“Salman Sir had just landed the day before and decided to come to set instead of getting acclimatised”: Director Apoorva Lakhia reveals how Salman Khan braved freezing conditions to shoot Maatrubhumi: May War Rest In Peace

Ever since the first teaser and poster of Salman Khan’s Maatrubhumi: May War Rest In Peace were unveiled, the film has been generating considerable buzz and building anticipation among audiences. The intriguing first glimpses offered a peek into the film’s world, leaving fans eager to witness more. With the excitement steadily building, the wait for the much-anticipated trailer has now grown stronger.

A major reason behind the film’s visual scale is the extreme real-life locations where the team shot. Filming took place at a massive height of 14,000 feet, in rugged mountain terrain where temperatures drop to -40 °C. Instead of relying on easy studio setups, the makers took the entire unit right into high-altitude valleys alongside icy rivers to capture the true grit of soldiers on the frontlines.

Opening up about the shoot and Salman Khan’s dedication on set, director Apoorva Lakhia recalled one of the hardest days of filming. He shared, “The toughest location was in a place called Taro Plains, just next to the river, where we shot with Salman Sir and the others on the very first day he arrived. It was minus 7 degrees and raining, and the soldiers had to run up a slope. Salman Sir had just landed the day before and decided to come straight to the set instead of getting acclimatised. We did three takes of him walking up and down in that freezing weather, and he did it without complaining — no extra oxygen, nothing.”

Shooting in thin air and freezing rain without taking time to adjust to the altitude speaks volumes about Salman Khan’s commitment to the role. Stories like these from the sets have only added to the excitement arounf the project, promising audiences a memorable experience.

Directed by Apoorva Lakhia and produced under the banner of Salman Khan Films, Maatrubhumi: May War Rest In Peace also stars Chitrangda Singh in a prominent role.