The announcement and teaser of Salman Khan’s upcoming war drama, Battle of Galwan, have triggered a significant diplomatic and social media standoff between India and China. While the film is intended as a patriotic tribute to Indian soldiers, it has been met with fierce criticism from Chinese state media and netizens, who accuse the production of "distorting history." The film, directed by Apoorva Lakhia, is scheduled for release on April 17, 2026. 1. Galwan Valley, The Source of the Conflict The movie is based on the real-life military clash in the Galwan Valley on June 15, 2020.This was a brutal, hand-to-hand skirmish between the Indian Army and the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) in the high-altitude terrain of Ladakh. India Says: The film portrays the bravery of Colonel B. Santosh Babu (played by Salman Khan) and 19 other soldiers who died defending Indian territory. Chinese Narrative: Beijing maintains that Indian troops crossed the Line of Actual Control ...
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