Border is false, unfounded, baseless and mischievous in intent aimed at creating public sensationalism.
Contrary to what is stated in the notice, it is Bharat Shah who has deliberately failed to abide by the Deed of Settlement. The matter being sub-judice, J P Films considers it appropriate to let the sanctity of the settlement and course of justice to prevail. As ever, J P Dutta and J P Films are committed to creating clean entertainment that touches the soul of our eternal nation. This short press and media release is to commonly address the queries of all members of press, media and the public.
While the legal wrangling continues, excitement for Border 2 remains high. Directed by Anurag Singh, known for his critically acclaimed work on Kesari and Punjab 1984, the film boasts an impressive cast, including Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, and Diljit Dosanjh.
The announcement of the film came on June 13, 2024, commemorating the 27th anniversary of the original Border.
