New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- Bollywood star Salman Khan has responded directly to online trolling over his look in the teaser of his upcoming war drama Battle of Galwan, clarifying what the expression was meant to convey and defending his portrayal of a military officer.

The film is directed by Apoorva Lakhia and co-stars Chitrangada Singh, among others, and is scheduled for a theatrical release on 17 April 2026.

Amid the online debate, Salman chose to address the trolling during a live appearance at an Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) cricket event in Surat, where he was chatting with former cricketer and commentator Mohammad Kaif. When asked to recreate the controversial pose, the actor obliged and explained the context behind his look. ...