Actress Chitrangda Singh is gearing up to portray the emotional core of an army family in ‘Battle of Galwan’, a film that promises to immortalize the 2020 Galwan Valley standoff. Her preparation involved intimate conversations with military wives, revealing a world where inner turmoil coexists with outward poise.
As the daughter of a seasoned army officer, Chitrangda had always admired the structured life her family led. But slipping into the role of a soldier’s spouse was transformative. ‘My father’s tales were routine for me, but hearing from army wives was eye-opening,’ she reflected. ‘It made me truly grasp the quiet storm within my mother—pride laced with perpetual anxiety.’
These women, she noted, masterfully balance terror and tenacity every single day. Chitrangda’s performance aims to go beyond surface-level heroism, capturing the profound art of self-composure amid personal devastation.
The film chronicles the brutal confrontation on June 15, 2020, in Galwan Valley, a flashpoint in India-China border tensions that claimed 20 Indian lives. Apurva Lakhia’s direction casts Chitrangda as the epitome of support for soldiers, embodying grace under pressure.
She serves as the emotional pillar for Salman Khan’s character, adding layers of softness and resolve to the intense storyline. The star-studded cast includes Ankur Bhatia, Abhilaash Chaudhary, Vipin Bhardwaj, and Siddharth.
Releasing in theaters on April 17, ‘Battle of Galwan’ not only salutes frontline warriors but also spotlights the backbone they leave behind—the resilient partners who hold the fort.