Salman Khan to Portray Colonel Santosh Babu in Apoorva Lakhia's Galwan Film

Salman Khan

Salman Khan is set to portray Colonel Bikkumalla Santosh Babu in an upcoming film directed by Apoorva Lakhia, focusing on the 2020 Galwan Valley conflict

Salman Khan

The film will highlight the bravery of the Indian armed forces, with shooting scheduled to begin in July 2025 in Ladakh and Mumbai over a 70-day period

Salman Khan

This project marks Salman Khan’s first full-fledged role as an army officer, with three younger actors joining the cast

Salman Khan

The film is expected to provide a powerful big-screen experience, as Salman Khan trusts Apoorva Lakhia to authentically depict real-life struggles

Salman Khan

Colonel Bikkumalla Santosh Babu was a commanding officer in the Indian Army and was killed in action during the 2020 Sino-Indian skirmishes

Salman Khan

He was posthumously awarded the Mahavir Chakra, India's second-highest wartime gallantry award, for his bravery

Salman Khan

The casting for other key roles in the film is set to begin soon, with Salman Khan expressing confidence in the script’s potential

Salman Khan

The film aims to capture the intensity of the Galwan Valley events while honoring the valor of Indian soldiers