---
title: "Dangal"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/dangal-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 360814
imdb_id: "tt5074352"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 161
community_rating: 7.9
vote_count: 1177
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Dangal (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/dangal-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A determined father trains his daughters to become world-class wrestlers in this true story."

### Why Watch
- based on a true story
- focuses on family dedication

### Caveats & Content Note
- long runtime
- intense training sequences
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains depictions of athletic training and competitive sports.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: inspirational, biographical, sports, determined

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Google Play Movies, YouTube, Apple TV Store |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Nitesh Tiwari
- **Networks / Studios**: Aamir Khan Productions, UTV Motion Pictures, Disney World Cinema

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Aamir Khan** as *Mahavir Singh Phogat*
- **Fatima Sana Shaikh** as *Geeta Phogat*
- **Sanya Malhotra** as *Babita Kumari*
- **Zaira Wasim** as *Young Geeta*
- **Suhani Bhatnagar** as *Young Babita*
- **Aparshakti Khurana** as *Omkar*
- **Girish Kulkarni** as *Coach Pramod Kadam*
- **Sakshi Tanwar** as *Daya Kaur*
- **Vivan Bhatena** as *Harkinder*
- **Ritwik Sahore** as *Young Omkar*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: 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.

### Q: 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.

### Q: Who are the primary characters?
The primary characters are Mahavir Singh and his two daughters, Geeta and Babita Phogat.

### Q: What sport is featured in the film?
The film centers on the sport of wrestling.

### Q: Does the film follow a specific family?
Yes, the story follows the life of Mahavir Singh and his two daughters.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Dangal — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/360814)
- [Dangal (2016 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dangal_(2016_film))
- [Dangal (2016) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/360814/cast)
- [Dangal – Wikipedia](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dangal)
- [Dangal (2016) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5074352/)
- [Dangal (2016 film) — Wikipedia Republished // WIKI 2](https://wiki2.org/en/Dangal_(2016_film))

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