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Here’s everything you should know about the ‘Dangal’ girls!
Much to the excitement of Aamir Khan’s fans, the trailer of his upcoming flick ‘Dangal’ is out! ‘Dangal’ is based on the real life story of Arjuna Award winning wrestler Geeta Phogat from Haryana and her sister Babita Kumari. The duo, popularly known as Phogat sisters made India proud by winning medals at the Commonwealth games. They have been trained by their wrestler father Mahavir Phogat. ‘Dangal’ directed by National Award winning filmmaker, Nitesh Tiwari releases December 23.
In the film, Aamir Khan shares screen space with two fresh faces. The characters of Geeta and Babita have been played by Fatima Sana Shaikh and Sanya Malhotra respectively. Fatima Sana Shaikh made her debut as a child artist in Kamal Hassan and Tabu’s 1997 film ‘Chachi 420’ when she was just 5!
To play Geeta Phogat, she has undergone some serious transformation and sports a bob and a leaner and atheletic look. Babita Kumari Phogat’s character has been played by Sanya Malhotra. Delhi girl Sanaya, who is a Ballet dancer has come to Mumbai to make it big in Bollywood and this is her debut film. And the girls are doing pretty well! Check out the trailer!