Summary
- Reports had been circulating suggesting the film was facing hurdles with the Central Board of Film Certification, but the production house moved quickly to shut down those claims with a strongly worded statement.
- In an official statement shared on Instagram, the production house described the reports as entirely false, clarifying that Maatrubhumi had not yet been submitted to the CBFC for certification.
- “Any claims suggesting that Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace has encountered issues with the CBFC or that its certification has been put on hold are false,” the statement read, adding that since the film had not yet been submitted, such reports were baseless.
Salman Khan is pushing ahead with the promotion of his upcoming war drama Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace, appearing unfazed by the controversy surrounding the film as he shared a striking new glimpse of his on-screen transformation with fans.
The 60 year old actor took to Instagram to share photographs showcasing his physical appearance for the film, posing against an ethereal backdrop. He captioned the post simply with the film’s title, letting the images speak for themselves. The response from fans was immediate and enthusiastic, with comments flooding in praising his look and describing him as simply the boss.
The post arrived at a particularly charged moment in the film’s promotional journey. Reports had been circulating suggesting the film was facing hurdles with the Central Board of Film Certification, but the production house moved quickly to shut down those claims with a strongly worded statement.
In an official statement shared on Instagram, the production house described the reports as entirely false, clarifying that Maatrubhumi had not yet been submitted to the CBFC for certification. “Any claims suggesting that Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace has encountered issues with the CBFC or that its certification has been put on hold are false,” the statement read, adding that since the film had not yet been submitted, such reports were baseless.
The film is a period war drama inspired by the 2020 Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese troops. Salman Khan portrays Colonel Santosh Babu, the Indian Army officer who was martyred during the conflict and subsequently awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, India’s second highest military honour. The subject matter is inherently sensitive given the ongoing tensions between India and China, and the film has attracted scrutiny on that basis throughout its production journey.
Director Apoorva Lakhia and Salman Khan Films are behind the project, which has been in development for some time and has already undergone a title change from its original name, Battle of Galwan, to the current Maatrubhumi. Despite the noise surrounding it, both the star and the production team appear committed to seeing it through to release.
