In the gold medal final, Mahavir is locked in a storeroom by the coach. Geeta, unable to see her father, recalls his words: "Remember, if you win a silver medal, people will forget you. But if you win gold, you will become an example. And examples are not forgotten." In the final seconds, she executes a 5-point "Phogat move" (a reverse cradle hold) to win gold. Hearing the national anthem, Mahavir breaks free and rushes to the stadium. He tells his daughter: "I am proud of you."
December 21, 2016 (India) Runtime: 161 minutes Budget: ₹70 crore (approx. $10 million USD) Box Office: ₹2,024 crore (approx. $310 million USD) – became one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time. Plot Summary In the village of Balali, Haryana, Mahavir Singh Phogat (Aamir Khan) is a former national champion wrestler forced to give up his dreams of a gold medal for India due to financial constraints. He vows that his unborn son will fulfill his dream. dangal hindi movie
Defying societal norms that consider wrestling a male sport, Mahavir forces Geeta and Babita into rigorous daily training. The girls suffer physical exhaustion, public ridicule, and a ban from the local wrestling akhara (arena). Mahavir builds a makeshift clay pit in his fields. In the gold medal final, Mahavir is locked
However, Mahavir and his wife Daya (Sakshi Tanwar) have four daughters: Geeta, Babita, Ritika, and Sangita. Disheartened, Mahavir hides his wrestling medals. One day, his daughters return home with bruises after beating up two boys who insulted them. Instead of scolding them, Mahavir realizes their inherent strength and wrestling potential. And examples are not forgotten
In a crucial phone call, a tearful Geeta reconciles with her father. Mahavir travels to Patiala and secretly coaches her for the 2010 Commonwealth Games. The coach tries to have Mahavir banned, but Geeta follows her father’s advice during matches.