
Dangal(2016)
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.


“Wrestling is not a sport. Its about fighting what lies within”
The ageing wrestler Sultan Ali Khan decides to try his luck on the mat again; to do this, he wants to represent his country at the Olympic Games, but first has to overcome personal issues.

Salman Khan
Sultan Ali Khan

Anushka Sharma
Aarfa Ali Khan

Randeep Hooda
Fateh Singh

Amit Sadh
Aakash

Kumud Mishra
Barkat

Parikshat Sahni
Gyan Singh Oberoi

Tyron Woodley
Self

Marko Zaror
Self

Ron Smoorenburg
Self

Marrese Crump
Self
Sultan is a drama, action, romance film released in 2016 exploring themes of sports, wrestling. Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, it stars Salman Khan, Anushka Sharma, Randeep Hooda. The ageing wrestler Sultan Ali Khan decides to try his luck on the mat again; to do this, he wants to represent his country at the Olympic Games, but first has to overcome personal issues.
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