• Source:JND

Battle Of Galwan Controversy: In a response to Chinese media's objection on Salman Khan's upcoming film 'Battle of Galwan', the centre has reportedly emphasised that the filmmakers in India have "artistic freedom", adding that they are entitled to exercise their rights. The response came after the Chinese media claimed that the films trailer, released on December 29, presented "distorted facts". The much-hyped film on the Galwan battle is set to be released in 2026 and is likely to uncover the details of the clash between India and China in 2020.

The centre, in its response, has clarified that the Indian filmmakers have the artistic freedom and they are free to make films of their choices. "India is a country with freedom of expression, and cinematic expression is an integral part of it. Indian filmmakers are free to make films as per this artistic freedom," a government source was quoted as saying by NDTV.

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"Those who may have concerns on this particular film are free to approach India's Ministry of Defence for any clarifications. Government has no role to play in this film," the source added. The centre's response came after China's state-run newspaper Global Times alleged that the film has "distorted facts", adding that its portrayal "do not align with the facts."

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"The Bollywood films at most provide an entertainment-driven, emotionally charged portrayal, but no amount of cinematic exaggeration can rewrite the history or shake the PLA's determination to defend China's sovereign territory," read the article.

(Updates to follow)


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