- By Aarushi Raina
- Wed, 24 Dec 2025 11:13 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Salman Khan’s upcoming action war drama Battle of Galwan is one of his most anticipated films and is already creating buzz for its storyline and female lead. The actor's pairing opposite younger actresses has always been a topic of discussion. In Battle of Galwan, he will be seen opposite Chitrangada Singh, his oldest female co-star in the last 20 years. Chitrangada and Salman's range of work is totally different. The actress has been part of films and shows such as Desi Boyz, Gaslight, Housefull 5, Raat Akeli Hai The Bansal Murders and others. Despite this, Chitrangada feels the collaboration fit perfectly.
Chitrangada Singh On Being Salman Khan’s Oldest Heroine
Salman Khan will turn 60 on December 27, while Chitrangada is 49 years old. When she was asked about being his ‘oldest’ heroine in decades and their 11-year age gap, the actress told Screen, "I never thought I’d do a Salman Khan film because my work is very different from his. But I think it just fit perfectly. When we were shooting, I just felt I was supposed to be a part of it. He’s an amazing actor, honestly. If you see some of his work, like they used to say about Rishi Kapoor, you can never make out that he’s acting. There’s a lot of his persona that he carries."
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Battle of Galwan, directed by Apoorva Lakhia, is set against the backdrop of the intense 2020 clash between Indian and Chinese troops in Galwan Valley, where soldiers engaged in hand-to-hand combat. The film promises to honour the real-life bravery and sacrifice of Indian soldiers.
The release of the Salman Khan starrer is yet to be announced by the makers. However, several reports suggest that the film's teaser will be released around the actor's 60th birthday.
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Reportedly, Apoorva is eying a release between March and June, with the team of the film is looking at multiple dates to avoid a clash with another project. Besides Salman and Chitrangada, Battle of Galwan also stars Abhilash Chaudhary, Ankur Bhatia, Zeyn Shaw, Vipin Bhardwaj, Nirbhay Chaudhary, Heera Sohal, Abhishree Sen and Siddharth Mooley. The screenplay has been penned by Chintan Gandhi, Suresh Nair and Chintan Shah.