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Dangal

Movie·2016·Drama, Family, Comedy·2h 41m·7.9 (1,164)·Directed by Nitesh Tiwari

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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.

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Aamir KhanAamir KhanMahavir Singh PhogatFatima Sana ShaikhFatima Sana ShaikhGeeta PhogatSanya MalhotraSanya MalhotraBabita KumariZaira WasimZaira WasimYoung Geeta
Suhani Bhatnagar
Suhani BhatnagarYoung BabitaAparshakti KhuranaAparshakti KhuranaOmkarGirish KulkarniGirish KulkarniCoach Pramod KadamSakshi TanwarSakshi TanwarDaya Kaur

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