Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is balancing two big projects at the same time: the new season of ‘Bigg Boss 19’ and his upcoming film ‘Battle of Galwan’.
The actor gave his fans a surprise glimpse of the movie on Tuesday when he shared a behind-the-scenes picture from the set on Instagram.
In the photo, Salman is seen peeking through a clapperboard while preparing for a scene. According to the details on the board, it was the 86th scene of the film, and Salman was giving his first take.
He is dressed in full military uniform, wearing the old Personal Camouflage Disruptive Pattern Material (PC DPM), which was the Indian Army’s official pattern until 2021.
The makers have kept the costume true to the time period since the Galwan clash took place in June 2020.
For authenticity, the team did not use the current New Battle Dress Uniform (NBDU) of the INCAM pattern. It was introduced later in January 2022 during the Army Day Parade in New Delhi. That design was developed in partnership with the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT).
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In the picture, Salman’s look also includes a wound across his face, hinting at the intensity of his role. Sharing the post, he kept the caption simple and powerful: “#BattleOfGalwan.”
The film is inspired by the Galwan Valley clash that shocked the nation in 2020. The incident happened during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic when Indian and Chinese troops came face-to-face in eastern Ladakh.
What began as a standoff along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) turned into violent hand-to-hand combat. This happened when both sides tried to patrol the disputed zone.
The tragic night of June 15, 2020, led to the death of 20 Indian soldiers. Reports also confirmed that China faced casualties, although the exact numbers were not officially shared. This was the deadliest India–China border conflict in more than 40 years.
The clash not only brought back painful memories of past confrontations but also heightened tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.