Salman Khan concludes Battle of Galwan shoot in Ladakh, returns to Mumbai ditching moustache

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has completed the shoot of his much-anticipated film Battle of Galwan in a swift 45-day schedule in Leh, Ladakh. Taking to his Instagram Stories, director Apoorva Lakhia shared several behind-the-scenes moments from the shoot. Sharing a photo from Ladakh, Apoorva wrote, "It's a wrap."

He also re-shared a video posted by actor Ankur Bhatia that read, "Schedule wrap in Ladakh. Thank you, @lakhiaapoorva, for an unforgettable shoot. #BattleofGalwan." Responding, Apoorva said, "It was awesome."

Director’s Glimpses From the Shoot

Lakhia further shared a candid picture with Salman as they enjoyed a chat. Captioning the post, he wrote, "It's a wrap- 45 days."

He also posted several snapshots from the rugged shoot location. Alongside a short clip, he described the experience, "Froze, baked, shivered, ate sand, walked in the Indus, sucked oxygen but still leaving with all those memories that make me smile." (sic)

Glimpses from sets of Battle of Galwan

Glimpses from sets of Battle of Galwan

Glimpses from sets of Battle of Galwan

Salman’s Transformation on Return

Once the shoot wrapped, Salman Khan returned to Mumbai. Videos and pictures of him at the Mumbai airport quickly surfaced on social media. Dressed in a black T-shirt, jacket, trousers and a cap, the actor was spotted without his moustache, which he had sported during the shoot. After exiting the airport, Salman headed straight to his car.

About Battle of Galwan

Earlier this month, Salman had shared a striking photo on Instagram dressed in military uniform with a moustache. Mounted on a grand scale, the film sees him as an army officer and revisits the 2020 Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese troops - a rare border confrontation that turned deadly despite the absence of firearms, with soldiers engaging in hand-to-hand combat using sticks and stones.

A Courtesy Visit in Ladakh

During the schedule, Salman also paid a courtesy visit to the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, at Raj Niwas in Leh. Wearing a blue shirt and denim jeans, the actor had a pleasant interaction with the LG. As part of the meeting, Salman received a traditional Thangka Canvas painting depicting Buddha’s life. Both posed with the painting, smiling for the cameras.

The Office of the Lt. Governor of Ladakh later shared the news of Salman’s visit on their official X handle, writing, "Bollywood icon Salman Khan paid a courtesy visit to the Hon'ble Lt. Governor Shri @KavinderGupta at the Raj Niwas, #Leh." (sic)

Bollywood icon Salman Khan paid a courtesy visit to the Hon’ble Lt. Governor Shri @KavinderGupta at the Raj Niwas, #Leh. pic.twitter.com/YByFcy8diS

— Office of the Lt. Governor, Ladakh (@lg_ladakh) September 13, 2025