Earlier this month, Salman Khan unveiled the first glimpse of his upcoming film, Battle of Galwan on social media.

The motion poster showcased Salman Khan with bloodstains all over his face; he’s also sporting a moustache in the film.

In an exclusive conversation with NDTV at the launch of Season 2 of the Indian Supercross League, the actor spoke about gearing up for a physically demanding role.

Salman Khan told NDTV, “We start shooting in 10 days. It’s a tough one—intense, all hand-to-hand combat in the freezing waters of Leh-Ladakh. We’ll be in fresh snow-melting water for 8 days straight. I’m dreading it, but I’ll do it.”

The actor will be essaying the character of Colonel B Santosh Babu, the commendable officer who led 16 Bihar regiments during the 2020 Galwan Valley clash with Chinese troops. The first glimpse captured the patriotic essence of a battle fought over 15,000 feet above sea level. This is based on a story from the book India’s Most Fearless 3 by Shiv Aroor and Rahul Singh.

At the launch of Season 2 of the Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL), Salman was not just as its brand ambassador but also as an investor in the growing motorsport. The actor, who is known for his love for bikes, opened up about how his passion began and why he believes India is ready for serious racing infrastructure.