Divya Delhi: The Indian film Battle of Galwan, which claims to be based on the 2020 clashes between Indian and Chinese troops in the Galwan region and is scheduled for release in April 2026, had its trailer released by lead actor Salman Khan, sparking online controversy. Salman Khan, best known to Chinese audiences as the lead actor in Bajrangi Bhaijaan, is often teased by Chinese netizens for playing roles that appear too invincible, with plots too simplistic, and visual effects so exaggerated that make the drama seem unreal. In the film, Salman Khan plays Colonel Bikkumalla Santosh Babu, a role that Indian media claimed captured Bollywood’s attention for his so-called pivotal role in the 2020 Galwan Valley clash. The film has also drawn other controversies online, with users pointing to issues such as the appearance and costumes of extras, actors’ hairstyles that do not match their military roles or the extreme cold implied in the storyline, and, most importantly, a portrayal of events that does not align with the facts.
