Salman Khan’s upcoming film ‘Battle of Galwan’ has been in the headlines for some time. Recently the team of the film has released its teaser and since then the fans are very excited about the release of this film. But do you know that this much awaited film of Salman Khan is inspired by a true incident. Let us know here what is the story of ‘Battle of Galwan’?
What is the real story of ‘Battle of Galwan’?
Salman Khan’s much awaited film ‘Battle of Galwan’ is based on the 2020 conflict between India and China in the Galwan Valley of Ladakh. This clash between Indian and Chinese soldiers took place in June 2020. On June 15, tension increased between the armies of the two countries on the Line of Control (LAC). It was a violent clash in which both sides suffered loss of life and property. Due to an agreement not to use firearms near the border, soldiers fought using sticks and stones.
According to Al Jazeera, the conflict began over a dispute over two Chinese tents and observation towers, which Indian officials said were “built on the Indian side of the LAC.” According to Reuters, “About 900 soldiers from both sides were involved in hand-to-hand combat, in which they beat each other with stones and wooden sticks studded with nails.”
When will it be released?Battle of Galwan’,
Salman Khan played Colonel B. in the film. He played the role of Santosh Babu, who led the 16 Bihar Regiment with extraordinary courage and was posthumously awarded the Mahavir Chakra. Salman Khan starrer ‘Battle of Galwan’ will be released in theaters on 17 April 2026.
,Battle of Galwan’ star cast
Apart from Salman Khan, Chitrangada Singh is in the lead role in this film directed by Apoorva Lakhia. The supporting cast of the film includes many actors including Abhilash Chaudhary, Ankur Bhatia, Vipin Bhardwaj, Zane Shaw, Heera Sohal, Nirbhay Chaudhary, Siddharth Muli, Abhisree Sen. This film has been produced by Salman Khan under Salman Khan Films.
The teaser of the film was released on Salman’s birthday.
On the occasion of his birthday on 27th December, Salman Khan gave a gift to his fans and released the teaser of his much-awaited film ‘Battle of Galwan’. In which the actors are seen in action style. In the teaser of this one-minute war drama, Khan plays the role of a brave Indian Army officer, who is fully prepared to face the enemy.
The teaser starts with Salman Khan’s powerful voice, in which he gives a passionate speech to his battalion. Scenes of high mountainous areas are shown in the background. In another scene, Khan can be seen holding a branch of a tree while his battalion stands ready with stones for a one-on-one fight with the enemy. After watching this teaser, fans are not able to wait for the release of the film.

