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Salman Khan Begins Filming 'Battle of Galwan' in Ladakh

9/9/2025

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Salman Khan has started filming 'Battle of Galwan,' a war drama directed by Apoorva Lakhia.
The film portrays the 2020 clash between Indian and Chinese armies in Galwan Valley.
Khan plays Colonel Bikumalla Santosh Babu, who commanded Indian troops during the conflict.
Filming occurs in Ladakh for authenticity, replacing initial studio plans.
The climax will be shot in Leh and Ladakh in the next 2-3 weeks.

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Story summary

Salman Khan has started filming 'Battle of Galwan,' a war drama directed by Apoorva Lakhia.
The film portrays the 2020 clash between Indian and Chinese armies in Galwan Valley.
Khan plays Colonel Bikumalla Santosh Babu, who commanded Indian troops during the conflict.
Filming occurs in Ladakh for authenticity, replacing initial studio plans.
The climax will be shot in Leh and Ladakh in the next 2-3 weeks.