Salman Khan’s Maatrubhumi gets NOC from I&B Ministry after making significant changes: report

Salman Khan's Maatrubhumi, a film based on the 2020 Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese troops, has received a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting after significant changes were made to its original story. The revised version of the film, which now depicts India-China relations in a positive light, is awaiting certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

The film, initially titled Battle of Galwan, has undergone substantial alterations following concerns over its portrayal of the conflict. It was renamed Maatrubhumi: May War Rest In Peace in March, and director Apoorva Lakhia explained that the change was not an impulsive decision as the film was not just about a battle, but also about humanity and empathy.

The film had been in limbo for months due to the sensitivity surrounding its subject and the CBFC's newly issued certification guidelines, which state that films should not strain friendly relations with foreign states. The makers had reportedly altered the film's battlefield and anti-China elements, and reshoots took place in Mumbai.

If the film successfully clears the CBFC certification process, Salman Khan is reportedly targeting a theatrical release on November 13, a week after Diwali.