The film will dive into the events of June 15-16, 2020, when 20 Indian soldiers lost their lives during a violent face-off with Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh’s Galwan Valley.
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Bollywood’s next big war drama just got more star power. Actor Chitrangda Singh has officially joined the cast of ‘Battle of Galwan’, opposite Salman Khan.
The announcement was made by director Apoorva Lakhia, who is helming the high-stakes project based on the 2020 Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese forces.
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In a note, Lakhia expressed his excitement over casting Chitrangda. “I’ve wanted to work with her ever since I saw her in ‘Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi’ and later in ‘Bob Biswas’. She has an incredible presence, balancing emotional depth with quiet strength. That’s exactly the energy we needed to complement Salman Sir’s character in this film,” he shared.
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Salman Khan will appear in the role of an Indian Army officer, marking his return to a uniformed avatar on screen. The film will dive into the events of June 15-16, 2020, when 20 Indian soldiers lost their lives during a violent face-off with Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh’s Galwan Valley. This incident triggered a tense standoff between the two nations.
The clash, which took place in extreme conditions in the high-altitude region, drew national attention and led to widespread debates on border security and military preparedness.
Following the incident, India significantly ramped up its deployment in the region and reinforced its presence along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
Over the next few years, several rounds of military talks between the two countries led to partial disengagement. In addition, it led to the creation of buffer zones in sensitive areas.
With ‘Battle of Galwan’, Apoorva Lakhia aims to bring the lesser-known details of the confrontation to the silver screen. He is popular for his gritty style in films like ‘Shootout at Lokhandwala’ and ‘Haseena Parkar’.
Salman Khan Films, which is backing the movie, also welcomed Chitrangda Singh on board through a social media post. Salman, too, took to Instagram to share the poster of the film.
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