Salman Khan spends Republic Day with niece and nephew, listens to Maatrubhoomi
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Salman Khan marked Republic Day by sharing a tender moment with niece Ayat and nephew Ahil as they listened to Battle of Galwan's patriotic song "Maatrubhoomi".
On the occasion of Republic Day, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan shared a rare and tender moment from his home, featuring his niece Ayat and nephew Ahil. The video showed the trio spending quiet time together as they listened to “Maatrubhoomi,” the patriotic song from Salman’s upcoming film Battle of Galwan, offering fans a glimpse of the actor’s softer, family side.
In the clip, Salman was seen lying on his bed with Ayat and Ahil by his side, with all three focused on the song playing on a tablet. The children appeared curious and cheerful as the track played, while Salman watched them with affection, making the moment both intimate and heartwarming.
#Maatrubhumi @SKF_Music pic.twitter.com/RyX7b9rHws— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) January 26, 2026
For the uninitiated, “Maatrubhoomi” serves as the emotional and patriotic core of Battle of Galwan. The makers had released the video of the song a few days earlier, marking it as the first track from the film’s album.
The song features Salman Khan in the role of an Indian Army officer, alongside Chitrangada Singh. Their on-screen pairing appears natural and relatable, portraying a family with two young children. The visuals move fluidly between tender moments inside their home and stark, powerful scenes from the Galwan battlefield.
As the family is seen singing “Maatrubhoomi,” the domestic sequences are intercut with images of duty, conflict and sacrifice, effectively highlighting the emotional cost of service to the nation and deepening the song’s patriotic impact.
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