Bollywood actor Salman Khan has finally reacted to the ongoing social media trolling over his upcoming movie Battle of Galwan. Ever since the release of the teaser of Battle of Galwan, Salman Khan has come under the scrutiny of fans on social media. Many fans are not happy the way Salman Khan has portrayed his character in Battle of Galwan. In fact, many found Salman's calm look when the Chinese forces were about to attack as 'romantic'.
Salman recently attended the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) match in Surat on Friday evening. At the event, Salman Khan spoke about the recent trolling over his ‘romantic’ glance in the film’s teaser.
Talking to former cricketer Mohammad Kaif, Salman Khan said, " (Translated version) Some people think this is a romantic look, but I’m a Colonel, brother. So, this is the look of a Colonel who understands how to motivate and give hope to his team and soldiers. I can also give them that kind of look (growls), but it has no meaning. It would make no sense."
Directed by Apoorva Lakhia, Battle Of Galwan is inspired by true events based on 2020 China–India skirmishes that took place in the Galwan Valley. Apart from Salman Khan, the movie also features Chitrangada Singh. It will be released in theaters on April 17, 2026.
According to reports, Salman Khan is playing the character of Colonel Bikkumalla Santosh Babu.
For the unversed, Colonel Bikkumalla Santosh Babu was the Commanding Officer of 16 Bihar Regiment who was martyred during 2020 India-China skirmishes.
Colonel Santosh Babu's death raised alarm around the world as it was the first time that an Indian Army officer got martyred since 1967 fighting the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) since 1975.
Colonel Babu was posthumously decorated with India's second-highest wartime gallantry award, the Maha Vir Chakra (MVC).