Salman Khan’s 'Battle Of Galwan' copied a scene from Game of Thrones?

Teaser of Salman Khan' upcoming movie Galwan just released on his 60th birthday. The short teaser, however, has now started a big debate online with fans comparing it with one of the famous scenes in the Game of Thrones series.

In the teaser, Salman stands alone on an open battlefield, gripping a stick like a sword, bracing himself as unseen enemies charge toward him. The imagery was enough to set social media buzzing—especially with comparisons to Game of Thrones.

The Game of Thrones comparison

Viewers were quick to draw parallels with the iconic “Battle of the Bastards” sequence from Game of Thrones. In that episode, Jon Snow faces an onrushing cavalry alone, sword in hand—an image etched into pop culture. Salman’s solitary stance in the teaser sparked the same visual memory, prompting fans to share side-by-side screenshots, memes, and jokes. Reactions ranged from appreciation and amusement to outright criticism, and the debate spread rapidly online.

Fans weigh in

Social platforms filled with mixed takes. Some users celebrated the familiar cinematic vibe, calling it a Bollywood-flavoured nod to a legendary TV moment. Others were more direct, alleging the scene felt lifted from the Game of Thrones playbook. A few fans even cited the exact episode and shot, while defenders pushed back, arguing Salman brought a stronger screen presence to the moment. Not everyone was convinced, though—some called the teaser underwhelming and felt the attempt to recreate an iconic battle visual didn’t land.


"Bollywood has always had the habit of making its films hit by stealing stories,action scenes, music from other movies," wrote one user.

"Looks like Battle of the Bastards just got a desi remake and crossed the Himalayas. From Winterfell to Galwan, same chaos, new terrain, same Salman Khan swag," quipped another.

Not a new cinematic trope

The idea of a lone hero standing firm before an overwhelming charge isn’t new. It’s a classic visual shorthand used across global cinema to signal courage against impossible odds. Hollywood has leaned on it often—most recently when Captain America faces the enemy alone in the climax of Avengers: Endgame. From war epics to superhero blockbusters, the trope predates any single franchise.

Whether the Battle of Galwan teaser is homage, coincidence, or just a familiar cinematic language is up for interpretation. For now, it’s done its job—getting people talking.