Chitrangda Singh on how real life experiences shaped her Battle of Galwan role

Chitrangda Singh’s first look from the upcoming film Battle of Galwan has set the tone for a performance rooted in emotional authenticity. Unveiled through the patriotic track Maatrubhumi, the visuals introduce her as a soldier’s wife, a role that steps away from glamour and spectacle, opting instead for restraint, grace, and lived emotion. Dressed in modest traditional attire and minimal makeup, Chitrangda embodies the countless Indian women who stand as silent pillars behind the men in uniform.

Chitranga Singh on Battle of Galwan

Playing the emotional anchor to Salman Khan’s soldier, Chitrangda brings tenderness, dignity, and stability to the narrative. While the soldier faces the harsh realities at the border, the film positions his wife as the unseen strength at home, representing families who serve the nation in ways often unspoken and unnoticed. Opposite Salman, she looks unexpectedly perfect, their pairing lending the film both warmth and gravitas, making it one of the most compelling casting coups in recent memory.

For Chitrangda, the role carried an unexpected personal resonance. Growing up as the daughter of an Indian Army officer, she was familiar with uniforms, postings, and regimented discipline, but prepping for Battle of Galwan gave her a deeper emotional gaze into that world.

Speaking about prepping for the role, Chitrangda says, “My father was in the Indian Army, and growing up, listening to his stories was normal for me, but playing the role of an army wife is different. When I met army wives, I understood my mother’s silences, her pride mixed with worry. These women carry that same blend of strength and fear every day. I tried to bring that complexity to the role, not just the smile or the courage, but the part where you learn to hold it together even when your heart is breaking.”

More about Maatrubhumi song

The song features Salman Khan as an Indian Army officer alongside Chitrangda Singh, with their on-screen pairing appearing refreshingly organic and instantly relatable. Portrayed as a family with two young children, the visuals move seamlessly between moments of warmth within their home and stark, stirring glimpses of the Galwan battlefield. As the family is seen singing Maatrubhumi, these domestic frames are intercut with scenes of duty and conflict, powerfully juxtaposing love, sacrifice, and service to the nation, thereby strengthening the song’s emotional and patriotic impact.

Maatrubhumi serves as the emotional and patriotic anchor of Battle of Galwan. The song is composed by Himesh Reshammiya, widely regarded as a master of melodies, who once again delivers a tune that is both soulful and impactful. 

Speaking about the song, Himesh said, “Composing Maatrubhumi for Battle of Galwan was deeply emotional. Inspired by the rhythm and intensity of army beats, the song found its soul there. Collaborating with Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal was special, and of course reuniting with Salman Khan, also marking the music release from Salman Khan Films Music label makes it truly memorable.”