Salman Khan is currently making headlines for his upcoming film ‘Battle of Galwan’. The film's teaser was released on December 27th, his birthday. ​​While the teaser received mixed reactions in India, it seems that fans in China are not happy with the teaser of Bhaijaan's film. It is believed that the film is based on the clash between Indian and Chinese soldiers in 2020. Perhaps this is why Chinese viewers were not particularly impressed with the film's teaser. Here's how Chinese soldiers reacted to the teaser…

Chinese viewers express objections to Salman's teaser.
After the release of Salman's film teaser, Chinese viewers seem disappointed and have expressed their disappointment on Chinese social media. According to Global Times, viewers on Chinese social media criticized the teaser, calling the film inaccurate and contrary to the facts. Some viewers even claimed that the film distorts the facts. According to the report, some Chinese viewers said that when history is incomplete, Bollywood steps in.

Chinese military expert makes allegations.
Global Times quoted Chinese military expert Song Zhongping as saying that it is not surprising that India uses films, especially Bollywood films, to incite nationalist sentiment. This reflects a deeply rooted cultural and political tradition. According to the report, Song Zhongping alleged that no matter how dramatically or exaggeratedly the films portray the events, they cannot change the fundamental facts of the Galwan Valley incident. India crossed the border first, and the PLA defended China's territory according to the law.

Salman has a good fan following in China.
The displeasure of Chinese citizens regarding the ‘Battle of Galwan’ is significant because Salman Khan's films are popular in China. After 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan', Salman gained a large fan base in China. The reactions to the 'Battle of Galwan' teaser could potentially affect Salman's fan following in China. 

The film will be released on April 17, 2026.

'Battle of Galwan', directed by Apoorva Lakhia, is scheduled to be released in theaters on April 17, 2026. The film is reportedly inspired by the India-China conflict that took place in the Galwan Valley in 2020. According to the filmmakers, the film depicts the battle fought by the 16th Bihar Regiment of the Indian Army, led by Colonel B. Santosh Babu, against Chinese soldiers. It also pays tribute to the Indian soldiers who were martyred in that fierce military operation. Salman Khan plays the role of Colonel B. Santosh Babu in the film.

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