Amid Bigg Boss 19 drama, Salman Khan heads to Ladakh for 15-day Battle of Galwan shoot | More details inside

Salman Khan, who is hosting Bigg Boss 19, has left for Ladakh for his upcoming war drama, Battle of Galwan. Chitrangda Singh has also joined the unit for key scenes alongside Salman.

Salman Khan for Battle of Galwan

Salman Khan is currently hosting Bigg Boss 19 and he appears on Weekend Ka Vaar episodes to check up on the contestants, announce eliminations, and more. Amid this, Salman, who will be seen in a war drama, Battle of Galwan, has headed to Ladakh for the shoot of the Apoorva Lakhia-directed film.

Battle of Galwan shoot

Salman Khan, who is hosting Bigg Boss 19, will be seen in the war drama, Battle of Galwan. Recently, the actor has headed to Ladakh for the shoot of the Apoorva Lakhia-directed war drama. The 15-day shoot is expected to cover important sequences against the rugged backdrop of Ladakh. Salman's airport look seemed to give some idea of ​​his final look in the film, as he wore a military-green jacket with the Air Force emblem. He paired it with his aviator sunglasses.

The report also mentioned that this schedule will capture some of the most important portions of the film, and then the team will continue shooting the rest of the film in a studio in Mumbai. Actress Chitrangda Singh has also joined the team for key scenes alongside Salman.

On the other hand, India Today reported that the team is set to film the climax sequences in Leh and Ladakh over the next 2-3 weeks. "Galwan’s climax is among the most important parts of the film, both visually and emotionally. Given Leh and Ladakh’s unpredictable weather, the makers want to ensure the quality of these sequences is not compromised. That is why they are planning to complete as much as possible during this schedule itself,” a source informed.

More about Battle of Galwan

Battle of Galwan is based on the June 2020 clash between Indian and Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley. Despite the agreement to ban firearms, it resulted in fierce hand-to-hand fighting. Salman Khan is set to star as Colonel Bikkumalla Santosh Babu, the commanding officer who was posthumously awarded the Maha Vir Chakra. This story focuses on the bravery and sacrifice of Indian soldiers who defended their territory, and the film emphasizes the theme of courage and patriotism in the harsh conditions of the high-altitude region.

Meanwhile, earlier, Mid-Day reported that the team is aiming for a May 2026 release, which coincides with Bakri Eid. "Battle of Galwan is a war film mounted on a big scale. Shooting in the high altitudes of Ladakh is anyway challenging; it will only be compounded by the film’s scale and the elaborate action set-pieces. Eid is mid-March next year. The team doesn’t want to rush the shoot or post-production just to meet that deadline," the source added.

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FAQs

Q: Who is hosting Bigg Boss 2025?

A: Salman Khan is hosting Bigg Boss 19.

Q: Who directs the Battle of Galwan?

A: Apoorva Lakhia is directing Salman Khan's Battle of Galwan.

Q: What is Battle of Galwan about?

A: Battle of Galwan is based on the June 2020 clash between Indian and Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley. Salman Khan will play Colonel Bikkumalla Santosh Babu, the commanding officer who was posthumously awarded the Maha Vir Chakra.

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