Salman Khan surprised fans with a refreshing transformation on Saturday as he stepped out in a clean-shaven look, just a day after completing the shoot of his upcoming war drama ‘Battle of Galwan’.
The actor, who had been seen with a thick moustache for months, finally switched back to his classic smooth style, instantly grabbing attention at the Mumbai airport.
Salman unveils his post-shoot makeover
The actor was spotted at the Kalina airport surrounded by heavy security, where he greeted the paparazzi with a wave before heading inside for the security check. His new look stood out because he had maintained the moustache not only for ‘Galwan’ but also throughout the ongoing season of ‘Bigg Boss’ and during his Dabangg Tour performances.
After months of shooting and back-to-back commitments, Salman appears to be entering a calmer phase. With ‘Bigg Boss’ gearing up for its grand finale on Sunday and his milestone 60th birthday approaching on December 27, fans are thrilled to see him looking refreshed.
A glimpse into Salman’s intense ‘Galwan’ avatar
Before wrapping the film, Salman had shared a behind-the-scenes photo on Instagram that immediately went viral. In the picture, he is seen peeking from behind a clapperboard marked “Scene 86 Close Up Shot 1 Take 1”, dressed in army combat fatigues complete with insignia and older camouflage patterns. A prominent wound mark on his face teased the film’s gritty, battle-heavy storyline. He captioned it “#BattleOfGalwan”.
About ‘Battle of Galwan’
‘Battle of Galwan’ is inspired by the book ‘India’s Most Fearless 3’ and brings to the screen the tense 2020 clash between Indian soldiers and Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley. The incident, which turned brutally physical, saw forces engage in hand-to-hand combat using sticks and stones.
The film recreates this high-stakes confrontation with Salman Khan leading the narrative in a rugged, intense avatar. Fans see this as a powerful comeback for the superstar, who is expected to headline one of his most hard-hitting roles in recent years.
Alongside Salman and Chitrangda Singh, the film features Zeyn Shaw, Heera Sohail, Abhilash Chaudhary, Vipin Bhardwaj, and Ankur Bhatia. Directed by Apoorva Lakhia with music by Himesh Reshammiya, the film is reportedly eyeing a mid-2026 theatrical release, although the official date is yet to be announced.
