Salman Khan turns 60 today. To mark the occasion, the makers had promised to unveil the teaser of Khan’s much-awaited war drama, ‘Battle of Galwan.’ Today, the teaser was released across social media platforms. Safe to say, the teaser promises This reveal was being treated as a “birthday gift” from the superstar to his fans, following weeks of intense buzz regarding his physical transformation for the role. The film is based on real events that transpired between the Indian and Chinese troops at the Galwan region on June 15, 2020 when about 200 Indian soldiers courageously defended the territory against a force of 1200 Chinese Liberation Army soldiers.
Salman Khan stuns in the teaser of ‘Battle of Galwan’
Salman Khan portrays Colonel Bikkumalla Santosh Babu, the commanding officer of the 16 Bihar Regiment. The teaser begins with Salman Khan riling up his fellow soldiers with the opening line, “Jawano yaad rahe, zakhm lage to medal samajhna aur maut dikhe to salam karna…” (Soldiers, remember—if you are wounded, consider it a medal; and if you face death, salute it)The camera pans into Khan holding a wooden stump, ready for a combat. A befitting song accompanies. The teaser ends with Khan saying, ‘Maut se kya darna, usey to ana hai.” (Why fear death? It is bound to come)
Fan expectations from ‘Battle of Galwan’
Known for his action and massy films, Salman Khan is all set to render a curveball with his portrayal as a commanding officer in ‘Battle of Galwan.’ The role, touted to be a powerful one, with tones of leadership, responsibility and patriotic fervour could very well become one of the most meaningful performances of his career.
About ‘Battle of Galwan’
Directed by Apoorva Lakhia and written by Shiv Aroor, Chintan Gandhi, Suresh Nair, the film stars Salman Khan and Chitrangada Singh as leads alongside Abhilash Chaudhary and Ankur Bhatia in pivotal roles. Produced by Khan, the music has been composed by Himesh Reshamiya.
‘Battle of Galwan’ release date
In a new development reported today, Aditya Chopra has moved the release date of the Alia Bhatt, Sharvari Wagh, Bobby Deol starrer ‘Alpha’ from its initial date of April 17, 2026 to avoid a clash with the Salman Khan starrer, ‘Battle of Galwan.’
