Salman Khan’s 60th Birthday Buzz & ‘Battle of Galwan’: Fitness Headlines vs A Growing Controversy

As Salman Khan gears up to celebrate his 60th birthday on December 27, 2025, the superstar is once again dominating headlines. Pictures of his ultra-fit physique have gone viral, with fans hailing him as someone who is “ageing like fine wine.” Simultaneously, reports suggest that the teaser of his upcoming war drama Battle of Galwan may drop on the same day—turning the birthday into a full-blown media spectacle.

However, alongside the hype, a sharp debate has begun to surface on social media and among sections of the audience.

Critics are questioning what they see as a stark contradiction between an actor’s past public stances and the subject of a film rooted in one of India’s most heroic and emotionally charged military operations. Online discussions recall moments where Salman Khan was perceived by some to be advocating peace narratives during India-Pakistan tensions, expressing relief around ceasefire developments, or being viewed as soft in his approach toward Pakistan.

This has led to a pointed question being raised by critics:Can someone who has earlier spoken about peace and restraint—sometimes controversially credibly front a film based on a fierce and symbolic Indian military operation like Galwan?

For many, the Galwan clash is not just a cinematic backdrop—it represents sacrifice, resolve, and national sentiment. As a result, sceptics argue that such stories demand not only physical transformation and star power, but also an unquestionable emotional and ideological alignment with the spirit of the operation.

Supporters, on the other hand, counter that actors portray roles, not personal politics, and that cinema should be judged on execution, intent, and respect toward the armed forces—not on selective readings of past remarks.

With Battle of Galwan yet to reveal even its first official teaser, the debate highlights a familiar Bollywood paradox:

where stardom, nationalism, perception, and cinema collide long before audiences see a single frame.

Whether this controversy fades with the teaser—or intensifies once visuals drop—remains to be seen. One thing is certain: Salman Khan’s birthday this year won’t just be about muscles and milestones, but also about a conversation Bollywood cannot easily avoid.