The screening was attended by several notable filmmakers and industry personalities, including Subhash Ghai, Sooraj Barjatya, David Dhawan, Kabir Khan, Rumi Jaffery, Riteish Deshmukh, Chitrangda Singh, and producer Siddharth Roy Kapur among others. The gathering highlighted the strong industry relationships Salman Khan has built over decades of collaborations with leading directors and actors.
Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai later shared a group photograph from the screening on social media, giving fans a rare behind-the-scenes look at the event. In his post, he described the experience as “beautiful,” praising the film’s emotional core and its focus on soldiers and their families. He noted that the story explores themes of conflict between India and China while also emphasizing peace, humanity, and mutual respect.
Directed by Apoorva Lakhia, Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace—earlier known during production as Battle of Galwan—is reportedly inspired by the 2020 Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese forces. The film aims to present a dramatic interpretation of the event while focusing on the emotional cost of war on soldiers and their loved ones.
Salman Khan shares a long history of successful collaborations with many of the attendees. His iconic partnerships with Sooraj Barjatya include classics like Maine Pyar Kiya, Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!, and Hum Saath Saath Hain. His work with Kabir Khan produced acclaimed films such as Ek Tha Tiger and Bajrangi Bhaijaan, while his association with David Dhawan delivered popular entertainers like Judwaa and Partner.
Early reactions from the screening suggest that the film leans heavily into emotional storytelling rather than pure action spectacle, with a focus on patriotism, sacrifice, and reconciliation. While the makers have not officially announced a release date yet, Maatrubhumi is expected to reach theatres soon, and anticipation is steadily building across the industry.
With its powerful theme and high-profile cast, Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched Bollywood releases of the coming year, especially given Salman Khan’s return to a socially charged narrative.
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