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Dangal 2016

Status
Released
Runtime
161 minutes
Director
Nitesh Tiwari
Networks
Aamir Khan Productions, UTV Motion Pictures, Disney World Cinema
Where to Stream
Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
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★ TMDB users: 7.9/10 from 1,177 votes PG DramaFamilyComedy Released
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What is Dangal?

Dangal is a 2016 Indian Hindi‑language biographical sports drama film. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the picture was produced by Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao and Siddharth Roy Kapur for Aamir Khan Productions in partnership with The Walt Disney Company India.

Type
Film
Year
2016
Status
Released
Runtime
161 minutes
Release date
Dec 21, 2016
Original language
HI
Origin
India
Studios
Aamir Khan Productions, UTV Motion Pictures, Disney World Cinema
Budget
$10,400,000
Revenue
$311,000,000
Genres
Drama, Family, Comedy
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★ TMDB users: 7.9/10 from 1,177 votes
Episode runtime
~161 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Aamir Khan Productions, UTV Motion Pictures, Disney World Cinema
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Dangal is a 2016 Indian Hindi‑language biographical sports drama film. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the picture was produced by Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao and Siddharth Roy Kapur for Aamir Khan Productions in partnership with The Walt Disney Company India. The cast includes Aamir Khan as Mahavir Singh Phogat, alongside Sakshi Tanwar, Fatima Sana Shaikh and Sanya Malhotra. The story is an

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“A determined father trains his daughters to become world-class wrestlers in this true story.”

Reasons to watch
  • based on a true story
  • focuses on family dedication
Keep in mind
  • long runtime
  • intense training sequences

Watch it if you enjoy biographical sports dramas about family perseverance.

The film contains depictions of athletic training and competitive sports.

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Is Dangal based on a true story?

Yes, the film is based on the life of Mahavir Singh and his daughters, Geeta and Babita Phogat.

What is the main theme of the film?

The film focuses on the inspirational journey of a father training his daughters to become world-class wrestlers.

Who are the primary characters?

The primary characters are Mahavir Singh and his two daughters, Geeta and Babita Phogat.

What sport is featured in the film?

The film centers on the sport of wrestling.

Does the film follow a specific family?

Yes, the story follows the life of Mahavir Singh and his two daughters.

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