Fans spot Game of Thrones vibes in Salman Khan’s Battle of Galwan teaser

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Bollywood superstar Salman Khan celebrated his 60th birthday this weekend with a major treat for fans — the release of the first teaser for his upcoming war drama Battle of Galwan. The teaser has ignited vibrant discussion online, with many viewers drawing unexpected parallels to the iconic Game of Thrones.

Salman, clad in military gear and gripping a stick like a sword, stands resolute as enemy forces charge toward him. This imagery struck a chord with fans familiar with Game of Thrones’ epic showdown, where Jon Snow defends against overwhelming odds — prompting social media users to post side‑by‑side comparisons and jokes about the similarity.

One wrote, “The biggest problem with #BattleOfGalwan is that once again it focuses on the hero instead of the content. In the teaser, Salman looks like Salman, not an Indian Army soldier. And what’s with those camera angles are they inspired by the Battle of the Bastards or what?”

One fan playfully quipped, “Of course our Sallu bhai did it first… Hollywood always copies Bollywood.”

Another added, “Same same but different.”

Battle of Galwan is rooted in the 2020 Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese troops — a real‑life face‑off that saw hand‑to‑hand combat at high altitude without firearms. Directed by Apoorva Lakhia, the movie also stars Chitrangda Singh alongside Salman and is being produced under the Salman Khan Films banner.

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Slated to hit theatres on April 17, 2026, the film is shaping up to be one of Salman’s most ambitious projects yet, with its raw, patriotic themes and intense action sequences.