, a former national wrestling champion who gave up his dreams due to financial pressure. After realizing his daughters, Geeta and Babita
The film was a massive critical and commercial success, breaking numerous box office records and becoming one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time. It is celebrated for its powerful performances, inspiring narrative, and the social message regarding female empowerment in India.
: Known as "Mr. Perfectionist," Aamir Khan underwent a massive physical transformation to play both the younger, fit Mahavir and the older, pot-bellied version. A Story of Empowerment
Dangal challenged the patriarchal mindset of "girls aren't meant for wrestling" and became a global phenomenon, particularly in China, where it broke numerous box office records. It remains a blueprint for how to make a "masala" movie that is also deeply intelligent and socially relevant.
(2016) is a biographical sports drama that became a global phenomenon, currently holding the record as the highest-grossing Indian film of all time . The film is based on the true story of Mahavir Singh Phogat , a former wrestler who defies social norms to train his daughters, Geeta and Babita, to become world-class wrestlers. Film Overview Director: Nitesh Tiwari . Producers: Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao, and Siddharth Roy Kapur. Starring: Aamir Khan as Mahavir Singh Phogat. Sakshi Tanwar as Daya Kaur.
: Zaira Wasim (young Geeta) won Best Supporting Actress.