Salman Khan Says His Biopic WON'T Be Superhit: A Lot In My Life Could Lead To Reputations Sinking

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is gearing up for the release of his upcoming war drama Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace. At the film's trailer launch in Mumbai, the actor addressed speculation about a possible biopic based on his life and shared an interesting take on whether his journey could make for a successful film. Salman made a candid remark, suggesting that while his life may not have the ingredients for a box office success, it has enough stories that could damage the reputations of several people. He also dismissed rumours that the government had pressured the makers to change the film's script.

At the trailer launch of Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace in Mumbai, Salman Khan was asked whether his upcoming film was a biopic. The actor clarified that the war drama is inspired by the Galwan clash. The conversation then shifted to the possibility of a biopic based on his own life. Responding to the question, Salman shared a rather candid take on the idea. He said, “There’s nothing in my life that will make a film a superhit. However, there’s a lot in my life which could lead to the reputation of a lot of people sinking."

This is not the first time Salman Khan has spoken about the possibility of a biopic on his life. During his appearance on Karan Johar's chat show Koffee With Karan 9, the actor was asked to name a director who could bring his life story to the big screen. When asked about his choices, Salman explained how different filmmakers could approach various aspects of his life.

He said, "If you want to make a beautiful love story after love story, it would be Sooraj Barjatya. If you want to make an action kind of a love story, of all the things that have happened in my life etc, then Kabir Khan." However, the actor made it clear that he had no intention of letting his life story become a film. He said, "But a biopic of my life will never be made. My life will go to my grave."

The film is inspired by the India-China clash in the Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh on June 15, 2020. The Galwan Valley clash took place during the Covid-19 pandemic, amid heightened tensions between India and China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Soldiers from both countries were involved in a violent confrontation while attempting to patrol disputed areas. The incident resulted in the deaths of 20 Indian soldiers, while China also reported casualties. It was the deadliest military confrontation between the two countries in more than four decades.