Battle Of Galwan: Salman Khan's Character Inspired By B Santosh Babu - Know More About War Hero

Salman Khan’s Battle Of Galwan pays tribute to the soldiers who fought the Indo-Sino war in 2020. The film is directed by Apoorva Lakhia. The first song from the film, titled Maatrubhumi, premiered today

on digital platforms. It features Salman with Chitrangda Singh, who plays his wife. An ode to the country, the track released at the perfect time as India celebrates Republic Day on Monday. Salman’s character in Battle Of Galwan is inspired by Colonel Bikkumalla Santosh Babu MVC. He was martyred as the commanding officer of 16 Bihar Regiment during the battle on June 15, 2020.

Who inspired Salman Khan's character in Battle Of Galwan?

Colonel Bikkumalla Santosh Babu MVC or B. Santosh Babu was the commanding officer of the 16 Bihar Regiment that was deployed in Galwan Valley (Eastern Ladakh) during Operation SNOW LEOPARD. He was responsible for establishing an Observation Post in the face of the enemy. Known as the war’s ‘hero’, he fought enemies in fierce hand-to-hand combat. However, he succumbed to injuries sustained from the attack and falling into freezing waters. Babu was posthumously awarded Maha Vir Chakra (MVC), the country's second highest war time gallantry award, by India’s former President Ram Nath Kovind.

Battle Of Galwan inspired by India's Most Fearless 3

Battle Of Galwan finds its script inspiration in India's Most Fearless 3 by Rahul Singh and Shiv Aroor. The book features ten true stories of ‘extraordinary courage and fearlessness, providing glimpses of the heroism Indian soldiers have displayed in unthinkably hostile conditions and under grave provocation.’

About Galwan Valley Conflict

The Galwan Valley Conflict is a significant chapter in the history of the Indian military services. In June 2020, a series of clashes between Indian and Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley region of Ladakh, resulted in casualties on both sides due to a significant escalation in the Sino-Indian border dispute. Soldiers fought back, even in hand-to-hand combat.

According to reports, 20 Indian soldiers killed, whereas China reported 4 dead. As per reports, the Galwan Valley Conflict was a result of a dispute over infrastructure development and territorial claims along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) between India and China. It is said that China objected to the Indian construction of a road connecting the Darbuk-Shyok-Daulat Beg Oldi road to an important airbase, which they viewed as a threat to their territorial claims in the region.After the clash, India and China engaged in multiple rounds of diplomatic and military talks to de-escalate the situation and resolve the border dispute. Both countries haven’t come to a conclusion.Battle of Galwan is produced by Salma Khan under the banner of Salman Khan Films. The war movie releases on April 17.