Mahavir Singh Phogat, played by Aamir Khan in the film, is a celebrated Indian wrestler from the state of Haryana. Born in 1956, Phogat was a gifted wrestler from a young age and won multiple national and international medals. However, his greatest achievement was not his own success, but that of his daughters, whom he trained to become world-class wrestlers.
Dangal, a dramatic sports drama released in 2016, has become a social phenomenon in India and abroad. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Aamir Khan, the film tells the motivating true story of Mahavir Singh Phogat, a wrestler who trained his daughters, Geeta and Babita, to become global wrestling champions. dangal
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