Salman Khan’s Heartwarming Lift from Local Kids to Reach Galwan Set on Time
The grand scale of ‘Battle of Galwan’: Salman as an army officer
In mid-September 2025, Salman finished shooting the eagerly awaited film *Battle of Galwan* within a focused 45-day schedule in Leh, Ladakh. After concluding this segment, he returned to Mumbai. As reported on October 1, 2025, he will commence the second shooting phase on October 10, expected to wrap up by the end of November.
A source close to the project shared that Salman is committed to making this film a success. Known for his tardiness, he is actively working to change this reputation.
“The production team created a massive set in Filmcity, Goregaon, for the second schedule. Despite staying in Bandra and dealing with Mumbai’s infamous traffic, Salman chose to hitch a ride with local kids on their bikes after getting stuck for hours. He was determined to arrive on time,” the source explained.
“His ride was trailed by his bouncers on separate bikes. After dropping him off, the kids later realized that they had given a lift to Salman Khan and were ecstatic,” the insider added.
Additionally, it has been confirmed that Chitrangada Singh will join the cast during this upcoming schedule in Mumbai. Throughout the first segment in Ladakh, director Apoorva Lakhia and co-actor Ankur Bhatia shared numerous behind-the-scenes moments via Instagram stories.
*Battle of Galwan* is being produced on a grand scale, showcasing Salman as an army officer. The film reflects the real events of the 2020 Galwan Valley clash, a rare and deadly confrontation between Indian and Chinese forces that occurred without firearms, relying instead on hand-to-hand combat.
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