Besides, there’s a strong emotional connect as DANGAL depicts the delicate relationship shared by a father and his daughters most realistically. The narrative style is simplistic, yet solid and that’s what catches your eye.Įmotions have always been the mainstay of Aamir Khan’s films and DANGAL is no exception. Tiwari deserves brownie points for narrating the story with flourish and the message that the film conveys resonates loud and clear, without getting preachy at any point. Most films take a long time to come to the point, but the middle and final acts of DANGAL are as attention-grabbing and enticing as its first act. Will Geeta and Babita manage to fulfil their father’s dream?Īfter having directed CHILLAR PARTY and BHOOTHNATH RETURNS, Nitesh Tiwari delivers his most accomplished work so far. The girls are reluctant initially and find it tough to cope with the gruelling training sessions, but soon become proficient in the sport.
Mahavir decides to train his young daughters into world class wrestlers. That’s when he realises that his dream of winning a gold medal for the country in wrestling could be achieved by his daughters. One day, Mahavir gets to know that his young daughters have had an altercation with neighbourhood boys and bashed them black and blue. However, Mahavir is blessed with daughters and feels his dream of winning a medal for India lies shattered. The plot: Mahavir Singh Phogat is a wrestler whose sole dream is to win gold for India in the sport of wrestling and since he is unable to do so himself, he decides that he will train his son to become a champion. The highs and lows, the triumphs and failures, the laughter and heartbreak… you smile, you laugh, you weep, you cheer, you feel ecstatic… DANGAL encompasses it all adroitly, with the finale leaving you exhilarated. Most importantly, DANGAL is seeped in Indian ethos. Besides, the writers stay away from the familiar and tried-and-tested tropes to woo Aamir’s legion of fans, which is credible.ĭANGAL is a flawless piece of work - it’s captivating, unpredictable, spellbinding, entertaining and never overstays its welcome. DANGAL stays true to the material, yet its efficient storyteller Nitesh Tiwari along with the team of writers ensures that the film connects with every segment of moviegoers. In addition, films soaked in reality, generally speaking, take the realistic route without bowing to market diktats or over-stretching realities. So there!Ģ016 has witnessed stories based on real-life characters/incidents. SULTAN was a work of fiction, with focus on the love story, while DANGAL is based on the true story of Mahavir Singh Phogat, who trained his daughters Geeta and Babita and made them world class wrestlers. There’s a world of a difference between the two films that eye the same sport: Wrestling. Let’s clarify a pertinent doubt before I proceed ahead… DANGAL is *not* similar to SULTAN. The biz is at an all-time low, with most films sinking faster than Titanic. The last biggie of the year 2016 is also expected to bail out the industry, since 2016 hasn’t been kind to Hindi cinema.
Obviously, DANGAL carries colossal expectations on its shoulders. Aamir Khan - the name is synonymous with dedication, perfection and qualitative cinema… His films have set new benchmarks at the ticket windows: GHAJINI was the first Hindi film to gross Rs 100 cr… 3 IDIOTS created a sensation when it crossed Rs 200 cr mark … PK, the highest grosser to date in the domestic market, was also the first film to cruise past Rs 300 cr…