Salman Khan drops adorable video with niece Ayat and nephew Ahil on Republic day as they watch his song 'Maatrubhoomi' from 'Battle Of Galwan'

Salman Khan's much-anticipated film ‘Battle of Galwan’ is all set to hit theatres on April 17, 2026. It stars him in a powerful avatar. The makers recently unveiled the first song from the film, 'Maatrubhoomi' and it instantly grabbed attention. Now, amid the growing buzz, Salman has shared a heartwarming video from home on Republic Day, featuring his niece Ayat and nephew Ahil, making the moment even more special.

Salman Khan’s Republic ay video melts hearts

On Monday, Salman Khan posted an adorable clip from. The actor is seen lying on a floor with Ayat and Ahil sitting close beside him. The trio appears calm and comfortable and Khan's bonding with the kids is hard to miss. They are listening to the patriotic song 'Maatrubhoomi' on a tablet.


The kids look cheerful and curious as the track plays. Salman watches them with quiet affection, making the moment feel personal and real. Fans loved seeing this softer side of the superstar, especially on a day filled with national pride.

In another post he share the video with Ayat and Ahil and wrote, “This is for all the chota chota nanna munna desh bhakts and patriots . Happy Republic Day love your Maatrubhumi… Jai Hind”

‘Maatrubhoomi’ becomes the emotional heartbeat of the film

For those unaware, ‘Maatrubhoomi’ acts as the emotional and patriotic anchor of Battle of Galwan. The makers released the video a few days ago, marking it as the first track from the movie’s album.
The song shows Salman Khan as an Indian Army officer alongside Chitrangada Singh. Their on-screen pairing feels natural and instantly relatable. The visuals portray them as a family with two young children. It shifts between warm home moments and intense scenes from the Galwan battlefield. These frames highlight love, duty, sacrifice, and service, making the song hit harder emotionally.
The track features lyrics by Sameer Anjaan and vocals by Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal.

Fans shower love on Salman Khan’s down-to-earth side

Soon after Salman shared the video, fans flooded the comment section with love and admiration. Many called him humble and genuine. Comments read, “This is the only megastar who is down to earth ❤️❤️❤️” and “Love you bhai ❤️ jai hind jai bharat”. Another fan wrote, “Wah bhai jan”, while someone else added, “Sir you are great ������❤️❤️❤️❤️”.
Others praised the track too, writing “Nice song”, “Salman Khan Bollywood Sultan ����”, and “The greatest off all time❤️❤️❤️❤️”.
'Battle of Galwan' is backed by Salman Khan, with Apoorva Lakhia directing the project.
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