To celebrate his 60th birthday on December 27, 2025, superstar Salman Khan released the highly anticipated teaser for his next film, Battle of Galwan. While the footage successfully ignited fan excitement, it also triggered a wave of viral comparisons to the legendary HBO series Game of Thrones.
The ‘Jon Snow’ Moment
Social media was quick to spot a striking visual parallel between the teaser and the iconic “Battle of the Bastards” episode.
- The Shot: Salman Khan is seen standing alone and resolute on the battlefield, clutching a stick like a sword as a wave of enemies charges toward him.
- The Comparison: The framing almost perfectly mirrors the famous shot of Jon Snow (Kit Harington) facing down the Bolton cavalry at Winterfell.
- Fan Reaction: Memes and side-by-side collages have flooded X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram. While some fans joked that it looked like “Jon Snow from the Meesho app,” others claimed Salman’s “swag” outdid the original Hollywood scene.
About ‘Battle of Galwan’
Directed by Apoorva Lakhia, the film dramatizes the real-life 2020 clash between Indian and Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley.
| Feature | Details |
| Director | Apoorva Lakhia |
| Starring | Salman Khan, Chitrangda Singh |
| Unique Combat | Focuses on hand-to-hand combat using sticks and stones (reflecting the real event). |
| Physical Toll | Salman described it as his most “physically demanding” project to date. |
“Same Same But Different”
The internet’s response has been a mix of awe and humor. One user noted, “If they can create a battle as effective as the Battle of the Bastards, they have a massive hit.” Others pointed out the irony of the “Himalayan” version of Jon Snow, given that the actual Galwan clash took place in high-altitude, sub-zero conditions—much like the fictional North in Game of Thrones.
Coming off the lukewarm reception of his previous film Sikandar, Salman appears to be banking on this high-stakes, patriotic drama to reclaim his box-office dominance.