The Ministry of External Affairs has clarified that it has no role in Salman Khan’s upcoming film Battle of Galwan, which depicts the 2020 clash between Indian and Chinese troops in Ladakh’s Galwan Valley. The teaser, released on Salman’s 60th birthday, has drawn criticism from Chinese media.
Salman Khan’s ‘Battle of Galwan’ teaser, depicting the 2020 Galwan Valley clash, went viral with 60 million views but drew criticism from China. Indian authorities defended cinematic freedom, noting films have historically portrayed military conflicts as artistic expression
Salman Khan’s upcoming film Battle of Galwan, based on the 2020 India-China Galwan Valley clash, will release on April 17, 2026. Directed by Apoorva Lakhia, the film features Salman as an Indian Army officer.