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| director = [[Nitesh Tiwari]]
| director = [[Nitesh Tiwari]]
| producer = [[Aamir Khan]]<br>[[Kiran Rao]]<br>[[Siddharth Roy Kapur]]
| producer = [[Aamir Khan]]<br>[[Kiran Rao]]<br>[[Siddharth Roy Kapur]]
| co producer = [[Amrita Pandey]]
| co producer = [[Amrita Pandey]]
| writer = Nitesh Tiwari
| writer = Nitesh Tiwari
| starring = [[Aamir Khan]] <br/> [[Sakshi Tanwar]] <br/> [[Fatima Sana Shaikh]] <br/> [[Rajkummar Rao]]
| starring = [[Aamir Khan]] <br/> [[Sakshi Tanwar]] <br/> [[Fatima Sana Shaikh]] <br/> [[Rajkummar Rao]]
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'''''Dangal''''' (English: wrestling competition) is an upcoming [[Cinema of India|Indian]] [[biographical film|biographical]] [[List of sports films|sports]] drama film directed by [[Nitesh Tiwari]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Dangal Starring Aamir Khan Directed by Nitesh Tiwari|url=http://idiotsmonkey.com/dangal-starring-aamir-khan-directed-by-nitesh-tiwari-893/}}</ref> The film is produced by Disney Studio India. The film stars [[Aamir Khan]] portraying the role of Mahavir Singh Phogat,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/this-is-how-aamir-is-preparing-for-his-role-in-dangal/article1-1374639.aspx|title=This is how Aamir is preparing for his role in Dangal}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/aamirs-dangal-vs-salmans-sultan-bollywoods-curious-case-of-same-pinch-774875|title=Aamir's Dangal vs Salman's Sultan: Bollywood's Curious Case of Same Pinch}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.glamsham.com/movies/news/15/aug/aamir-khan-spotted-in-salt-and-pepper-look-for-dangal.asp |title= Aamir Khan spotted in salt and pepper look for DANGAL? |publisher=Glamsham |date= |accessdate=3 August 2015}}</ref> who taught wrestling to his daughters [[Babita Kumari]] and [[Geeta Phogat]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/aamir-khan-to-play-mahavir-phogat-in-dangal-meets-his-wrestler-daughters-geeta-and-babita/|title=Aamir Khan to play Mahavir Phogat in Dangal, meets his wrestler daughters Geeta and Babita}}</ref>[[Geeta Phogat]] was India's first female wrestler to win at the [[2010 Commonwealth Games]], where she won the gold medal (52&nbsp;kg) while her sister [[Babita Kumari]] won the silver (55&nbsp;kg). [[Pehlwani|Dangal]] is the native name of a wrestling site in [[Hindi]] which is popular in [[India]]. It has also regional names like [[Pehlwani|Kusti]] and [[Pehlwani]] in [[India]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://shabdkosh.raftaar.in/Meaning-of-DANGAL-in-Hindi|title=Meaning of Dangal in Hindi}}</ref> Dangal is scheduled to release on 23 December 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ayushmann-khurranas-brother-to-make-debut-in-aamir-khans-dangal/|title=Ayushmann Khurrana's brother to make debut in Aamir Khan's 'Dangal'}}</ref> The music for ''Dangal'' will be composed by [[Pritam]] while lyrics will be written by [[Amitabh Bhattacharya]].
'''''Dangal''''' (English: wrestling competition) is an upcoming [[Cinema of India|Indian]] [[biographical film|biographical]] [[List of sports films|sports]] drama film directed by [[Nitesh Tiwari]]. The film is produced by Disney Studio India. The film stars [[Aamir Khan]] portraying the role of Mahavir Singh Phogat,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/this-is-how-aamir-is-preparing-for-his-role-in-dangal/article1-1374639.aspx|title=This is how Aamir is preparing for his role in Dangal}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/aamirs-dangal-vs-salmans-sultan-bollywoods-curious-case-of-same-pinch-774875|title=Aamir's Dangal vs Salman's Sultan: Bollywood's Curious Case of Same Pinch}}</ref> who taught wrestling to his daughters [[Babita Kumari]] and [[Geeta Phogat]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/aamir-khan-to-play-mahavir-phogat-in-dangal-meets-his-wrestler-daughters-geeta-and-babita/|title=Aamir Khan to play Mahavir Phogat in Dangal, meets his wrestler daughters Geeta and Babita}}</ref>[[Geeta Phogat]] was India's first female wrestler to win at the [[2010 Commonwealth Games]], where she won the gold medal (52&nbsp;kg) while her sister [[Babita Kumari]] won the silver (55&nbsp;kg). [[Pehlwani|Dangal]] is the native name of a wrestling site in [[Hindi]] which is popular in [[India]]. It has also regional names like [[Pehlwani|Kusti]] and [[Pehlwani]] in India. Dangal is scheduled to release on 23 December 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ayushmann-khurranas-brother-to-make-debut-in-aamir-khans-dangal/|title=Ayushmann Khurrana's brother to make debut in Aamir Khan's 'Dangal'}}</ref> The music for ''Dangal'' will be composed by [[Pritam]] while lyrics will be written by [[Amitabh Bhattacharya]].


==Cast==
==Cast==
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===Casting===
===Casting===
In April 2015, [[Fatima Sana Shaikh]] and Sanya Malhotra were cast as the daughters of Mahavir Phogat, who hails from the Jat community of Balali village of [[Bhiwani]], [[Haryana]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mumbaimirror.com/entertainment/bollywood/Meet-Aamir-Khans-wrestler-daughters/articleshow/47007245.cms|title=MEET AAMIR KHAN'S WRESTLER DAUGHTERS}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/150423/entertainment-bollywood/article/aamir-khans-daughters-dangal-finally-revealed|title=Aamir Khan's daughters in 'Dangal' finally revealed!}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood-confidential/aamir-khan-has-found-his-onscreen-daughters-for-dangal/|title=Aamir Khan has found his onscreen daughters for 'Dangal'?}}</ref> [[Geeta Phogat]] had also participated in the [[2012 Summer Olympics|London Olympics]] in 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/haryana/community/aamir-picks-phogat-sisters-story-for-his-next/35216.html|title=Aamir picks Phogat sisters' story for his next}}</ref> Babita also won gold in [[2014 Commonwealth Games]] in Glasgow.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report-meet-the-medal-winning-phogat-sisters-2009485|title=Meet the medal winning Phogat sisters}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/wrestling-coach-mahavir-phogat-overlooked-for-dronacharya-award/15523177|title=Wrestling coach Mahavir Phogat overlooked for Dronacharya Award}}</ref> In June 2015, child actors Zarina Wasim (from Kashmir) and Suhani Bhatnagar (from Delhi) were roped in for ''Dangal''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/14967030/Kids-Zarina-Wasim-and-Suhani-Bhatnagar-roped-in-for-Aamir-Khan-starrer-Dangal|title=Kids Zarina Wasim and Suhani Bhatnagar roped in for Aamir Khan starrer Dangal}}</ref> [[Ayushmann Khurrana]]'s brother Aparshakti Khurrana has also been cast in the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/15017705/Ayushmann-Khurranas-brother-to-make-debut-in-Dangal|title=Ayushmann Khurrana's brother to make debut in Dangal}}</ref> [[Mukesh Chhabra]] is the casting director of ''Dangal''. [[Vikram Singh (actor)|Vikram Singh]] has been recruited to play the role of the villain in ''Dangal''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/makers-of-aamir-khans-dangal-found-their-villain/16358179|title=Makers of Aamir Khan's 'Dangal' found their villain?}}</ref><ref>http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/makers-of-aamir-khans-dangal-found-their-villain-780107</ref> Aamir has lost some weight and learnt [[Haryanvi]] lessons and dialect training for the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Aamir-Khan-to-lose-weight-for-Dangal/articleshow/47947726.cms|title=Aamir Khan to lose weight for 'Dangal'}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Four-new-girls-in-Aamir-Khans-life/articleshow/47699900.cms|title=Four new girls in Aamir Khan's life}}</ref> However, [[Aamir Khan]] has reportedly gained 30&nbsp;kg weight for the new role and now weighs 98&nbsp;kg. He is playing two distinct roles in the film: one is the 60-year-old wrestler Mahavir Phogat, and the other is a 20-year-old who is depicting the role of the young life of the same wrestler. Aamir Khan's nephew Pablo (son of [[Mansoor Khan]]) is working as ''Dangal'''s assistant director.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/150722/entertainment-bollywood/article/aamir-khan%E2%80%99s-nephew-pablo-roped-ad-dangal|title=Aamir Khan's nephew Pablo roped in as AD for 'Dangal'}}</ref><ref>http://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/aamir-khan-to-launch-his-nephew-pablo-with-dangal-22827.html</ref> [[Mallika Sherawat]] had auditioned for a role in Dangal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/mallika-sherawat-auditioned-for-dangal-aamir-khan/article1-1349540.aspx|title=Mallika Sherawat auditioned for Dangal: Aamir Khan}}</ref> As per the news in August 2015, [[Rajkumar Rao]], who has previously worked with [[Aamir Khan]] in ''[[Talaash (2012 film)|Talaash]]'', was approached for an important role in ''Dangal''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://daily.bhaskar.com/news/ENT-GOS-aamir-khan-wants-rajkummar-rao-in-dangal-5072888-PHO.html?seq=1|title='Gossip: Aamir Khan wants Rajkummar Rao in Dangal'}}</ref> Finally, after auditioning 70 actresses for role, [[Sakshi Tanwar]] was brought onto the film as Daya Kaur (the wife of Mahavir Singh Phogat).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/9027|title=Check out: Aamir Khan and Sakshi Tanwar pose with Phogat girls}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/aamir-khans-wife-in-dangal-has-finally-been-cast-its-not-mallika-sherawat-1206639|title=Aamir Khan's Wife in Dangal Has Finally Been Cast. It's Not Mallika Sherawat}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/sakshi-tanwar-to-play-aamir-khan-s-wife-in-dangal/article1-1379399.aspx|title='Sakshi Tanwar to play Aamir Khan's wife in Dangal?'}}</ref> Ananya was chosen to play Sarita, youngest daughter of Mahavir Phogat.<ref>http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/little-star-from-amritsar-floors-aamir-khan-s-dangal/story-TH8rYNEso4UPFZMSBOBJtM.html</ref><ref>http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/amritsar/child-actor-from-city-to-play-aamir-s-daughter-in-dangal/151407.html</ref> In October 2015, [[Vivan Bhatena]] was selected to play negative role in the film.<ref>http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/vivan-bhatena-playing-negative-role-in-aamir-khans-dangal/</ref>
In April 2015, [[Fatima Sana Shaikh]] and Sanya Malhotra were cast as the daughters of Mahavir Phogat, who hails from the Jat community of Balali village of [[Bhiwani]], [[Haryana]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mumbaimirror.com/entertainment/bollywood/Meet-Aamir-Khans-wrestler-daughters/articleshow/47007245.cms|title=MEET AAMIR KHAN'S WRESTLER DAUGHTERS}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/150423/entertainment-bollywood/article/aamir-khans-daughters-dangal-finally-revealed|title=Aamir Khan's daughters in 'Dangal' finally revealed!}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood-confidential/aamir-khan-has-found-his-onscreen-daughters-for-dangal/|title=Aamir Khan has found his onscreen daughters for 'Dangal'?}}</ref> [[Geeta Phogat]] had also participated in the [[2012 Summer Olympics|London Olympics]] in 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/haryana/community/aamir-picks-phogat-sisters-story-for-his-next/35216.html|title=Aamir picks Phogat sisters' story for his next}}</ref> Babita also won gold in [[2014 Commonwealth Games]] in Glasgow.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report-meet-the-medal-winning-phogat-sisters-2009485|title=Meet the medal winning Phogat sisters}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/wrestling-coach-mahavir-phogat-overlooked-for-dronacharya-award/15523177|title=Wrestling coach Mahavir Phogat overlooked for Dronacharya Award}}</ref> In June 2015, child actors Zarina Wasim (from Kashmir) and Suhani Bhatnagar (from Delhi) were roped in for ''Dangal''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/14967030/Kids-Zarina-Wasim-and-Suhani-Bhatnagar-roped-in-for-Aamir-Khan-starrer-Dangal|title=Kids Zarina Wasim and Suhani Bhatnagar roped in for Aamir Khan starrer Dangal}}</ref> [[Ayushmann Khurrana]]'s brother Aparshakti Khurrana has also been cast in the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/15017705/Ayushmann-Khurranas-brother-to-make-debut-in-Dangal|title=Ayushmann Khurrana's brother to make debut in Dangal}}</ref> [[Mukesh Chhabra]] is the casting director of ''Dangal''. [[Vikram Singh (actor)|Vikram Singh]] has been recruited to play the role of the villain in ''Dangal''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/makers-of-aamir-khans-dangal-found-their-villain/16358179|title=Makers of Aamir Khan's 'Dangal' found their villain?}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/makers-of-aamir-khans-dangal-found-their-villain-780107|title=Makers of Aamir Khans Dangal Found Their Villain? - NDTV Movies|work=NDTVMovies.com|accessdate=7 November 2015}}</ref> Aamir has lost some weight and learnt [[Haryanvi]] lessons and dialect training for the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Aamir-Khan-to-lose-weight-for-Dangal/articleshow/47947726.cms|title=Aamir Khan to lose weight for 'Dangal'}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Four-new-girls-in-Aamir-Khans-life/articleshow/47699900.cms|title=Four new girls in Aamir Khan's life}}</ref> However, [[Aamir Khan]] has reportedly gained 30&nbsp;kg weight for the new role and now weighs 98&nbsp;kg. He is playing two distinct roles in the film: one is the 60-year-old wrestler Mahavir Phogat, and the other is a 20-year-old who is depicting the role of the young life of the same wrestler. Aamir Khan's nephew Pablo (son of [[Mansoor Khan]]) is working as ''Dangal'''s assistant director.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/150722/entertainment-bollywood/article/aamir-khan%E2%80%99s-nephew-pablo-roped-ad-dangal|title=Aamir Khan's nephew Pablo roped in as AD for 'Dangal'}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/aamir-khan-to-launch-his-nephew-pablo-with-dangal-22827.html|title=Aamir Khan to launch his nephew Pablo with ‘Dangal’|work=India TV News|accessdate=7 November 2015}}</ref> [[Mallika Sherawat]] had auditioned for a role in Dangal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/mallika-sherawat-auditioned-for-dangal-aamir-khan/article1-1349540.aspx|title=Mallika Sherawat auditioned for Dangal: Aamir Khan}}</ref> As per the news in August 2015, [[Rajkumar Rao]], who has previously worked with [[Aamir Khan]] in ''[[Talaash (2012 film)|Talaash]]'', was approached for an important role in ''Dangal''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://daily.bhaskar.com/news/ENT-GOS-aamir-khan-wants-rajkummar-rao-in-dangal-5072888-PHO.html?seq=1|title='Gossip: Aamir Khan wants Rajkummar Rao in Dangal'}}</ref> Finally, after auditioning 70 actresses for role, [[Sakshi Tanwar]] was brought onto the film as Daya Kaur (the wife of Mahavir Singh Phogat).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/9027|title=Check out: Aamir Khan and Sakshi Tanwar pose with Phogat girls}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/aamir-khans-wife-in-dangal-has-finally-been-cast-its-not-mallika-sherawat-1206639|title=Aamir Khan's Wife in Dangal Has Finally Been Cast. It's Not Mallika Sherawat}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/sakshi-tanwar-to-play-aamir-khan-s-wife-in-dangal/article1-1379399.aspx|title='Sakshi Tanwar to play Aamir Khan's wife in Dangal?'}}</ref> Ananya was chosen to play Sarita, youngest daughter of Mahavir Phogat.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/little-star-from-amritsar-floors-aamir-khan-s-dangal/story-TH8rYNEso4UPFZMSBOBJtM.html|title=Little star from Amritsar floors Aamir Khan’s ‘Dangal’|work=http://www.hindustantimes.com/|accessdate=7 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/amritsar/child-actor-from-city-to-play-aamir-s-daughter-in-dangal/151407.html|title=Child actor from city to play Aamir’s daughter in ‘Dangal’|author=Tribune News Service|work=http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/amritsar/child-actor-from-city-to-play-aamir-s-daughter-in-dangal/151407.html|accessdate=7 November 2015}}</ref> In October 2015, [[Vivan Bhatena]] was selected to play negative role in the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/vivan-bhatena-playing-negative-role-in-aamir-khans-dangal/|title=Vivan Bhatena playing negative role in Aamir Khan’s ‘Dangal’|date=31 October 2015|work=The Indian Express|accessdate=7 November 2015}}</ref>


===Filming===
===Filming===
The shooting schedule of Dangal commenced on 1 September 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Aamir-Khan-to-start-shooting-for-Dangal-on-September-1/articleshow/48554501.cms|title=Aamir Khan to start shooting for 'Dangal' on September 1}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/aamir-khans-dangal-update-two-more-actresses-roped-in-to-play-the-younger-daughters/|title=Aamir Khan's 'Dangal' update: Two more actresses finalised to play the younger daughters}}</ref> Villages of [[Ludhiana]] have been given a Haryanvi transformation.<ref>http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ludhiana-gets-ready-for-aamir-khans-dangal/</ref><ref>http://www.hindustantimes.com/chandigarh/stage-is-set-villages-near-ludhiana-converted-aamir-khan-s-dangal/article1-1385798.aspx</ref> The shooting took place in the villages of Gujjarwal, [[Narangwal]], [[Kila Raipur]], [[Dangon|Dango]] and Leel in Punjab and Haryana.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/9191|title=Aamir Khan shoots Dangal in one of oldest schools of Punjab}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=‘Dangal’ shuru: Aamir Khan shares first look poster of the movie - See more at: http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/aaj-se-dangal-shuru-aamir-khan-shares-the-first-look-from-the-movie/#sthash.nBfYDTYs.dpuf|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/aaj-se-dangal-shuru-aamir-khan-shares-the-first-look-from-the-movie/|website=http://indianexpress.com|publisher=The Indian Express [P] Ltd.|accessdate=20 October 2015}}</ref> Interestingly, the village of Dango, which is in the Pakhowal Tehsil in Ludhiana, is veteran actor [[Dharmendra|Dharmendra’s]] ancestral village.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dango, Dharam’s real village|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2002/20020110/punjab1.htm|website=http://www.tribuneindia.com|accessdate=20 October 2015}}</ref> From September 2015 to December 2015, [[Aamir Khan]] will be gaining 9% fat, weighing around 98&nbsp;kg for ''Dangal'', and from January 2016 to April 2016, he will gain the shape that he had opted for ''[[Dhoom 3]]'' and will hear the script for next future films, halting shooting of ''Dangal'' for said period.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-i-have-four-months-to-get-to-9-body-fat-aamir-khan-2111095|title='I have four months to get to 9% body fat: Aamir Khan'}}</ref>
The shooting schedule of Dangal commenced on 1 September 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Aamir-Khan-to-start-shooting-for-Dangal-on-September-1/articleshow/48554501.cms|title=Aamir Khan to start shooting for 'Dangal' on September 1}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/aamir-khans-dangal-update-two-more-actresses-roped-in-to-play-the-younger-daughters/|title=Aamir Khan's 'Dangal' update: Two more actresses finalised to play the younger daughters}}</ref> Villages of [[Ludhiana]] have been given a Haryanvi transformation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ludhiana-gets-ready-for-aamir-khans-dangal/|title=For Aamir Khan’s film ‘Dangal’, Punjab villages turn ‘Haryanvi’|date=1 September 2015|work=The Indian Express|accessdate=7 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/chandigarh/stage-is-set-villages-near-ludhiana-converted-aamir-khan-s-dangal/article1-1385798.aspx|title=Stage is set: Villages near Ludhiana converted for Aamir Khan’s Dangal|work=http://www.hindustantimes.com/|accessdate=7 November 2015}}</ref> The shooting took place in the villages of Gujjarwal, [[Narangwal]], [[Kila Raipur]], [[Dangon|Dango]] and Leel in Punjab and Haryana.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/9191|title=Aamir Khan shoots Dangal in one of oldest schools of Punjab}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=‘Dangal’ shuru: Aamir Khan shares first look poster of the movie - See more at: http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/aaj-se-dangal-shuru-aamir-khan-shares-the-first-look-from-the-movie/#sthash.nBfYDTYs.dpuf|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/aaj-se-dangal-shuru-aamir-khan-shares-the-first-look-from-the-movie/|website=http://indianexpress.com|publisher=The Indian Express [P] Ltd.|accessdate=20 October 2015}}</ref> Interestingly, the village of Dango, which is in the Pakhowal Tehsil in Ludhiana, is veteran actor [[Dharmendra|Dharmendra’s]] ancestral village.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dango, Dharam’s real village|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2002/20020110/punjab1.htm|website=http://www.tribuneindia.com|accessdate=20 October 2015}}</ref> From September 2015 to December 2015, [[Aamir Khan]] will be gaining 9% fat, weighing around 98&nbsp;kg for ''Dangal'', and from January 2016 to April 2016, he will gain the shape that he had opted for ''[[Dhoom 3]]'' and will hear the script for next future films, halting shooting of ''Dangal'' for said period.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-i-have-four-months-to-get-to-9-body-fat-aamir-khan-2111095|title='I have four months to get to 9% body fat: Aamir Khan'}}</ref>
The first scene taken on 21 September 2015 in ludhiana with the presences of Mahavir Singh Phogat and his both daughters [[Geeta Phogat]], [[Babita Kumari]].<ref>http://m.koimoi.com/bollywood-popular/on-the-sets-of-aamir-khans-dangal-wrestler-mahavir-phogat-gives-mahurat-clap</ref> The first schedule of shooting was also done in schools and in Dango village which is located in Pakhowal Tehsil in Ludhiana.<ref>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/Aamir-Khans-Dangal-The-making/photostory/49547533.cms</ref>
The first scene taken on 21 September 2015 in ludhiana with the presences of Mahavir Singh Phogat and his both daughters [[Geeta Phogat]], [[Babita Kumari]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-popular/on-the-sets-of-aamir-khans-dangal-wrestler-mahavir-phogat-gives-mahurat-clap|title=KoiMoi - On The Sets Of Aamir Khan’s Dangal : Wrestler Mahavir Phogat Gives Mahurat Clap|publisher=|accessdate=7 November 2015}}</ref> The first schedule of shooting was also done in schools and in Dango village which is located in Pakhowal Tehsil in Ludhiana.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/Aamir-Khans-Dangal-The-making/photostory/49547533.cms|title=Aamir Khan's 'Dangal': The making|work=The Times of India|accessdate=7 November 2015}}</ref>


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Dangal
File:Dangal first look.jpg
Directed byNitesh Tiwari
Written byNitesh Tiwari
Produced byAamir Khan
Kiran Rao
Siddharth Roy Kapur
StarringAamir Khan
Sakshi Tanwar
Fatima Sana Shaikh
Rajkummar Rao
CinematographySetu
Edited byBallu Saluja
Music byPritam
Production
companies
Distributed byWalt Disney Studios
Motion Pictures
Release date
  • 24 December 2016 (2016-12-24)
CountryIndia
LanguagesHindi
Haryanvi

Dangal (English: wrestling competition) is an upcoming Indian biographical sports drama film directed by Nitesh Tiwari. The film is produced by Disney Studio India. The film stars Aamir Khan portraying the role of Mahavir Singh Phogat,[1][2] who taught wrestling to his daughters Babita Kumari and Geeta Phogat.[3]Geeta Phogat was India's first female wrestler to win at the 2010 Commonwealth Games, where she won the gold medal (52 kg) while her sister Babita Kumari won the silver (55 kg). Dangal is the native name of a wrestling site in Hindi which is popular in India. It has also regional names like Kusti and Pehlwani in India. Dangal is scheduled to release on 23 December 2016.[4] The music for Dangal will be composed by Pritam while lyrics will be written by Amitabh Bhattacharya.

Cast

Production

Casting

In April 2015, Fatima Sana Shaikh and Sanya Malhotra were cast as the daughters of Mahavir Phogat, who hails from the Jat community of Balali village of Bhiwani, Haryana.[5][6][7] Geeta Phogat had also participated in the London Olympics in 2012.[8] Babita also won gold in 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.[9][10] In June 2015, child actors Zarina Wasim (from Kashmir) and Suhani Bhatnagar (from Delhi) were roped in for Dangal.[11] Ayushmann Khurrana's brother Aparshakti Khurrana has also been cast in the film.[12] Mukesh Chhabra is the casting director of Dangal. Vikram Singh has been recruited to play the role of the villain in Dangal.[13][14] Aamir has lost some weight and learnt Haryanvi lessons and dialect training for the film.[15][16] However, Aamir Khan has reportedly gained 30 kg weight for the new role and now weighs 98 kg. He is playing two distinct roles in the film: one is the 60-year-old wrestler Mahavir Phogat, and the other is a 20-year-old who is depicting the role of the young life of the same wrestler. Aamir Khan's nephew Pablo (son of Mansoor Khan) is working as Dangal's assistant director.[17][18] Mallika Sherawat had auditioned for a role in Dangal.[19] As per the news in August 2015, Rajkumar Rao, who has previously worked with Aamir Khan in Talaash, was approached for an important role in Dangal.[20] Finally, after auditioning 70 actresses for role, Sakshi Tanwar was brought onto the film as Daya Kaur (the wife of Mahavir Singh Phogat).[21][22][23] Ananya was chosen to play Sarita, youngest daughter of Mahavir Phogat.[24][25] In October 2015, Vivan Bhatena was selected to play negative role in the film.[26]

Filming

The shooting schedule of Dangal commenced on 1 September 2015.[27][28] Villages of Ludhiana have been given a Haryanvi transformation.[29][30] The shooting took place in the villages of Gujjarwal, Narangwal, Kila Raipur, Dango and Leel in Punjab and Haryana.[31][32] Interestingly, the village of Dango, which is in the Pakhowal Tehsil in Ludhiana, is veteran actor Dharmendra’s ancestral village.[33] From September 2015 to December 2015, Aamir Khan will be gaining 9% fat, weighing around 98 kg for Dangal, and from January 2016 to April 2016, he will gain the shape that he had opted for Dhoom 3 and will hear the script for next future films, halting shooting of Dangal for said period.[34] The first scene taken on 21 September 2015 in ludhiana with the presences of Mahavir Singh Phogat and his both daughters Geeta Phogat, Babita Kumari.[35] The first schedule of shooting was also done in schools and in Dango village which is located in Pakhowal Tehsil in Ludhiana.[36]

See also

References

  1. ^ "This is how Aamir is preparing for his role in Dangal".
  2. ^ "Aamir's Dangal vs Salman's Sultan: Bollywood's Curious Case of Same Pinch".
  3. ^ "Aamir Khan to play Mahavir Phogat in Dangal, meets his wrestler daughters Geeta and Babita".
  4. ^ "Ayushmann Khurrana's brother to make debut in Aamir Khan's 'Dangal'".
  5. ^ "MEET AAMIR KHAN'S WRESTLER DAUGHTERS".
  6. ^ "Aamir Khan's daughters in 'Dangal' finally revealed!".
  7. ^ "Aamir Khan has found his onscreen daughters for 'Dangal'?".
  8. ^ "Aamir picks Phogat sisters' story for his next".
  9. ^ "Meet the medal winning Phogat sisters".
  10. ^ "Wrestling coach Mahavir Phogat overlooked for Dronacharya Award".
  11. ^ "Kids Zarina Wasim and Suhani Bhatnagar roped in for Aamir Khan starrer Dangal".
  12. ^ "Ayushmann Khurrana's brother to make debut in Dangal".
  13. ^ "Makers of Aamir Khan's 'Dangal' found their villain?".
  14. ^ "Makers of Aamir Khans Dangal Found Their Villain? - NDTV Movies". NDTVMovies.com. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
  15. ^ "Aamir Khan to lose weight for 'Dangal'".
  16. ^ "Four new girls in Aamir Khan's life".
  17. ^ "Aamir Khan's nephew Pablo roped in as AD for 'Dangal'".
  18. ^ "Aamir Khan to launch his nephew Pablo with 'Dangal'". India TV News. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
  19. ^ "Mallika Sherawat auditioned for Dangal: Aamir Khan".
  20. ^ "'Gossip: Aamir Khan wants Rajkummar Rao in Dangal'".
  21. ^ "Check out: Aamir Khan and Sakshi Tanwar pose with Phogat girls".
  22. ^ "Aamir Khan's Wife in Dangal Has Finally Been Cast. It's Not Mallika Sherawat".
  23. ^ "'Sakshi Tanwar to play Aamir Khan's wife in Dangal?'".
  24. ^ "Little star from Amritsar floors Aamir Khan's 'Dangal'". http://www.hindustantimes.com/. Retrieved 7 November 2015. {{cite web}}: External link in |work= (help)
  25. ^ Tribune News Service. "Child actor from city to play Aamir's daughter in 'Dangal'". http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/amritsar/child-actor-from-city-to-play-aamir-s-daughter-in-dangal/151407.html. Retrieved 7 November 2015. {{cite web}}: External link in |work= (help)
  26. ^ "Vivan Bhatena playing negative role in Aamir Khan's 'Dangal'". The Indian Express. 31 October 2015. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
  27. ^ "Aamir Khan to start shooting for 'Dangal' on September 1".
  28. ^ "Aamir Khan's 'Dangal' update: Two more actresses finalised to play the younger daughters".
  29. ^ "For Aamir Khan's film 'Dangal', Punjab villages turn 'Haryanvi'". The Indian Express. 1 September 2015. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
  30. ^ "Stage is set: Villages near Ludhiana converted for Aamir Khan's Dangal". http://www.hindustantimes.com/. Retrieved 7 November 2015. {{cite web}}: External link in |work= (help)
  31. ^ "Aamir Khan shoots Dangal in one of oldest schools of Punjab".
  32. ^ "'Dangal' shuru: Aamir Khan shares first look poster of the movie - See more at: http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/aaj-se-dangal-shuru-aamir-khan-shares-the-first-look-from-the-movie/#sthash.nBfYDTYs.dpuf". http://indianexpress.com. The Indian Express [P] Ltd. Retrieved 20 October 2015. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= and |website= (help)
  33. ^ "Dango, Dharam's real village". http://www.tribuneindia.com. Retrieved 20 October 2015. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  34. ^ "'I have four months to get to 9% body fat: Aamir Khan'".
  35. ^ "KoiMoi - On The Sets Of Aamir Khan's Dangal : Wrestler Mahavir Phogat Gives Mahurat Clap". Retrieved 7 November 2015.
  36. ^ "Aamir Khan's 'Dangal': The making". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
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