'Border' 1997 Star Cast Fees Revealed, Sunny Deol Was The Highest Paid Actor With Rs. 1.2 Crore

Sunny Deol is back, leading the second instalment of Border 2. The trailer launch of the movie was a superhit, and fans got goosebumps with Sunny Deol's role in it. However, the memories, the songs, and the patriotism displayed in the 1997 film, Border, still remain intact in the minds of the audience. Read on to know the star cast's fees for the 1997 film.

Sunny Deol was paid the highest fees, while others were paid in lakhs

The 1997 film, Border, was a cult classic, which would often get telecast on Zee TV or Star Plus on every Independence Day or Republic Day. The epic war film, which was directed by J. P. Dutta. It is the story of the Battle of Longewala between India and Pakistan in 1971. The film featured strong performances from an ensemble cast, including Akshaye Khanna, Sunny Deol, Tabu, Pooja Bhatt, Rakhe Gulzar, and many more. The film is a tribute to the bravery of Indian soldiers and the sacrifices they made for the country. 

Talking about the fees, Sunny Deol was the one who played the lead role in director, J.P. Dutta's 1997 film. He was paid a whopping Rs. 1.2 crore. Jackie Shroff's role was also loved in the film, and he was paid Rs. 11 lakh. Talking about Tabu, she was paid Rs. 20 lakh for her role. It was Akshaye Khanna's second film, and he was highly praised for his role. He received a fee of Rs. 1.4 million. 

Pooja Bhatt was paid Rs. 1 lakh, while Suneil Shetty received Rs. 6 lakh. Puneet Issar got Rs. 10 lakh, and Sudesh Berry was paid a fee of Rs. 4 lakh. Kulbhushan Kharbanda also received a cheque of Rs. 6 lakh. On the other hand, Rakhi Gulzar was paid Rs. 70,000. 

The songs such as Sandese Aate Hai and Mere Dushman Mere Bhai are the most beautiful chartbusters that still seem emotional and leave everyone nostalgic. These songs still invoke patriotism and pride in listeners. Iswar R. Bidri and Nirmal Jani are the cinematographers who beautifully shot the film, and it was edited by Deepak Wirkudi. The movie showed the harsh beauty of the Rajasthan desert and showed the pain of war with equal skill on the big screen. 

It is the most significant film, which holds a special place in Indian cinema. It was made over a budget of Rs. 10 crores and a runtime of nearly three hours. The film was a commercial hit, and it proved that audiences were craving for a film that tells the story of the soldiers. The film was released on June 13, 1997, and it went on to become the highest-grossing Bollywood film of that year. 

More about Border 2

After Border was released in 1997, the second instalment of the film is set to be released soon. However, the film's teaser was released on December 16, 2025, on the occasion of Vijay Diwas. The films honour the bravery and sacrifices of the Indian Armed Forces, reminding the nation of the country's soldiers and the sacrifices they make for the country. 

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