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Amid Salman Khan’s Maatrubhumi uncertainty, another film on Galwan gets shelved: ‘Can’t bash China’ | Bollywood News

Amid Salman Khan’s Maatrubhumi uncertainty, another film on Galwan gets shelved: ‘Can’t bash China’ | Bollywood News

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Salman Khan’s upcoming film Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace has been stuck in limbo for quite some time now. Originally slated for an April 17 release, the film is yet to see the light of day. Interestingly, it appears that several films centred around the Indo-China conflict have met a similar fate. According to a report by Mid-day, actor Bhagyashree’s husband and producer Himalay Dassani had also planned a film titled The Lion of Galwan with his son, actor Abhimanyu Dassani.  The film was based on Vir Chakra awardee Sepoy Gurtej Singh, who was martyred during the 2020 Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese troops. However, the project has now been shelved indefinitely. ‘There cannot be China bashing’ Speaking to the publication, Himalay said, “The India-China relationship is much better today. So, we will have to revisit the story idea. After we complete the script, we will have to submit it to the Ministry of Defence of India before we begin shooting. Also, we have received a directive from them that there cannot …

Shift From Battle Of Galwan May Impact Box Office—Here’s Why

Shift From Battle Of Galwan May Impact Box Office—Here’s Why

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Salman Khan Maatrubhumi (Photo Credit: YouTube) Salman Khan’s forthcoming war film Maatrubhumi has gone through some changes in a short span of time. This includes extensive reshoots and a title change. It was earlier titled Battle of Galwan, as the film chronicles the standoff between Indian and Chinese soldiers in the Galwan Valley that took place in 2020. Let’s examine if the changes will hurt the film or not. Salman Khan’s Film Underwent A Title Change Battle of Galwan chronicles the 2020 Indo-China clash in the Galwan Valley. The film is directed by Apoorva Lakhia and stars Salman Khan as Colonel B. Santosh Babu. As per NDTV, the character is based on a real Army officer who was martyred during the clash. However, fans got to know in March this year that the film is now called Maatrubhumi—May War Rest in Peace. Besides the title change, the film was also postponed from its original April 17 release date. It will now be released in August. These are merely peripheral changes. A Hindustan Times report suggests …

Salman Khan’s Battle of Galwan retitled to Maatrubhoomi to ‘tone down anti-China’ parts, conflict fictionalised: Report

Salman Khan’s Battle of Galwan retitled to Maatrubhoomi to ‘tone down anti-China’ parts, conflict fictionalised: Report

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On Monday, actor Salman Khan made an important and surprising announcement. His upcoming war drama is no longer called Battle of Galwan. The film is now titled Maatrubhoomi, with Salman sharing a new poster and tagline. A new report now claims the title was changed to ‘tone down’ the film’s anti-China elements. Maatrubhoomi is based on the 2020 Galwan Valley clashes between the Indian and Chinese armed forces. Salman Khan in a still from Maatrubhumi. Why Battle of Galwan is now Maatrubhoomi On Monday, Salman took to social media to share a new poster for the film, with a new title: Maatrubhoomi. “May War Rest In Peace,” he wrote in the caption, followed by the hashtag #Maatrubhumi. Salman tagged the film’s director, Apoorva Lakhia, along with actor Chitrangda Singh and his own production house, which is backing the film. A Bollywood Hungama report quotes a source as saying the film’s title was changed to remove the anti-China portions. “Salman Khan was advised in certain official and strategic quarters to not only rethink the title of …

Why Salman Khan’s Battle of Galwan became Maatrubhumi: ‘It was never just about a battle,’ says director Apoorva Lakhia | Bollywood News

Why Salman Khan’s Battle of Galwan became Maatrubhumi: ‘It was never just about a battle,’ says director Apoorva Lakhia | Bollywood News

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5 min readMumbaiMar 17, 2026 09:10 AM IST On Monday afternoon, it was revealed that Salman Khan’s upcoming war drama, Battle of Galwan, based on the 2020–2021 India–China border skirmishes, has undergone a title change. The film will now be called Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace. The announcement was made through a newly released poster, following which director Apoorva Lakhia explained the reasoning behind the change, noting that the possibility had existed from the very beginning of the project. ‘The film is about humanity, empathy’ Speaking to HT City, he said, “Changing the title may feel sudden to SK sir’s fans, but it was never an overnight decision. From the start, we had registered two titles – Battle of Galwan and Maatrubhumi. As we went through the journey of making our film, we realised it was never just about a battle. At its heart, the film is about humanity, empathy, and the silent battles our soldiers fight.” He further elaborated, “Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace captures that emotion and sacrifice far more truthfully. …

Nora Fatehi’s Song Sarke Chunar Teri Faces Backlash; Salman Khan’s Film Battle of Galwan Now Titled Maatrubhumi | Bollywood News

Nora Fatehi’s Song Sarke Chunar Teri Faces Backlash; Salman Khan’s Film Battle of Galwan Now Titled Maatrubhumi | Bollywood News

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Last Updated:March 16, 2026, 21:51 IST Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke song, featuring Nora Fatehi-Sanjay Dutt, is being slammed for its lyrics. Meanwhile, Salman Khan’s film Battle Of Galwan has been renamed Maatrubhumi. Nora Fatehi’s Song Sarke Chunar Teri Faces Backlash; Salman Khan’s Film Battle of Galwan Now Titled Maatrubhumi Nora Fatehi features alongside Sanjay Dutt in the dance number ‘Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke’ from the Kannada film KD: The Devil. The video, released on Sunday, received mixed reactions. While some fans praised Nora’s dance, many were shocked by the ‘vulgar’ lyrics, suggestive dance moves, and double entendre. As video clips of the lyrical video went viral on social media, singer Armaan Malik also reacted to it, saying commercial songwriting has hit a new low. For More: Nora Fatehi’s Song Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke Slammed For ‘Vulgar’ Lyrics, Armaan Malik Calls It ‘A New Low’ Salman Khan’s upcoming war drama with director Apoorva Lakhia has undergone a major change. The film, which was earlier titled Battle of Galwan, has now been officially renamed Maatrubhumi: May War …

Exclusive | Apoorva Lakhia reacts to title of Salman Khan’s Battle of Galwan changing to Maatrubhumi: Not an overnight..

Exclusive | Apoorva Lakhia reacts to title of Salman Khan’s Battle of Galwan changing to Maatrubhumi: Not an overnight..

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All Salman Khan fans received a surprise today on Monday, when the actor announced that he has re-titled his next film. Originally marketed as Battle of Galwan, the film’s title has now been changed to Maatrubhumi (Motherland): May War Rest In Peace. Salman Khan and Apoorva Lakhia on the sets of Maatrubhumi Talking exclusively to HT City on why the sudden decision, the film’s director Apoorva Lakhia says that this hasn’t happened out of the blue. “Changing the title may feel sudden to SK sir’s fans, but it was never an overnight decision. From the start, we had registered two titles- Battle of Galwan and Maatrubhumi. As we went through the journey of making our film, we realised it was never just about a battle. At its heart, the film is about humanity, empathy, and the silent battles our soldiers fight.” The film, co starring Chitrangda Singh, is based on the 2020 conflict between India and China. It had courted controversy earlier this month, when state-backed media in China, after the film’s teaser release, had …

Salman Khan’s Battle of Galwan gets a new title; now called Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace | Bollywood News

Salman Khan’s Battle of Galwan gets a new title; now called Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiMar 16, 2026 02:51 PM IST Salman Khan’s upcoming war drama Battle of Galwan has officially been retitled Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace. The change was announced through a striking new poster, with the makers stating that the new title aims to convey a powerful message to the world amid rising global tensions, particularly the ongoing conflict in the Middle East involving the United States. According to an official statement from the film’s team, Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace carries a thought that Salman Khan hopes will resonate deeply with audiences in today’s times. The actor also took to Instagram to unveil the new poster with the caption, “May War Rest in Peace.” The visual shows Salman in an army uniform, bruised and battle-worn, stopping a nail-studded rod that is being swung at him. Only a part of his face is visible, hinting that the moment is from an intense war sequence. The poster prominently reveals the film’s new title, Maatrubhumi. Earlier, the makers had released a song titled Maatrubhumi. …

Salman Khan’s Battle of Galwan is now Maatrubhumi, title changed days after row over Chinese claim of ‘distorting facts’

Salman Khan’s Battle of Galwan is now Maatrubhumi, title changed days after row over Chinese claim of ‘distorting facts’

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Salman Khan’s upcoming war drama, earlier called Battle of Galwan, now has a new title. On Monday, the actor took to social media to share a new poster of the film, with a new title – Maatrubhoomi. “May War Rest In Peace,” Salman wrote in the caption, followed by the hashtag #Maatrubhumi. Salman tagged the film’s director, Apoorva Lakhia, along with actor Chitrangda Singh and his own production house, which is backing the film. Salman Khan on the latest poster of his upcoming film, Maatrubhoomi. Battle of Galwan is now Maatrubhoomi The poster features Salman, bloodied and injured, stopping a pole wrapped with barbed wire from striking him. The new title of the film is prominently displayed on the poster. Many noted that the poster does not have a release date as well. Earlier promotional materials for the film had announced its release date as April 10. The film’s teaser, released in December, showed Salman leading his troops in a close combat battle against Chinese forces in Eastern Ladakh. The teaser had faced some flak …

Alia Bhatt, Sharvari’s Alpha avoids box-office clash with Salman Khan’s Battle of Galwan, gets a new release date

Alia Bhatt, Sharvari’s Alpha avoids box-office clash with Salman Khan’s Battle of Galwan, gets a new release date

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Over the past few months, there have been murmurs about Alia Bhatt and Sharvari’s Alpha being postponed to avoid a box-office clash with Salman Khan’s Battle of Galwan, with some even claiming that the film might skip a theatrical release for an OTT premiere. The makers have now cleared the air by announcing a new release date and confirming that the film will arrive in cinemas. Alpha is led by Alia Bhatt and Sharvari. Alpha release date out On Monday, the makers of the film announced the new release date of the much-anticipated project. The update was shared with a fresh poster, which also put to rest ongoing speculation that the film might skip a theatrical release and premiere directly on an OTT platform. The film is slated for release on July 10. Alpha was originally slated to release for Christmas 2025, but it was moved to 17 April 2026. It is believed that the film has been pushed again to avoid clash with Salman Khan’s Battle of Galwan, also releasing on April 17. Alia …

With Battle Of Galwan, Salman Khan Could Set A Milestone No Other Actor Has In Koimoi’s Star Ranking!

With Battle Of Galwan, Salman Khan Could Set A Milestone No Other Actor Has In Koimoi’s Star Ranking!

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Battle Of Galwan Box Office Update!(Photo Credit –Instagram) Salman Khan may have slowed down now, but there was a time he ruled the box office. Even today, the 100 crore club is the minimum expectation from a Bhaijaan release. He tops the Koimoi’s Star Ranking chart. With Battle Of Galwan, he can set all new milestones. Scroll below for a detailed analysis. What is Koimoi Star Ranking? For the unversed, in Koimoi’s Star Power Index, aka Star Ranking, actors are allotted points based on their films (Bollywood/Hindi) in the coveted box office clubs (based on Indian net collection only), such as the 100 crore club, 200 crore club, and more. For example, 100 points are given for a film in the 100 crore club, and so on. 50 points each are given for a film in the top 10 overseas grossers of Bollywood. Salman Khan rules at #1 in Koimoi’s Star Ranking Bhaijaan is one of the rare actors with 10+ films in the 100 crore club. The recent few years have not been upto …