description Dangal Overview
Dangal is a 2016 Indian biographical sports drama centered on Mahavir Singh Phogat, an amateur wrestler who trains his daughters Geeta and Babita to compete in international wrestling events. The film depicts the sisters’ journey to become India's first world-class female wrestlers, with several supporting cast members portraying family and training personnel. It features a large ensemble cast including debutantes in their respective roles.
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info Dangal Specifications
| Country | India |
| Year | 2016 |
help Dangal FAQ
Which real wrestlers is Dangal about?
Dangal is based on Mahavir Singh Phogat and his daughters Geeta Phogat and Babita Kumari. The film follows his decision to train his daughters in wrestling after giving up on the idea that only a son could fulfill his sporting ambitions.
What competition is the big climax of Dangal?
The film builds toward Geeta Phogat's Commonwealth Games campaign, with wrestling used as both a personal and national milestone. In real life, Geeta Phogat won gold for India at the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
Who directed Dangal and who plays Mahavir Phogat?
Dangal was directed by Nitesh Tiwari and released in 2016. Aamir Khan plays Mahavir Singh Phogat, with Fatima Sana Shaikh and Sanya Malhotra playing the adult Geeta and Babita.
Is Dangal more like Chak De! India or a straight biopic?
It has the training, national pride, and sports-underdog structure that viewers associate with Chak De! India. It is also a family drama, because the conflict between Mahavir's harsh coaching and his daughters' independence is as important as the wrestling.
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