Can you guess where Salman Khan is training for THIS heroic role in Apoorva Lakhia's next?
Pinkvilla earlier reported that Salman Khan has finalized his next film with Apoorva Lakhia, which is based on the novel India's Most Fearless 3. It is set against the backdrop of the 2020 Galwan Valley conflict. Now, as per reports, the superstar will play the role of Colonel Babu, who led the 16 Bihar Regiment during the 2020 Galwan clash. The report also states that he has already begun physical training for his role at his farmhouse in Panvel.
According to a report in Mid-day, Salman Khan will play the role of Colonel Babu in his next film with Apoorva Lakhia. 'Colonel Babu's character is heroic. He had proved his mettle in several counter-insurgency and infiltration operations,' a source told the portal.
The report also stated that the director has got the rights for the first chapter, titled I Had Never Seen Such Fierce Fighting — The Galwan clash of June 2020. It depicts Indian soldiers' valiant defense against the PLA despite being outnumbered. The screenplay is adapted by Suresh Nair in collaboration with Chintan Gandhi and Chintan Shah, who also wrote the dialogues.
The portals also stated that the superstar loved the storyline of the film and will begin his military preparation for his role from the end of May. The source added, 'He has already begun physical training for his role at his farmhouse in Panvel.'
For the unversed, Colonel Babu, who commanded the 16 Bihar Regiment during the Galwan Valley clash on June 14, 2020, was martyred while bravely confronting Chinese troops. In 2021, he was posthumously honored with the Maha Vir Chakra, India's second-highest wartime gallantry award.
Meanwhile, a source earlier told Pinkvilla, ' Apoorva Lakhia and Salman Khan are all set to start shooting for the film from July 2025. The film will be shot in Ladakh and Mumbai over a period of 70 days starting in July. It features Salman Khan as an army officer in a full-fledged film for the first time in his career, and he will be joined by 3 other actors from the younger generation.'
The source further added that the film is set to go on floors in July 2025. Salman Khan is set to return with this film after Sikandar, and he believes the script is terrific. He also considers it perfect for a big, big-screen experience.
Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more such news!
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
22 minutes ago
- Time of India
From Chenab bridge to Madrid stage, a tale of languages that travel, unite and sometimes provoke
Languages have the capacity to either fry bacon or stay gentle and pleasant. At times, simple and short words can be potentially more impactful in conveying powerful messages. All these were easily noticed over the last week or so when phrases of two public figures from Tamil Nadu gained traction. In fact, the speed with which their utterances spread was faster than the time taken by Vande Bharat Express to cross the Chenab bridge , an engineering marvel. But there the similarity ends. If actor-politician Kamal Haasan was intending to lay emphasis on some kind of familial relationship between Tamil and Kannada by his remark that 'Kannada was born out of Tamil', he ended up having a 'Thug Life' image in Karnataka and his movie shunted into the sidings. On the other side of the world was a questioner in Spain who was perhaps yearning for quite a bit of thrill when he asked DMK leader Kanimozhi about India's national language, but her reply that 'the national language of India is unity in diversity' must have derailed the enquirer's train of thoughts off its rails. With her riposte, the member of Parliament signalled that she was in Madrid to guard Indian interests against any type of onslaught, including on languages which, like junctions, intersect and influence each other before reaching their respective platforms. Live Events The gist of the two episodes is that, like people, languages travel far and wide and even to space, helping bridge the gulf, just like the Chenab bridge, which became possible only after people from all corners of India joined hands to conquer insurmountable challenges. Just as Indian cinema and Indian Railways have crossed all hurdles, it's hoped that Kashmir to Kanniyakumari track and field will inspire the nation to live in unity and take delight in diversity.
Mint
34 minutes ago
- Mint
India's highest paid director, charging ₹200 crore for a film, not Karan Johar, Sandeep Reddy Vanga or Rohit Shetty
Several factors determine whether a film becomes a box office success-- be it star power, chart-topping music, or a stellar screenplay. But at the heart of it all is the director, the true captain of the ship, who brings the entire vision to life. While it is the star actors who are paid hefty to bring the audience, it is India's highest-paid director who charges even more than actors like Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan. It is SS Rajamouli who holds the title of India's highest-paid film director. The Telugu filmmaker charges around ₹ 200 crore for each film he directs as per IMDd. It is said to include his upfront fees, profit share, and bonus for the sale of rights. His share can even climb higher depending on the success of the film. For instance, RRR was a global success, fetching even Academy Awards. Rajamouli was reportedly paid ₹ 200 crore after the success of his Baahubali franchise. A ₹ 200 crore paycheck for a single film places the director among the highest-paid film personalities in the country. In fact, some of India's richest superstars like Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan are said to earn around ₹ 150-180 crore per film. Rajamouli's remuneration remains higher than theirs. SS Rajamouli's massive paycheck highlights his superstar status among directors. When RRR was promoted in North India, it was marketed as Rajamouli's film, despite having two major actors, Ram Charan and Jr NTR from the South industry. It happened so because of the Baahubali films which made him a household name across India. Baahubali 2 alone earned ₹ 510 crore in Hindi, becoming the highest-grossing Hindi film for six years until Pathaan's release in 2023. Similarly, RRR also did impressive business at the ticket window, collecting over ₹ 270 crore in its Hindi version. If we believe the industry insiders, no other director comes close to Rajamouli's earnings. He charges more than double what others are getting in India. Big names like Sandeep Reddy Vanga and Prasanth Neel are said to earn around ₹ 90 crore per film. Celebrated filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani takes home ₹ 80 crore, as per reports. Directors like Sukumar, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Lokesh Kanagaraj, and Siddharth Anand also charge a big amount, with each earning over ₹ 40 crore for a single film, yet nowhere close to the RRR director. Meanwhile, Hindi filmmakers like Karan Johar and Rohit Shetty who usually produce their own movies, make money through profit-sharing. They are said to not charge money as their fees.
News18
an hour ago
- News18
7 Million Views, But Not Real: IFS Exposes Viral Lion Video, Claims It Is AI-Generated
Last Updated: In the comment section, some people were amazed by the video, while others asked IFS how to differentiate between AI-generated and real videos. In today's time, AI-generated videos are taking over social media, with some being so lifelike that it's hard to distinguish reality from fiction. A recent viral clip has sparked debate, showing a lion approaching a sleeping man in an Indian street, sniffing him, and then walking away unscathed. The internet is buzzing with questions: 'Is this real or AI-generated? The video garnered 7 million views on social media, and now it's been claimed as AI-generated by IFS Parween Kaswan. This raises important questions about the potential for AI to be used to mislead or confuse people. Given that AI is still in its early stages, it's concerning to think about the possibilities as the technology continues to evolve. This video showing a lion sniffing human has around 7 millions views. This is AI generated video. Imagine how AI can be used to confuse people. And now imagine AI is still at nascent stage !! — Parveen Kaswan, IFS (@ParveenKaswan) June 8, 2025 In the comment section, some people were amazed by the video, while others asked IFS how to differentiate between AI-generated and real videos. 'Sir, can you please elaborate on how you identify this video generated by AI?" one user asked. 'Imagine how deepfake and AI can make far up tensions in some parts, which are sensitive," the other commented. First Published: June 08, 2025, 13:49 IST
