Salman Khan refutes 'Maatrubhumi' rewrite rumors as 'bakwaas'
What's the story
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has dismissed rumors that his upcoming film Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace was delayed by the censor board due to government concerns over its depiction of India-China relations. At the film's trailer launch in Mumbai, he clarified that the makers had decided to produce a new version of the film. He also refuted reports claiming that the script was rewritten under government pressure.
Statement
Khan says the film shows both sides
Khan said, "Rewrite karo, ye sab bakwaas hai."
"It's not true at all. Humne picture banayi hai in soldiers ke upar - what they go through and what their families go through - vo side or ye side - dono sides."
"Toh isme koi negativity nahi hai. Bas halaathain negative hain."
Film details
'They like each other, but...'
Khan added, "How for these soldiers... the nation comes first."
"They like each other, but when vo jab bhi situation ata hai, then the nation comes first. Both sides are trying to solve this."
He added that Maatrubhumi is not a biopic but is inspired by real events.
The movie, originally titled Battle of Galwan, is based on the June 2020 face-off between Indian and Chinese soldiers in eastern Ladakh's Galwan Valley.
Release date
Film to release on December 4
Initially set for an April release, Maatrubhumi will now hit theaters on December 4.
The film is directed by Apoorva Lakhia.
It also stars Chitrangda Singh, Zeyn Shaw, Mukesh Rishi, Ankur Bhatia, and Abhilash Chaudhary, among others.