Bollywood’s warmth shone through when Genelia D’Souza got teary-eyed over the ‘Matribhumi’ video from ‘Battle of Galwan’, featuring her beloved Ajai and Ivar – sons of besties Shabbir Ahluwalia and Kanchi Koal – debuting with Salman Khan.
The actress, treating the boys as her own, flooded social media with praise. Her post captured raw joy and pride, shouting out the parents for raising stars. It all started with Kanchi’s Monday share, highlighting her kids’ screen presence with Salman and Chitrangda Singh.
As the film’s lead single, ‘Matribhumi’ evokes patriotism, showing Salman as a valiant officer and his family, with Ajai and Ivar stealing scenes as the children. Their innocent energy complements the song’s tribute to soldiers.
The Republic Day vibe peaked with Salman’s endearing video of niece Ayat and nephew Ahil. The duo’s ecstatic faces upon seeing friends Ajai and Ivar in the song clip went viral, courtesy of Arpita Khan’s repost celebrating sibling love and kid excitement.
Salman dedicated it to ‘little patriots’, urging them to cherish the motherland – a perfect Republic Day call that aligns with the film’s Galwan Valley theme.
From Salman Khan Films, directed by Apurva Lakhia, ‘Battle of Galwan’ mixes high-stakes drama with family bonds. Genelia’s response proves the project’s heart, turning a simple song launch into a celebration of friendship, family, and national spirit.