

Dangal
Overview
Dangal is an extraordinary true story based on the life of Mahavir Singh and his two daughters, Geeta and Babita Phogat. The film traces the inspirational journey of a father who trains his daughters to become world class wrestlers.
Top Cast

Aamir Khan
Mahavir Singh Phogat

Fatima Sana Shaikh
Geeta Phogat

Sanya Malhotra
Babita Kumari

Zaira Wasim
Young Geeta
Suhani Bhatnagar
Young Babita

Aparshakti Khurana
Omkar

Girish Kulkarni
Coach Pramod Kadam

Sakshi Tanwar
Daya Kaur

Vivan Bhatena
Harkinder

Ritwik Sahore
Young Omkar
Themes & Keywords
About Dangal
Dangal is a drama, family, comedy film released in 2016 exploring themes of small town, strong woman, sports, parent child relationship, empowerment, abusive father. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, it stars Aamir Khan, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sanya Malhotra. Dangal is an extraordinary true story based on the life of Mahavir Singh and his two daughters, Geeta and Babita Phogat. The film traces the inspirational journey of a father who trains his daughters to become world class wrestlers.
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