Apoorva Lakhia

Apoorva Lakhia

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Battle of Galwan
Battle of Galwan
Action, Thriller
Jan 1970
Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam

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Salman Khan's Meeting With Rajnath Singh Clears Roadblocks for Battle of Galwan Shoot Bollywood
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Salman Khan's Meeting With Rajnath Singh Clears Roadblocks for Battle of Galwan Shoot

Mumbai, September 10 - Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has commenced shooting for Battle of Galwan, and recently met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi to seek assistance for the smooth progress of the same. The film, directed by Apoorva Lakhia, has faced several logistical challenges in obtaining permissions to shoot in the sensitive Ladakh region. According to Bollywood Hungama, the meeting, which lasted for about 45 minutes, proved crucial in clearing hurdles that were threatening to delay the project. The production team had been concerned about losing the narrow Ladakh shooting window, which could have derailed their schedule. Salman's direct approach to the Defence Minister ensured that the issues were taken up at the highest level. During the discussion, Rajnath Singh assured Salman Khan that the government would extend full support in facilitating the shoot. However, he placed a very clear condition - the film should not defame China. It is said that the Defence Minister stressed on the importance of maintaining diplomatic sensitivity, especially at a time when New Delhi and Beijing are working towards stabilising bilateral ties. Salman Khan reportedly agreed to this condition without hesitation. He clarified that the Battle of Galwan is not conceived as an anti-China film but as a tribute to the bravery of the Indian Armed Forces. The actor assured Singh that the film would focus on honouring the sacrifices of Indian soldiers and would instil national pride without disturbing diplomatic relations. The movie is directed by Apoorva Lakhia and is currently being shot in Ladakh. It will be released in the first half of 2026. Stay tuned...

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Salman Khan Kickstarts Shooting For Apoorva Lakhia's Battle of Galwan With First Look Reveal Bollywood
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Salman Khan Kickstarts Shooting For Apoorva Lakhia's Battle of Galwan With First Look Reveal

Mumbai, September 9 - Superstar Salman Khan has quietly begun the shooting of his much-awaited war action thriller Battle of Galwan, based on the 2020 Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese soldiers. The movie will feature Salman portraying the role of Colonel Bikkumalla Santosh Babu, who led his men bravely and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra posthumously for his sacrifice. As the Bajrangi Bhaijaan star began shooting, he unveiled the first look of himself from the film. In the pictures shared on social media, Salman is standing behind a clapboard, donning an army officer's uniform, exuding intensity and grit. The first look has already gone viral, with fans hailing Salman's fierce new avatar. Directed by Apoorva Lakhia, known for his work in Shootout at Lokhandwala and Haseena Parkar, Battle of Galwan is one of the most anticipated Bollywood films of 2026. It is expected to be a gripping and emotional war saga, which was fought without any firearms. With Salman Khan leading from the front, expectations are sky-high for Battle of Galwan. The film, produced by Salman Khan Films, promises to blend patriotism, action, and heartfelt emotions, marking Salman's entry into a realistic war-drama space. The movie, which has Chitrangda Singh playing the female lead, will be released in the first half of 2026. #BattleOfGalwan pic.twitter.com/sj4iy4SXaz— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) September 9, 2025 Stay tuned...

Superstar Salman Khan Hilariously Trolls The U.S. President Donald Trump On Bigg Boss 19 Weekend Ka Vaar Bollywood
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Superstar Salman Khan Hilariously Trolls The U.S. President Donald Trump On Bigg Boss 19 Weekend Ka Vaar

Mumbai, September 7 - The US President Donald Trump's peace prize rant has made its way to the Indian television reality show Bigg Boss, hosted by superstar Salman Khan. During the Weekend Ka Vaar episode of Bigg Boss 19 on September 6, 2025, blockbuster host Salman Khan gave a sharp reprimand to contestant Farrhana Bhatt, who refers to herself as a "peace activist", for instigating unnecessary conflicts inside the house. Salman delivered a strong critique of Farhana, and while doing that, he seemingly hilariously trolled Trump, who has been desperately seeking the Nobel Peace Prize for the works he has never done. The superstar said, "A peace activist is supposed to resolve conflicts and bring people together. But what's happening? around the world, those who create the most trouble are the ones demanding peace prizes." Megastar #SalmanKhan trolling Donald Trump 😂😭 #BiggBoss19"Is Dunia me jo sabse jyada trouble faila rahe h, unhe hi peace prize chahiye" pic.twitter.com/Z4SfUNm1Lb— MASS (@Freak4Salman) September 7, 2025 Netizens quickly interpreted Salman's remark as a cleverly veiled jab at U.S. President Donald Trump, who has been in the news for pushing for consideration for the Nobel Peace Prize, despite widespread criticism of his actions on the global stage. Trump's bid for the Nobel, including asking various nations to nominate him and support from his national security adviser, has been met with significant backlash and scepticism. The reaction online was immediate and enthusiastic, as social media users lauded Salman's sense of humour and drew a clear line between his words and Trump's real-life ambitions. One X user coined it, "Salman Sir ne ek bahut achi baat boli... Pehli Farhana aur dusra Donald Trump," applauding how Salman targeted both the contestant and "peace preacher Trump" with a single shot. Another said, "Lmao, Salman was bashing Farhana but ended up bashing Donald Trump indirectly... collateral damage at its finest." Meanwhile, Salman Khan will next be seen in the war action drama, The Battle of Galwan, directed by Apoorva Lakhia. Inspired by the 2020 clash between Indian and Chinese soldiers in the Galwan Valley, the movie focuses on the intense hand-to-hand combat that occurred without firearms. The film began shooting in Ladakh in August and is a tribute to the bravery of Indian soldiers. The makers are eyeing to release the film in the first half of 2026. Stay tuned...

Salman Khan's Battle of Galwan Begins Bollywood
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Salman Khan's Battle of Galwan Begins

Mumbai, August 20 - Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has teamed up with director Apoorva Lakhia for a war action drama Battle of Galwan, which is based on the events that took place between the Indian and Chinese troops at the Galwan region on June 15, 2020 when 200 Indian soldiers bravely defended their territory against a force of 1200 Chinese Liberation Army soldiers. ## The film was officially announced recently with the first look poster, and now, the shoot of it has begun in Ladakh. On Wednesday, some pictures from the shooting spot went viral on social media. There were rumours that the movie might get shelved, but the latest development suggests it is well on schedule. ## Produced by Salman Khan Films, Battle of Galwan stars Salman Khan in the lead role, portraying the late Colonel B. Santosh Babu, the commanding officer of the 16 Bihar Regiment, who heroically led Indian soldiers during the conflict. The movie has Chitrangda Singh as the female lead, while Himesh Reshammiya is the music composer. ## The official release date of BOG has not been announced yet, but Salman Khan hinted in a recent media interaction that the film won't be released on Eid 2026, and they are eying either January or June 2026 theatrical release. The makers are planning to wrap the shoot in 55-60 days, so there is a possibility of a January 2026 release. ## Stay tuned...

Salman Khan In Talks To Do A Period Action Thriller Film After Battle of Galwan; Details Revealed Bollywood
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Salman Khan In Talks To Do A Period Action Thriller Film After Battle of Galwan; Details Revealed

Mumbai, August 5 - Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is gearing up to start shooting for the director Apoorva Lakhia's war action thriller Battle of Galwan this month. It will start with a 30-day schedule in Ladakh. But before starting the shoot, the superstar is busy discussing his next films. ## According to the latest report by Pinkvilla, the Bajrangi Bhaijaan star's next movie after Battle of Galwan could be a period action thriller with Malayalam director Mahesh Narayanan. The duo has already done 4-5 meetings, and things are said to be in the advanced stage. ## "Salman Khan and Mahesh Narayanan have been jamming on multiple ideas, and Salman has given a go-ahead to the filmmaker on a period thriller with action. The film in discussion will be set in the 1970s to 1990s, and Mahesh will now come back for a full-length narration soon", said the report. ## After doing routine masala entertainers, Salman is looking to explore new genres now, which challenge him in his next films. Battle of Galwan is one such film, followed by Mahesh Narayanan's period thriller, which is expected to be officially finalised before the year's end. ## Apart from Mahesh Narayanan, Salman is also in talks with Kabir Khan for a possible collaboration. The duo is discussing multiple ideas, including the sequel to Bajrangi Bhaijaan. While nothing is confirmed yet, both Salman and Kabir Khan have a definite intent to reunite for their 4th collaboration, after Ek Tha Tiger, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, and Tubelight. ## Stay tuned...

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Salman Khan Teases A New Announcement With A Cryptic Social Media Post Bollywood
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Salman Khan Teases A New Announcement With A Cryptic Social Media Post

Mumbai, July 31 - Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has teased a new big announcement with this latest social media post, which has gone viral. The post has sparked excitement among the fans who want to know what the announcement could be. ## On Thursday, Salman took to Instagram to share a story, one that came with a surprising political twist. Dressed in a crisp kurta, the actor greeted a cheering crowd with a traditional namaskara where his face is not visible, as he captioned the story "Milte hain ek naye maidaan mein". ## While the official details about the announcement are not known yet, the rumours say that it could be for a Bigg Boss announcement. Salman is the host of this popular, controversial show. As said, the official details are not known yet. ## Superstar #SalmanKhan's latest Instagram story 🤔 pic.twitter.com/7HKewO8ljO— Sacnilk Entertainment (@SacnilkEntmt) July 31, 2025 ## Meanwhile, Salman is gearing up to start shooting for his next film, Battle of Galwan, in August. Directed by Apoorva Lakhia and produced by Salman Khan Films, the movie is based on the Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese troops in 2020. Chitrangada Singh plays the female lead in the movie that is expected to release in January next year. ## Stay tuned...

Salman Khan To Skip Eid Holiday Release For 'Battle of Galwan'? Film's Possible Release Date Revealed Bollywood
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Salman Khan To Skip Eid Holiday Release For 'Battle of Galwan'? Film's Possible Release Date Revealed

Mumbai, July 16 - After getting a setback with Sikandar, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has now teamed up with director Apoorva Lakhia for a war action drama Battle of Galwan. The movie is set against the backdrop of the Galwan Valley clash in 2020 between Indian and Chinese troops. ## The makers recently announced the film with the first look poster, which was appreciated by all, and piqued the curiosity for the movie. The movie is set to go on floors in August this year, and ahead of it, the possible release date plans have been revealed. ## Salman Khan's Battle of Galwan To Skip Eid 2026 Release? ## According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, the much-awaited film might skip releasing during the Eid weekend in 2026. This particular holiday period has seen Salman's many films in the past, but the same may not be the case with his upcoming movie. ## "The makers are not looking at releasing the film on Eid. This is because three films are already scheduled for release on March 19, 2026 "“ Yash-starer Toxic, the comic caper Dhamaal 4 and Sanjay Leela Bhansali's intense romantic drama Love & War, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal", says the report. ## The report further stated that with Eid release almost ruled out, the makers are considering to the bring the film to the big screen in either January or June 2026. It is said that the makers are planning to wrap the shoot in 55-60 days, so there is a possibility of a January 2026 release. The official confirmation regarding the release date will be made soon. ## About Battle of Galwan ## Produced by Salman Khan Films, the film stars Salman Khan in the lead role, portraying the late Colonel B. Santosh Babu, the commanding officer of the 16 Bihar Regiment, who heroically led Indian soldiers during the conflict. It has Chitrangda Singh as the female lead while Himesh Reshammiya is the music composer. ## Stay tuned...

Salman Khan Officially Announces His Next Film With First Look Title Bollywood
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Salman Khan Officially Announces His Next Film With First Look Title

Mumbai, July 4 - After teasing the official poster of his upcoming film in a midnight social media post, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has officially announced his next film, set against the backdrop of the Galwan Valley clash in 2020 between India and Chinese troops. ## The film, titled Battle of Galwan, will be directed by Apoorva Lakhia of Shootout at Lokhandwala fame, and produced by Salman Khan Films. The makers dropped an intense first look motion poster, featuring Salman with bloodstains on his face, donning an army uniform with a fierce expression in his eyes. ## In this patriotic action drama, the Bajrangi Bhaijaan star will be portraying the late Colonel B. Santosh Babu, the commanding officer of the 16 Bihar Regiment, who heroically led Indian soldiers during the conflict. Himesh Reshammiya will be the music composer of the film. ## The shoot of the movie is expected to commence soon, and it will hit the big screens in 2026. Meanwhile, Salman was last seen in AR Murugadoss's action drama Sikandar, which underperformed at the global box office, earning below ₹200 crore and being labelled a commercial flop. Fans are now hoping the upcoming Galwan film marks a strong comeback for the superstar. ## View this post on Instagram A post shared by Salman Khan (@beingsalmankhan) ## Stay tuned...

Salman Khan Seemingly Teases The First Look of His Upcoming Film In His Latest Social Media Post Bollywood
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Salman Khan Seemingly Teases The First Look of His Upcoming Film In His Latest Social Media Post

Mumbai, July 4 - Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has been quietly prepping for his upcoming film, reportedly set against the backdrop of the 2020 Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese troops. The actor is said to be portraying the late Colonel B. Santosh Babu, the commanding officer of the 16 Bihar Regiment, who heroically led Indian soldiers during the conflict. ## Although the film is yet to be officially announced, recent developments suggest the project is well underway. On Friday, July 4, Salman Khan took to the social media platform X to share a new picture that has fueled speculation. In the image, the superstar can be seen in a casual blue T-shirt, standing in what appears to be a study room or office. But what caught fans' attention was a poster in the background "” allegedly the first look of the upcoming film. ## The poster partially reveals Salman's face in a military-themed design. Adding to the intrigue, Salman captioned the post with an inspirational line, "Mehnat karo sahi disha mein. Unhi par woh meherbaan, aur banayega unhi ko unke hunar ka pehelwan. (Work hard in the right direction. He will be kind to them and will make them wrestlers of their skills.) ## Fans quickly picked up on the poster hint and flooded the comments section with excitement, expressing eagerness to watch the patriotic drama unfold on the big screen. The yet-to-be-titled film will be directed by Apoorva Lakhia, known for directing "Shootout at Lokhandwala", among others. ## The shoot for the movie is expected to begin soon. Meanwhile, Salman was last seen in AR Murugadoss's action drama Sikandar, which underperformed at the global box office, earning below ₹200 crore and being labelled a commercial flop. Fans are now hoping the upcoming Galwan film marks a strong comeback for the superstar. ## Mehnat karo sahi disha mein. Unhi par woh meherbaan, aur banayega unhi ko unke hunar ka pehelwan. In English"¦you translate.🤷"â™‚️ pic.twitter.com/13yoW6btZx— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) July 3, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

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Salman Khan In Talks With Malayalam Director Mahesh Narayanan For An Action Thriller Bollywood
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Salman Khan In Talks With Malayalam Director Mahesh Narayanan For An Action Thriller

Mumbai, May 30 - Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is gearing up to start his next film, which is with director Apoorva Lakhia, about the Galwan Valley Clash between India and China. While the movie is slated to go on floors in a couple of months, Salman is actively in talks with several other directors. ## It is said that Salman Khan has reportedly been talking to Kabir Khan, Ali Abbas Zafar, Anees Bazmee, and Rajkumar Periasamy. Now, according to the report by PeepingMoon.com, the "Sultan" star is in talks with Malayalam director Mahesh Narayanan for an action thriller film. ## The report states that Narayanan held talks with Salman in Mumbai for a large-scale action thriller. While the discussions are still at a preliminary stage, the actor is believed to be intrigued by the story's premise and has expressed interest in hearing a full script narration in the coming months. ## The project in question will be produced by Salman's sister, Alvira Khan Agnihotri and her husband, Atul Agnihotri's banner, Reel Life Productions. It is said to be a more commercially oriented script of Mahesh Narayanan, who is best known for acclaimed Malayalam films like "Take Off," "CU Soon," and "Malik". ## Meanwhile, Salman Khan will be playing Colonel B. Santosh Babu, who led the 16 Bihar Regiment during the clash and was martyred while confronting Chinese troops during the Galwan Valley Clash in 2020. The film will start shooting in July and release in the first half of 2026. ## Stay tuned...

Salman Khan Locks His Next Film After 'Sikandar' Bollywood
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Salman Khan Locks His Next Film After 'Sikandar'

Mumbai, May 17 - Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has locked his next film after the recently released Sikandar, which underperformed at the box office. The actor has been in talks with multiple directors, including Kabir Khan and Ali Abbas Zafar, but he has prioritised Apoorva Lakhia's army-based film. ## There have been reports that Salma and Apoorva will team up for the first time for a film about the Galwan Valley clash between India and China. According to the latest report by Pinkvilla, the film is based on the novel India's Most Fearless 3, set against the backdrop of the 2020 Galwan Valley Conflict. ## "Apoorva Lakhia and Salman Khan are all set to start shooting for the film from July 2025. It will be shot in Ladakh and Mumbai, over a period of 70 days. It features Salman Khan as an army officer in a full-fledged film for the first time in his career, and he will be joined by 3 other actors from the younger generation", says that report.## Apart from Lakhiya, Salman Khan is also discussing a film with director Kabir Khan, who previously collaborated with the Sultan star for Ek Tha Tiger (2012), Bajrangi Bhaijaan, and Tubelight (2017). However, despite Salman's willingness, the duo's 4th collaboration won't be Bajrangi Bhaijaan 2. ## "Kabir Khan is against sequels, and doesn"™t want to touch a classic like Bajrangi Bhaijaan. He has pitched an original, larger-than-life drama to Salman, and the actor is considering that as a follow-up to Apoorva Lakhia, but nothing is confirmed at the moment", the report further stated. ## Stay tuned...

Superstar Salman Khan In Talks To Headline A Film On Galwan Valley Conflict Bollywood
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Superstar Salman Khan In Talks To Headline A Film On Galwan Valley Conflict

Mumbai, May 1 - Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is reportedly in talks to headline a film based on the Galwan Valley conflict between India and China. The actor was last seen in director A. R. Murugadoss' action drama Sikandar, which underperformed at the box office. ## Over the last few weeks, Salman Khan has been offered films from different filmmakers. According to the report by The Hollywood Reporter India, the actor has shown interest in a project based on the Galwan clash, which happened in 2020. ## Director Apoorva Lakhia, known for films like Shootout at Lokhandwala, Mission Istaanbul, Zanjeer, and Haseena Parkar, is said to be the frontrunner to direct the project in question. The film will chronicle the deadly conflict which broke out in June 2020, where 20 Indian soldiers and over 40 Chinese soldiers were killed. ## Meanwhile, apart from the aforementioned film, Salman Khan also reportedly got offers from Ali Abbas Zafar and Kabir Khan. There is also some progress on Bajrangi Bhaijaan 2, which is in the early stage of development. Meanwhile, the actor has already announced Kick 2 in the pipeline.## Stay tuned...