Salman's 'Battle of Galwan' Teaser Sparks China's Fury; India Cites Artistic Freedom

• Salman Khan's 'Battle of Galwan' teaser, based on the 2020 Galwan clash, drew criticism from China's Global Times.
• The film features Salman as Bikkumalla Santosh Babu, a hero of the 16 Bihar Regiment, posthumously awarded Maha Vir Chakra.
• Chinese media labeled the movie 'propaganda' and 'cinematic exaggeration,' claiming it distorts facts.
• Indian government sources defended the film as 'artistic expression,' citing historical precedents like 'Haqeeqat'.
• The teaser, released on Salman's 60th birthday, garnered over 60 million views across social media platforms.

Why It Matters: India defends artistic freedom as China criticizes Salman Khan's Galwan film teaser.