Did you know Salman Khan's Battle of Galwan song 'Maatrubhumi' is inspired from THIS former PM's speech
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Battle of Galwan's song Maatrubhumi features Salman Khan Photograph: (X)
The first song, titled ‘Maatrubhumi,’ from Salman Khan's Battle of Galwan, is officially out. The patriotic song has generated buzz among Khan's fans, and new speculation has emerged about the inspiration behind the song.
The war dramaBattle of Galwan,starring Salman Khan, is scheduled for theatrical release on April 17, 2026, coinciding with the Eid festival, and will depict the bravery of the Indian Army in the Galwan Valley between Indian and China in June 2020. Ever since the makers of the movie unveiled the first song, Maatrubhumi, two days before the Republic Day, it has created buzz over social media. But did you know that a former PM's speech is the inspiration behind this song?
Political speech meets cinematography
Released on January 24th, Maatrubhumi brings light to a powerful yet real-life inspiration with its lyrics. The song is inspired by the former Prime Minister, the late PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee, whose speech is said to have influenced the first song of the war film, expressing emotion, restraint, and a deep love for the nation. Whether speaking in Parliament or at public gatherings, his words often sounded like poetry dedicated to Bharat Mata.
About Maatrubhumi
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The song was released under the Salman Khan Films Music label, with Sony Music India serving as the official music distributor. It is composed by Salman Khan's longtime composer friend Himesh Reshammiya, with Sameer Anjaan penning the lyrics. Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal voice the song, adding warmth, vulnerability, and depth to the piece. In the narrative of the song, Salman appears as an Indian army officer who dedicates the track to his wife, played by Chitrangada Singh, and his children, highlighting strong family bonds. As the song continues, scenes shift to the battlefield, where Salman Khan is seen offering a namaste.
About the Battle of Galwan
Battle of Galwan is an upcoming Indian Hindi-language war film produced by Salman Khan, and directed by Apoorva Lakhia, scheduled for theatrical release on April 17, 2026. The war film stars Salman Khan as Indian Army officer Colonel Santosh Babu, who was posthumously awarded the Maha Vir Chakra. It is based on the 2020 clash between Indian and Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley.
