Dangal

Dangal is a 2016 Indian Hindi-language biographical sports drama film directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Aamir Khan Productions, Walt Disney Pictures India, and Utv Motion Pictures. The film is loosely based on the life of Mahavir Singh Phogat, a former Indian National Wrestling Team coach, and his daughters Geeta Phogat and Babita Kumari, who are both Indian National Wrestling Team members and Commonwealth Games medalists. The film features Aamir Khan as Mahavir Singh Phogat, Fatima Sana Shaikh as Geeta Phogat, and Sanya Malhotra as Babita Kumari, and also stars Sakshi Tanwar as Daya Kaur, Mahavir's wife, and Aparshakti Khurana as Omkar, Mahavir's nephew. The film's music is composed by Pritam Chakraborty and features songs by Amitabh Bhattacharya, Nooran Sisters, and Daler Mehndi.

● Production

The production of Dangal began in 2015, with Aamir Khan undergoing a significant physical transformation to play the role of Mahavir Singh Phogat. The film was shot in various locations, including Pune, Mumbai, and Haryana, and featured a mix of experienced and new actors, including Sakshi Tanwar, who made her film debut with Dangal, and Zaira Wasim, who played the role of young Geeta Phogat. The film's script was written by Nitesh Tiwari, Shreyas Jain, and Piyush Gupta, and was inspired by the life of Mahavir Singh Phogat and his daughters, who are both successful wrestlers and have won numerous awards, including the Arjuna Award and the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award. The film's production team included Kiran Rao, who served as the creative director, and Siddharth Roy Kapur, who was the CEO of Utv Motion Pictures.

● Plot

The plot of Dangal revolves around the life of Mahavir Singh Phogat, a former Indian National Wrestling Team coach, who is forced to give up his wrestling career after his family is unable to make ends meet. Mahavir Singh Phogat is determined to train his daughters, Geeta Phogat and Babita Kumari, to become wrestlers and win India's first gold medal in wrestling at the Commonwealth Games. The film follows the journey of Geeta Phogat and Babita Kumari as they train under their father's guidance and face numerous challenges, including societal pressure and financial difficulties. The film also features Rajpal Yadav as Nurse, a friend of Mahavir Singh Phogat, and Vivan Bhatena as Harsh, a coach at the National Sports Academy. The film's plot is inspired by the life of Mahavir Singh Phogat and his daughters, who have won numerous awards, including the Asian Games and the World Wrestling Championships.

● Cast

The cast of Dangal includes Aamir Khan as Mahavir Singh Phogat, Fatima Sana Shaikh as Geeta Phogat, and Sanya Malhotra as Babita Kumari. The film also stars Sakshi Tanwar as Daya Kaur, Mahavir's wife, and Aparshakti Khurana as Omkar, Mahavir's nephew. The film features a mix of experienced and new actors, including Zaira Wasim, who played the role of young Geeta Phogat, and Suhani Bhatnagar, who played the role of young Babita Kumari. The film's cast also includes Rajpal Yadav as Nurse, a friend of Mahavir Singh Phogat, and Vivan Bhatena as Harsh, a coach at the National Sports Academy. The film's cast is supported by Ananya, Badmash, and Kripa Shankar Bishnoi, who played various roles in the film.

● Release

Dangal was released on December 23, 2016, in India and other countries, including United States, United Kingdom, and Australia. The film was released in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu languages and was distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures and Utv Motion Pictures. The film's release was accompanied by a significant marketing campaign, which included promotional events, trailers, and television commercials. The film's release was also supported by Aamir Khan, who promoted the film through various media channels, including Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. The film's release was a major success, with the film grossing over ₹2,000 crore at the box office and becoming one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time.

● Reception

Dangal received widespread critical acclaim upon its release, with praise for its direction, acting, and music. The film was praised by critics, including Rajeev Masand, Anupama Chopra, and Taran Adarsh, who praised the film's performances, direction, and story. The film was also praised by audiences, who appreciated the film's inspiring story and strong performances. The film's reception was also positive in other countries, including China, where the film became a major success and grossed over ¥1 billion at the box office. The film's reception was supported by Aamir Khan, who thanked the audience for their support and praised the film's team for their hard work.

● Accolades

Dangal received numerous awards and nominations, including the Filmfare Award for Best Film, the Filmfare Award for Best Director, and the Filmfare Award for Best Actor. The film also won the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and the National Film Award for Best Actor. The film's music, composed by Pritam Chakraborty, also received numerous awards, including the Filmfare Award for Best Music Director and the Zee Cine Award for Best Music Director. The film's cast, including Aamir Khan, Fatima Sana Shaikh, and Sanya Malhotra, also received numerous awards and nominations for their performances.

● Impact

Dangal had a significant impact on Indian cinema and society, inspiring numerous young girls and women to take up wrestling and other sports. The film's success also led to an increase in the popularity of wrestling in India, with numerous wrestling tournaments and events being organized across the country. The film's impact was also felt in other countries, including China, where the film became a major success and inspired numerous Chinese audiences to take up wrestling and other sports. The film's impact was supported by Aamir Khan, who praised the film's team for their hard work and thanked the audience for their support. The film's impact was also recognized by the Indian government, which awarded the film's cast and crew numerous awards and honors, including the Padma Shri and the Padma Bhushan. Category:Indian films