'Battle Of Galwan': Salman Khan begins film shoot in Ladakh with Ganpati puja; attends special dinner - WATCH

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has officially begun filming his much-anticipated war-drama, 'Battle of Galwan' in Ladakh, and he did so on a spiritual note. The actor marked the start of the shoot with a traditional Ganpati puja on set. A video going viral online sees the film's camera crew praying before a framed picture of lord Ganesha and changing before commencing the shoot.Salman headed to Ladakh over the weekend to begin his shooting schedule. The makers on Monday even dropped a new look of the actor with the film's clapper board. the photo gave a closer look at his army-man look for the film.While Khan was not seen with the camera crew during the puja, he was seen attending a special dinner organised at a hotel. In clips shared by local attendees, the actor was seen arriving for the dinner, rocking a black tee with the 'Battle of Galwan' logo printed on it. The actor kept his look casual in a pair of jeans and boots while rocking his lucky bracelet.Salman was also seen taking time to pose with a few brave men in uniform, who stood by his side for photos. Directed by Apoorva Lakhia, the film is reportedly based on real events surrounding the 2020 Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese troops. According to IMDB, the film will chronicle the events for June 15, 2020 when 200 Indian soldiers bravely defended their territory against a force of 1200 Chinese Liberation Army soldiers.According to reports, the team is set to shoot the film's high-octane climax over the next two to three weeks. This will reportedly include some emotionally intense and other action-packed shoots to kick off the production in the mountain region. They are said to be prioritising the climax sequences to ensure that the most crucial parts of the film are completed before any disruptions due to weather conditions.The film is expected to be one of Khan’s biggest releases in the coming year, with shooting schedules spread across the high-altitude locations.