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Dangal

Dangal

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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.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.

December 21, 2016 · Directed by Nitesh Tiwari

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Runtime2h 41m
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Feels like2h 25m
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How it's told
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What it feels like
Tone
Emotionality
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Intensity
What it's grounded in
Realism
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Cast & crew

Aamir Khan
Mahavir Singh Phogat
Fatima Sana Shaikh
Geeta Phogat
Sanya Malhotra
Babita Kumari
Zaira Wasim
Young Geeta
Suhani Bhatnagar
Young Babita
Aparshakti Khurana
Omkar
Girish Kulkarni
Coach Pramod Kadam
Sakshi Tanwar
Daya Kaur
Vivan Bhatena
Harkinder
Ritwik Sahore
Young Omkar
Ravi Aneja
Referee
Anuraag Arora
Mahavir's Brother

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