Following the release of new version of iconic song Sandese Aate Hain under the new title 'Ghar Kab Aaogey', the star cast of Border 2 have started to promote their upcoming movie. Border 2 is among the biggest and most awaited movies of January 2026.
Slated to be released in theaters on January 23, 2026; Border 2 is inspired by true events that will showcase how Indian Armed Forces fought against the Pakistani aggression in 1971. In short, going by the short teaser and the presence of real-life characters, Border 2 is inspired by true events during the 1971 India-Pakistan war.
While Border 2 is a multi-starrer movie, Sunny Deol undoubtedly leads the pack. As per IMDb, Sunny Deol plays the character of Lt Col Fateh Singh Kaler in Border 2. Continue reading below to know all about Border True Story or Border Real Story and real life Fateh Singh Kaler-
Sunny Deol plays the character of Lt Col Fateh Singh Kaler in Border 2. However, Lt Col Fateh Singh Kaler is a fictional character. According to reports, the character of Lt Col Fateh Singh Kaler is inspired by real-life Brigadier (later Major General) Hardev Singh Kler.
Major General H.S. Kler, MVC, AVSM is still regarded as one of Indian Army’s best field commanders who became a legend in his lifetime. He led the Indian Army during the in 1965 and 1971.
MVC, AVSM Major Kaler fought for India heroically in the 1965 Haji Pir battle. Furthermore, he led the 95 Mountain Brigade to liberate Dacca during the 1971 Indo-Pak War.
As per Print, Major Hardev Singh Kler was commissioned in 1943 in the Corps of Signals. He saw action in Burma (now Myanmar).
In July 1965, he had been the General Staff Officer 1 (GSO 1) of 19 Infantry Division, responsible for the operations in the Valley, for nearly two years.
In July-end, Army Headquarters issued Lieutenant Colonel Kler’s posting order as Directing Staff at Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, a coveted appointment at this stage of service.
According to reports, Major Hardev Singh Kler hailed from a village in Ludhiana (Punjab).
