A recent photo of Salman Khan from the sets of his upcoming war drama, Battle of Galwan, has gone viral, sparking a frenzy among fans. The image offers a sneak peek into Khan's character and the film's intense setting.
The photo, which surfaced on social media platforms, shows Khan in full combat gear, sporting a military jacket with badges. The uniform appears to be the older Personal Camouflage Disruptive Pattern Material (PC DPM), which was used until early 2022. This detail is significant because the film is set against the backdrop of the 2020 Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese soldiers. A visible cut on the side of Khan's face further emphasizes the demanding nature of his role.
Battle of Galwan is based on the violent face-off that occurred on June 15, 2020, in eastern Ladakh's Galwan Valley. The clash, which involved brutal hand-to-hand combat in the high-altitude terrain, resulted in the death of 20 Indian soldiers, with China also reporting casualties. It was the deadliest clash between the two nations in more than four decades and led to increased military tensions.
In the film, Salman Khan portrays Colonel B Santosh Babu, a key figure in the Galwan Valley clash. The Ladakh schedule is expected to last for two to three weeks and will focus on filming the climax portions. The actor has also been seen interacting with locals and fans during the shoot.
The image of Salman Khan in military uniform has been well-received by fans, who are praising his dedication to portraying the character. Many are impressed by his physical transformation for the role.
Khan had earlier shared a behind-the-scenes picture on Instagram, where he was seen peeking through a clapperboard. The clapperboard revealed that the 86th scene being shot was a close-up of the star. He simply captioned the photo with "#BattleOfGalwan".
Directed by Apoorva Lakhia, Battle of Galwan aims to pay homage to the sacrifices made by Indian soldiers. Khan has described the film as "physically demanding".
Apart from Battle of Galwan, Salman Khan has several other projects lined up for 2025 and beyond. These include Sikandar, an action thriller directed by A.R. Murugadoss, slated for release on Eid 2025. Other rumored and confirmed projects include Tiger vs Pathaan, No Entry Mein Entry, Bajrangi Bhaijaan 2, Kick 2, and Prem Ki Shaadi.
