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Salman Khan Defends 'Colonel's Look' in Battle of Galwan Teaser

Salman Khan has responded to online trolling about his expressions in the teaser for 'Battle of Galwan'. Speaking at an ISPL event, he clarified that his serious look is that of a colonel who understands how to motivate soldiers. The film is based on the 2020 Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese troops. It is directed by Apoorva Lakhia and is scheduled for release on April 17.

Key Points: Salman Khan Reacts to Trolling of Battle of Galwan Teaser

  • Salman Khan addresses teaser trolling
  • Explains his serious look as a colonel's
  • Film based on 2020 Galwan Valley clash
  • Directed by Apoorva Lakhia
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"This is a Colonel's look, who understands...": Salman Khan reacts to trolling of 'Battle of Galwan' teaser

Salman Khan responds to critics of his serious look in the 'Battle of Galwan' teaser, explaining it as a colonel's motivational expression.

"This is a colonel's look, who understands how to motivate his soldiers. - Salman Khan"

Surat, February 1

In what appeared to be a befitting response to the ongoing chatter surrounding the trailer of 'Battle of Galwan', actor Salman Khan took an indirect jibe at those who trolled his expressions in the film's teaser.

Salman Khan, who was present at an ISPL event, spoke to former Indian cricketer and commentator Mohammad Kaif.

In a video shared by official social media handle of ISPL, Salman referred to a particular sequence from the teaser and playfully said, "I'm left-handed, I bat left-handed, I bowl right-handed, and I field with both hands."

With a cricket bat in his hand, Salman enacted his act from the teaser and added, "Ab kisi ko yeh samjh aata hai ki yeh romantic look hai. Par Colonel hoon bhaiya. Toh yeh, colonel ka look hai, jo samjhta hai apne jawanon ka kaisa hausla de. Main inko bhi who look de sakta hoon, uss look ka koi matlab nahi hai. Aisa hi chalta raha hai, aise hi chalta rahega (Some people see this as a romantic look. But I'm a colonel, brother and this is a colonel's look, who understands how to motivate his soldiers. I can give them the same look, it doesn't mean anything. It has always been like this, it will continue the same way)."

The teaser in question came out in December last year, showing Salman playing an Indian Army officer.

It further presents him in a serious and restrained look. The visuals show rough terrain, cold weather, and close combat scenes, giving a glimpse of the challenges faced by soldiers at high altitude.

Directed by Apoorva Lakhia, the 'Battle of Galwan' is based on the Galwan Valley clash between India and China in 2020, in which 20 Indian soldiers lost their lives. Following the clashes, tensions between India and China rose, with the army deploying formations near the Galwan Valley along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh and undertaking activities such as surveying border areas to prevent "possible" Chinese aggression.

Actor Chitrangada Singh has been paired opposite Salman in the film. The movie will be released on April 17.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Respectfully, while I appreciate the sentiment, I wish the focus was more on the real heroes and less on defending an actor's "look". The sacrifice of those 20 soldiers is what matters most. The film needs to do justice to their story.
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Rohit P
Haha, typical Salman style reply! "Aisa hi chalta raha hai, aise hi chalta rahega" 😂 But seriously, making a film on Galwan is a big responsibility. Hope they get the facts right and don't just make a masala entertainer out of a tragedy.
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Priya S
As a daughter of an Army officer, I understand what he's trying to say. That steely, determined look is very real. It's about holding your unit together in impossible situations. Praying the film portrays the Army's ethos correctly.
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Aryan P
The trolling culture has gone too far. Everything becomes a meme. This is about a sensitive national issue. We lost our boys. Let's wait for the full film before passing judgments on a 2-second teaser look.
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Michael C
Interesting to see Bollywood take on recent history. Hope the depiction is accurate and respectful. The Galwan clash was a pivotal moment. The focus should remain on the soldiers' valor.

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