India, Dec. 30 -- India on Tuesday dismissed China's criticism of the Salman Khan-starrer Battle Of Galwan, underlining that filmmakers in the country enjoy "artistic freedom" and are free to tell their stories without government interference, NDTV reported, quoting official sources.

The response came after Chinese state-run media claimed that the film distorts facts surrounding the deadly June 2020 Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh.

The source added that the government has no role in the making of the film.

"Those who may have concerns about this particular movie are free to approach the Ministry of Defence for any clarifications," the source said.

Directed by Apoorva Lakhia, the film is based on...