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Salman Khan-starrer Battle of Galwan is one of the most anticipated releases of the year 2026. The teaser of the movie was released on the actor’s 60th birthday, Dec 27.
The forthcoming film is based on the deadly 2020 border clash in Galwan Valley.
The teaser did not give the audience much of a glimpse into the movie. Instead, it mainly showed Salman Khan gearing up for a fight alongside his troops. While the clip has grabbed headlines for various reasons, it has also drawn attention from China, where the audience response has reportedly not been very positive.
Salman Khan's Battle of Galwan faces backlash in China!
Three days after its release, the teaser has attracted criticism. In an article published by the Chinese state-run newspaper Global Times, the teaser was criticised for allegedly “distorting facts.”
Also read: What is Battle of Galwan? Salman Khan film tells true story of the 2020 deadly border clash
A Chinese expert said that, ''no amount of cinematic exaggeration can rewrite history or shake the PLA's determination to defend China's sovereign territory.''
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The article also claimed that Chinese netizens are calling it an Indian 'over-the-top' film, which seriously contradicts the facts.
Directed by Apoorva Lakhia, the war epic features Khan as Colonel Santosh Babu, the hero of the 2020 clash when 200 Indian soldiers faced 1200 Chinese troops in the high-altitude. Commenting on the Indian soldier, the article wrote that Indian media claimed captured Bollywood's attention for his (Santosh Babu) ''so-called pivotal role'' in the 2020 Galwan Valley clash.
Also read: Salman Khan's Battle of Galwan sparks controversy: Chinese media accuses film of ‘distorting facts’
They have also accused India of using films, especially Bollywood productions, to stir nationalistic sentiment, which is unsurprising, reflecting a deeply rooted cultural and political tradition. Claiming that India crossed the border, the report said that the film's theme and timing are inappropriate, as it presents only a one-sided Indian narrative
What is Battle of Galwan?
Based on the 2020 conflict between India and China in the Galwan Valley region of Ladakh, the clash between Indian and Chinese troops occurred in June 2020. Days after the tensions between the two armies, a buffer zone was created. On June 15, the violent fight escalated after an Indian soldier noticed a Chinese camp in the buffer area, and went to inspect.
While 20 Indian soldiers lost their lives in the clash, the Chinese side, at first, did not reveal the number of casualties that happened. However, in February 2021, China admitted that five of its soldiers were killed in the clash.
