Salman Khan Production House Slams Reports Claiming Cbfc Trouble For Maatrubhumi
Hindustan Times
The reports had claimed that Salman Khan's film had reportedly been withheld by the CBFC, thwarting the makers' plans to release the film in August.
However, the makers have now officially set the record straight and dismissed all such rumours.
Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace, which was earlier titled Battle of Galwan, was initially expected to release in April this year but was later postponed. The film was reportedly inspired by the real-life clash between Indian and Chinese forces in the Galwan Valley. However, according to reports, the project eventually took a different direction. The film's title was changed, and references to both China and the Galwan Valley were also reportedly removed.
Earlier, while speaking about the title change, Apoorva Lakhia had said, “Changing the title may feel sudden to SK sir’s fans, but it was never an overnight decision. From the start, we had registered two titles: Battle Of Galwan and Maatrubhumi. As we went through the journey of making our film, we realised it was never just about a battle. At its heart, the film is about humanity, empathy, and the silent battles our soldiers fight.”
He added, “Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace captures that emotion and sacrifice far more truthfully. It reflects the soul of the story, preserving humanity even in the face of conflict. There’s also a song in the film by the same name, and the love it has received from audiences made the title feel even more right."