India Rejects China's Galwan Film Criticism: 'Artistic Freedom Non-Negotiable'

• India rejected China's criticism of Salman Khan's upcoming film "Battle of Galwan," asserting artistic freedom is non-negotiable.
• Chinese state media, including Global Times, claimed the film "distorts facts" about the 2020 Galwan Valley clash.
• Indian government sources stated filmmakers are free to tell stories without state interference, clarifying no government role in the film.
• The film depicts the deadly 2020 Galwan clash, with Salman Khan portraying Colonel Bikkumalla Santosh Babu.
• China's Global Times alleged the film presents an "emotionally charged" narrative and falsely claimed Galwan Valley is Chinese territory.

Why It Matters: India firmly defends artistic freedom against China's criticism of the "Battle of Galwan" film.