US Edition‘Battle of Galwan’ film teaser angers China. What happened during 2020 clash with India?
China's state media accuses the Salman Khan-starring film of exaggerating casualties and presenting a biased narrative about the 2020 Galwan Valley clash.
- China's state-run media accused Salman Khan's Battle of Galwan teaser of `distorting the facts` and said it `does not align with the facts`, warning it promotes a `one-sided Indian narrative`; the teaser shows Salman addressing troops ahead of its April 2026 release.
- Troop surges since early May along the Line of Actual Control increased tensions, and India objected to Chinese temporary structures at Patrol Point 14 despite a June 6 disengagement agreement.
- Fighting lasted several hours in near-freezing conditions, with a scuffle escalating into hand-to-hand combat using stones and rods; India acknowledged 20 troop deaths, including Colonel Bikkumalla Santosh Babu, and returned ten Indian Army personnel on June 17.
- Indian government sources said they played no role in the film and stressed filmmakers' freedom of expression, adding concerns can be directed to India's Ministry of Defence.
- The 2020 clash marked the first border combat fatalities since 1975, and Salman Khan and director Apoorva Lakhia's involvement plus netizens linking the teaser to Game of Thrones raise stakes as Global Times warns films can't alter sovereignty.
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Bollywood's latest flirtation with facts draws flak
Bollywood's latest effort to dramatise history has ignited controversy with the release of the trailer for 'Battle of Galwan,' a film claiming to depict the 2020 clashes between Indian and Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley. The teaser, unveiled by lead actor Salman Khan on December 27, has triggered heated discussion online, with critics questioning both its historical accuracy and cinematic approach. Salman Khan, familiar to Chinese audiences…
‘Battle of Galwan’ film teaser angers China. What happened during 2020 clash with India?
On June 15, 2020, Indian and Chinese troops clashed violently in the Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh, triggering the deadliest confrontation between the two sides in decades. Here’s what happened during the clash and why the 'Battle of Galwan' teaser has angered China
Salman Khan’s Battle Of Galwan BTS Picture Leaks After Teaser Release: Film Creates Buzz In India And China, Chinese Media Calls It Distorted And One Sided Narrative
A new BTS picture from Salman Khan's Battle Of Galwan has leaked showing the actor and director Apoorva Lakhia reviewing footage. The film is trending in both India and China for different reasons. While it is generating meme templates in India, Chinese media has called it distorted and one sided. The patriotic film releases on April 17, 2026. The post Salman Khan’s Battle Of Galwan BTS Picture Leaks After Teaser Release: Film Creates Buzz In In…
Bollywood actor Salman Khan was last seen in the film Sikander, directed by AR Murugadoss. Following this, he has completed his acting in the film ‘Battle of Galwan’. The film is directed by Apoorva Lakhia. Himesh Reshammiya has composed the music for the film and Salman Khan is also producing it. The film is based on the India-China border dispute that took place in 2020. That is, when Chinese soldiers tried to infiltrate the Galwan Valley in e…
Salman's Battle of Galwan Being Saved by Its Song?
The teaser of Battle of Galwan, starring Salman Khan, has received mixed reactions. The subject is powerful and emotional, yet many viewers feel the teaser does not showcase the expected scale or intensity for a film based on a real-life event. The execution seems underwhelming visually despite the patriotic weight it carries. However, one element […] The post Salman’s Battle of Galwan Being Saved by Its Song? appeared first on M9.news.
Salman’s Battle Of Galwan Sparks China Criticism; India Defends Cinema Freedom
Hyderabad, Dec 31 (Maxim News): Cinemas are an artistic expression and India does not restrict it, government sources said on Tuesday as Salman Khan‘s ‘Battle of Galwan’, based on the 2020 clash between Indian and Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley, found itself in the news after its 1.12-minute teaser. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp The big budget drama has — expectedly — drawn criticism from China’s Global Times which claimed the movie to be a c…
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