Defence journalists Shiv Aroor and Rahul Singh announced in a joint statement on November 5 that they are ending their formal association with Salman Khan’s upcoming film Maatrubhumi, which was previously titled Battle of Galwan. They said the film has moved beyond the account of the 2020 Galwan Valley clash presented in their India’s Most Fearless book series.
Why it matters
Followers of Salman Khan may note a shift in the film’s connection to the journalists' book and its narrative focus.
Evidence
Official source, or corroborated across several outlets.
- Shiv Aroor and Rahul Singh end association with Salman Khan-starrer Maatrubhumi; say film has moved beyond their book’s accountbollywoodhungama.comprimary(opens in a new tab)
- BREAKING: Maatrubhumi release date CONFIRMED; Salman Khan-starrer to release on November 20bollywoodhungama.com(opens in a new tab)
- BREAKING: Maatrubhumi release date CONFIRMED; Salman Khan-starrer to release on December 4; to clash with Eethabollywoodhungama.com(opens in a new tab)
- Salman Khan announces December 4 release date for his much-delayed movie 'Maatrubhumi'hindustantimes.com(opens in a new tab)
- Salman on 'Maatrubhumi' release date delays, government pressure rumours: 'Sab bakwas hai'timesofindia.indiatimes.com(opens in a new tab)
- SCOOP: Salman Khan and Jio Studios strategise December 4 release for Maatrubhumi against Eetha; distribution battle intensifiesbollywoodhungama.com(opens in a new tab)
- Salman Khan denies that Indian government pressured him to change Maatrubhumi script, says film has nothing against Chinahindustantimes.com(opens in a new tab)
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