Did Salman Khan change the script of Mathrubhumi to be anti-war? here is the truth
Salman Khan’s film Mathrubhumi, earlier titled Battle of Galwan, shifts the focus from war to a message of peace. Based on the 2020 India-China conflict, the film aims to celebrate India and its soldiers without glorifying the war.

Ever since Salman Khan’s next film came. battle of galwanwas renamed HomelandThere is speculation about the reason on social media. And recently, viral posts suggested that the superstar has decided to rework the script and change the story from a war story to a peaceful patriotic drama.
However, India Today has learned that the film, directed by Apoorva Lakhia, was never supposed to be a typical war film. Although it is based on the backdrop of the 2020 India-China conflict, it gives a message of peace. And this was also Salman’s condition for signing the film, because he did not want to get involved in any kind of chauvinism.
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A source close to the superstar shared with us, “For someone who has given a film like this Bajrangi BhaijaanSalman has always believed in the power of cinema to unite rather than divide. He has deliberately stayed away from narratives that glorify war for the sake of show. If you look at his work, there is a consistent series of stories that advocate peace, compassion and humanity above conflict.
The source said that looking at the original title of the film, people started believing that it would be based on war. The teaser also gave a glimpse of the disputed area with Salman getting ready to attack.
The source said, “This is when Salman decided to change the title, and also gave the line ‘Peace to war’ as the slogan of the film. The team wanted to assure the audience that the film will not glorify war in any way, as their intention has always been completely the opposite.”
Homeland It was initially scheduled for release on 10 April. However, due to schedule delays and reshoots, the release was pushed. And while it is still not clear when it will hit the theatres, trade experts believe that as it celebrates India and its soldiers, Salman may bring the film on Independence Day.