The much-awaited teaser of Battle Of Galwan was released on December 26 on the occasion of Salman Khan's 60th birthday. In Battle Of Galwan's teaser, Salman Khan can be seen playing an Indian Army officer who is ready for a fight against hundreds of Chinese armed officers along with his troop.
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.
Now, the question arises which Indian Army Officer Salman Khan is playing in the movie? Continue read below to know Battle Of Galwan True Story or Battle Of Galwan Real Story and which real life Indian Army hero Salman Khan is playing.
As per Filmfare, 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).
Colonel Babu originally hailed from Telangana.
The film is based on the Galwan stand-off between India and its expansionist neighbour, China on June 15, 2020 during the thick of the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic in India. The Indian and Chinese troops clashed in the Galwan Valley, eastern Ladakh. It was part of a larger border standoff along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The clash turned violent when both sides attempted to patrol disputed areas, leading to hand-to-hand combat.
The fighting resulted in the deaths of 20 Indian soldiers, while China also suffered casualties. This was the deadliest India–China face-off in over four decades, escalating tensions and prompting both nations to increase troop deployments and engage in diplomatic talks to avoid further conflict. Currently, India and China have mended their relationship, and have opened multiple channels as a part of diplomacy as India struggles against the tariff imposed by the USA, the arch-rival of China in the west.
With Inputs: IANS
