Shiv Aroor and Rahul Singh end association with Salman Khan-starrer Maatrubhumi; say film has moved beyond their book’s account
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The statement read, “Rahul Singh and I (Shiv Aroor) would like to share that our association with Maatrubhumi (earlier titled Battle of Galwan) has come to a close. As the movie has evolved, it has moved beyond the account of the Galwan incident in our India’s Most Fearless series that first brought us on board.”
Adding to this, The two journalists also thanked the movie’s lead star Salman Khan, director Apoorva Lakhia and the rest of the team for the opportunity to be associated with the project. They added, “We are grateful to Salman Khan, Apoorva Lakhia and the entire team for their warmth and the opportunity to be part of this journey. We hold them in the highest regard and wish them the very best as they bring their vision to the screen. Our heartfelt wishes for the movie’s success will always be with them.”
Meanwhile, A statement from @RahulSinghx & me, as we wish the Maatrubhumi movie team the very best!
Notably, @BeingSalmanKhan @LakhiaApoorva @SKFilmsOfficial
As per the latest buzz, Aroor and Singh’s association with the movie began with a chapter in India’s Most Fearless 3 , published in 2022, which documented the June 2020 clash between Indian and Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley. Director Apoorva Lakhia acquired the rights to the chapter in 2023, and Aroor was also credited for the movie’s story alongside Suresh Nair.
In further updates, The movie is based on the deadly hand-to-hand confrontation in which Colonel Bikumalla Santosh Babu, portrayed by Salman Khan, and 19 other Indian soldiers lost their lives.
On top of that, The development comes as the movie prepares for its next promotional phase. As reported by Bollywood Hungama , its 4-minute-and-43-second trailer received a U/A 16+ certificate from the Central Board of Movie Certification on November 4. The trailer is expected to be unveiled on November 6. The movie’s theatrical rollout date, however, remains unconfirmed, with November 20 and December 11 as per reports under consideration.
Source: Bollywood Hungama