A behind-the-scenes image from Salman Khan’s upcoming war drama Battle of Galwan has set social media abuzz. The photo, shared by a fan on Instagram, features Salman Khan and Chitrangda Singh in full Indian Army uniform as they pose for a quick selfie on the film’s set. The viral moment offers the first candid glimpse of the stars embodying their military roles in the highly anticipated project.
Salman Khan recently wrapped up a start-to-end 45-day shoot in Leh, Ladakh, completing the film’s primary schedule by mid-September. The actor then moved into the final leg of production from mid-October, with filming expected to conclude by the end of November. The first look of the film, unveiled on July 4, had already created buzz—showing Salman with bloodstains on his face and a rugged moustached avatar.
Reports indicate that Salman portrays Colonel B Santosh Babu, the commanding officer of the 16 Bihar Regiment who led his troops during the Galwan Valley clash of June 2020. The real-life confrontation between Indian and Chinese soldiers along the Line of Actual Control resulted in the martyrdom of 20 Indian soldiers and significant casualties on the Chinese side.
Directed by Apoorva Lakhia, Battle of Galwan draws from a chapter of India’s Most Fearless 3 by Shiv Aroor and Rahul Singh, a bestselling book chronicling extraordinary stories of courage within the Indian armed forces. The film aims to bring to life the intensity of the standoff that occurred amid the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the raw, close-combat nature of the clash.
Chitrangda Singh, who plays a key role, earlier admitted she felt “a bit nervous” joining the project because of Salman’s massive fan following. “I’m glad they accepted me with their Salman, their hero. It’s been good so far,” she told HT.
