Salman Khan’s Battle of Galwan Mumbai Shoot Postponed, Ladakh Schedule to Begin August 22.
Salman Khan’s much-awaited war drama Battle of Galwan, inspired by the 2020 India-China clash in Ladakh, has hit a scheduling change. The Mumbai leg of filming, planned for this month at Mehboob Studios, Bandra, has been postponed indefinitely, and the elaborate sets are being dismantled.
According to a source quoted by Mid-Day, director Apoorva Lakhia decided to skip the Mumbai portion for now to maintain visual continuity. “Salman has a distinctive look for the film, and a 30-day gap between locations would disrupt the flow. We’ll decide in the final phase whether to shoot a song or patchwork in Mumbai,” the insider revealed.
No Defence Ministry Roadblocks
Refuting speculation, sources confirmed there are no official hurdles from the Ministry of Defence. “All necessary permissions are in place. The film is a tribute to Indian soldiers and doesn’t depict any nation negatively,” a production insider clarified.
Cast and Story
The film pairs Salman Khan with Chitrangda Singh for the first time, alongside Zeyn Shaw, Ankur Bhatia, Harshil Shah, Heera Sohall, Abhilash Chaudhary, and Vipin Bhardwaj.
Set against real events from June 2020, Battle of Galwan chronicles one of the deadliest Indo-China border clashes in decades — fought without firearms, at over 15,000 feet, in brutal conditions.
Salman’s Gruelling Prep
Salman has described the shoot as “physically demanding,” involving high-altitude action, cold-water sequences, and intensive training in a high-pressure chamber to simulate Ladakh’s oxygen levels. His regimen also includes strict dietary discipline and combat drills.
The Ladakh schedule, focused on action sequences, runs from August 22 to September 3. The motion poster — featuring a bloodstained, moustachioed Salman in a fierce avatar — hints at an intense blend of patriotism, sacrifice, and raw emotion.
A release date for Battle of Galwan is yet to be announced.
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