Apoorva Lakhia To Bring India Vs China's Deadly Skirmish 2020 Galwan Clash To The Big Screen
The Galwan Valley incident led to heightened tensions between the India and china and sparked calls for boycotts of Chinese goods in India.
Director Apoorva Lakhia is soon going to bring the famous Galwan Battle in 2020 to life on the big screen.
According to various reports, the director has acquired rights to a chapter from the book 'India¡¯s Most Fearless - 3,' which is based on the events that happened in the Galwan region on June 14, 2020 between Indian and Chinese troops.
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India Today TV's Senior Executive Editor Shiv Aroor and Rahul Singh, Senior Editor at the Hindustan Times wrote the book. Both are involved with military affairs journalism.
According to movietalkies, when asked about their opinion of the book being turned into a film, authors Shiv Aroor and Rahul Singh expressed, ¡°The Galwan incident is an episode that saw the Indian army suffer terrible loss, but they also inflicted an unforgettable wound on a treacherous adversary. We are delighted that our account of the incident¡ªthe only first-hand telling of what really happened and the incredible human side of the battle¡ªis now in the very able hands of Apoorva Lakhia for a film that we know will be worthy of those who fought, fell, and lived to tell.¡±
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If reports are to be believed, Suresh Nair in collaboration with Chintan Gandhi and Chintan Shah, will be adapting the story and screenplay. The latter will also pen the film's dialogues.
About Galwan Valley Clash
The Galwan Valley Clash in June 2020 was a deadly skirmish between Indian and Chinese soldiers, resulting in the death of 20 Indian soldiers and an unknown number of Chinese casualties. The conflict was sparked by border disputes, with both sides blaming each other for the escalation.
The incident led to heightened tensions between the India and china and sparked calls for boycotts of Chinese goods in India.
Ever since diplomatic talks have been ongoing to try and resolve the issue and prevent further conflict, however, the situation remains tense with both sides increasing military presence in the region.
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