Tehseen Poonawalla Defends Salman Khan's Galwan Smile: "It's Composure, Not Casual"

• Political analyst Tehseen Poonawalla defended Salman Khan's smile in the 'Battle of Galwan' teaser, which drew online trolling.
• Tehseen argued the smile signifies "composure" and "calm aggression," reflecting a soldier's psychological strength, not levity.
• He stated that for a soldier, both victory and sacrifice are outcomes, reinforcing the idea of acceptance of duty and fate.
• Quotes from the film's dialogue, like "If you get wounded, consider it a medal," support this interpretation of courage.
• The film 'Battle of Galwan', directed by Apoorva Lakhia, is based on the 2020 India-China clash and is set for an April 17, 2026 release.

Why It Matters: Tehseen Poonawalla redefines Salman Khan's controversial smile as a soldier's composure and courage.