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Dangal (2016)

PG 12/21/2016 Drama, Family, Comedy 2h 41m
79%
User
Score
8.3/10
89%

Overview

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.

Nitesh Tiwari

Director

Nikhil Mehrotra

Story

Top Billed Cast

Aamir Khan

Aamir Khan

Mahavir Singh Phogat

Fatima Sana Shaikh

Fatima Sana Shaikh

Geeta Phogat

Sanya Malhotra

Sanya Malhotra

Babita Kumari

Zaira Wasim

Zaira Wasim

Young Geeta

Suhani Bhatnagar

Suhani Bhatnagar

Young Babita

Aparshakti Khurana

Aparshakti Khurana

Omkar

Girish Kulkarni

Girish Kulkarni

Coach Pramod Kadam

Sakshi Tanwar

Sakshi Tanwar

Daya Kaur

Vivan Bhatena

Vivan Bhatena

Harkinder

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Media

Dangal | Official Trailer | Aamir Khan | In Cinemas Dec 23, 2016

Dangal | Official Trailer | Aamir Khan | In Cinemas Dec 23, 2016

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Reviews

A review by Svumpukkel85

Written on November 14, 2017

An inspiring feel-good true story about fighting for a dream that only you can see.
Most importantly this movie dares to put up a fight fighting against old Indian traditions and female prejudice.

Two daughters overcome heavy obstacles to become world famous Indian wrestlers, with the support and motivation of their father and trainer.

It is a very colorful, well-made lighthearted entertainment. The acting is fine, and the characters are relatable.

A drawback is that it is way too long for a one-night-movie, and should have been made into a mini-series.

Overlooking the abuse-aspect:
I think it is important to say that personally, I don't agree with most of the methods the father used to train, strengthen and harden his daughters, as a lot of actually was serious child abuse...

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A review by r96sk

Written on November 19, 2020

Too long, too predictable and too slow.

After the 161 minutes were over, I didn't hold anything majorly negative about <em>'Dangal'</em> as it does improve as it goes on. However, the first chunk of this film is yawnful, with the story falling to initially inspire - just a guide on how to be a bad parent, in anything. The ending is also pretty cartoonish, with the broom cupboard stuff.

The cast performances are, in fairness, very good. Aamir Khan does great as Mahavir, while Fatima Sana Shaikh (and Zaira Wasim) are impressive as Geeta. Sanya Malhotra (and Suhani Bhatnagar) deserve praise also.

With that noted, It isn't really anything all that fresh for Bollywood sport biopics either. It follows similar beats to 2014's <em>'Mary Kom'</em> and 2015's <em>'Brothers'</em>... even 201...

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