Chitrangda Singh opens up about her long-awaited collaboration with Salman Khan in Battle of Galwan: ‘I still remember Mr Khan saying there is always a next time to…’ |
Chitrangda Singh is all set to join Salman Khan in one of his most ambitious projects yet — Battle of Galwan. Based on the 2020 clash between Indian and Chinese troops in Ladakh’s Galwan Valley, the film marks a powerful cinematic tribute to India’s unsung heroes. For Chitrangda, the war drama is not just another role — it’s the fulfilment of a long-awaited collaboration with Salman Khan, one that has been years in the making. In her official statement to Pinkvilla, Chitrangda confirmed her role in Battle of Galwan. Calling it an “incredibly special” moment in her career, the actress expressed her excitement about finally sharing screen space with Salman. She revealed that the two were earlier set to collaborate on a remake of a Marathi film directed by Mahesh Manjrekar, but the project never took off. With Battle of Galwan, that long-awaited pairing is finally coming to life.Reflecting on the delayed collaboration, the actress recalled how Salman had once told her that there would always be a next time to work together. Years later, he kept that promise. Quoting his iconic line, she said, “Ek baar maine commitment kar di, toh main apne aap ki bhi nahi sunta,” and added that true to his word, Salman honoured that commitment by bringing her on board for Battle of Galwan.The official Instagram handle of Salman Khan Films recently welcomed Chitrangda Singh to be a part of the Battle of Galwan team. The post featured a picture of Singh while sitting in a crisp white suit. “Simplicity and Elegance personified Welcoming @chitrangda to the Battle Of Galwan team,” the caption read.Just a few days ago, the makers of Battle of Galwan dropped the teaser poster on Instagram, creating a buzz among fans. The poster features Salman Khan in a fierce new avatar — donning an army uniform, a thick mustache, and an intense expression, with his face smeared in blood. The striking visual hints at a gritty, action-packed portrayal of a soldier caught in one of India’s most talked-about real-life conflicts.Produced by Salman Khan Films, Battle of Galwan stars Salman Khan as the late Colonel B. Santosh Babu, the brave officer who led from the front during the 2020 clash with Chinese troops. Chitrangda Singh joins him as the female lead in this much-anticipated war drama.Set against the harsh backdrop of Galwan Valley — over 15,000 feet above sea level — the film highlights the sheer grit and courage of Indian soldiers during a fierce hand-to-hand combat with Chinese forces, a confrontation that saw no exchange of gunfire yet demanded extraordinary valor. Battle of Galwan is slated for release later this year.
