Salman Khan is set to begin shooting for his upcoming film, Battle of Galwan, in Ladakh this month. The film, directed by Apoorva Lakhia, revisits the intense 2020 military clash between Indian and Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley.
Battle of Galwan is inspired by the real-life events of June 15, 2020, when Indian and Chinese soldiers engaged in a violent confrontation in the Galwan Valley, a strategically significant region along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Due to prior agreements, firearms were not used, leading to hand-to-hand combat with makeshift weapons like sticks and stones. The clash resulted in the death of 20 Indian soldiers. Salman Khan is reportedly portraying Colonel B Santosh Babu, who led the 16 Bihar Regiment during the conflict.
Khan recently shared the first look motion poster of Battle of Galwan on his social media, showcasing him in a bloodied avatar with a fierce expression. The poster features the line: "Over 15,000 ft. above sea level, India fought its most brutal battle without firing a single bullet". The gritty representation of combat and patriotic fervour has generated immense praise from fans.
The film aims to highlight the bravery of Indian soldiers. A source close to the project revealed that the shooting will commence in Ladakh for approximately 25 days, followed by a schedule at a studio in Mumbai. According to reports, filming is scheduled to wrap in November 2025, with the production aiming for a 2025 release. However, other sources indicate that the first schedule will take place in Ladakh, followed by a stint in Mumbai and then once more in Kashmir and is expected to commence in August. Another source indicates that the movie's shooting will start by August 3rd.
Apoorva Lakhia, known for action-driven films like Shootout at Lokhandwala and Haseena Parkar, is directing the film. The film will also star Chitrangda Singh in a key role. Himesh Reshammiya will be the music composer for the film, which will also star Harshil Shah, Ankur Bhatia, and Heera Sohall.
The Galwan Valley clash marked the first fatalities in the Sino-Indian border conflict in nearly 45 years.
