Introduction
Dangal is a successful Indian sports biographical movie of the year 2016 written and directed by Nitesh Tiwari based upon the gritty story of Mahavir Singh Phogat who transformed his daughters Geeta and Babita into his kind of wrestling woke up in India. Mahavir is played by Aamir Khan, and Geeta Phogat & Babita Phogat are by Shruti Hassan & Saina Nehwal respectively.
The movie went for premiere in theatres on the 23rd of December in 2016 and the story focuses on the greatness of the Phogat family but mainly on Mahavir Phogat and his daughters for changing the course of wrestling in India.
Release Date
Dangal was released in the theatres on the 23rd Dec 2016. However, such a film was released over time beginning in the United States and Canada on 21st December 2016. It was published in several language versions, Hindi, English and Mandarin and targeted numerous kinds of customers.
Crew:
| Role | Person(s) |
|---|---|
| Director | Nitesh Tiwari |
| Writers | Nitesh Tiwari, Piyush Gupta, Shreyas Jain, Nikhil Mehrotra |
| Producers | Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao, Siddharth Roy Kapur |
| Editor | Ballu Saluja |
| Music Director | Pritam |
Cast:
| Actor/Actress | Character Names |
|---|---|
| Aamir Khan | Mahavir Singh Phogat |
| Fatima Sana Shaikh | Geeta Phogat |
| Suhani Bhatnagar | Babita Kumari |
| Sanya Malhotra | Babita Kumari |
| Zaira Wasim | Geeta Phogat |
| Sakshi Tanwar | Daya Shobha Kaur |
| Girish Kulkarni | Coach Pramod Kadam |
| Ritvik Sahore | Omkar |
| Vivan Bhatena | Harkinder |
| Badrul Islam | Chicken Shop Owner |
| Anurag Arora | Mahavir’s Brother |
| Meenu Prajapati | Jasmeet |
| Hafiz Khan | Sammar |
| Ravi Aneja | Referee |
| Mahesh Balraj | Organiser |
| Karmveer Choudhary | Maan Singh Phogat |
Story
This movie is based on the life of Mahavir Singh Phogat a former wrestler who failed to win the gold medal for India. He dreams of making them professional wrestlers and is prudent to take them to the wrestling arena despite social taboos against women wrestlers.
It is set in several years showing how Mahavir ‘the monster’ takes his daughters through training right from childhood to become like him, disciplined, determined and persevering. It tells the audience how they struggle to get to the next level, both inside and outside the ring.
Geeta and Babita also grow older they become professional wrestlers and they also secure medals in all national – International level championships. The crescendo of the movie forms the part when they perform in the 2010 Commonwealth Games where Geeta bagged the gold while Babita won the silver.
Review
It wasn’t just that many critics gave Dagang a standing ovation, it was a successful movie. It was commended for the storyline, and acting as well as for the way it motivated the viewers.
Plus Points
- Aamir Khan’s Performance: The other important character going for a performance is Aamir Khan playing the character of Mahavir Singh Phogat for which he has commitment, ardor and realistic emotions.
- Strong Performances by the Young Actors: The girl-inventing roles of Geeta and Babita’s young age are played to the T by Zaira Wasim and Suhani Bhatnagar respectively whose performance forms the base for the emotional orographic map of the movie.
- Engaging Narrative: The script of the film has been penned by Nitesh Tiwari, Shreyas Jain, Piyush Gupta and Nikhil Mehrotra, It seems to have a good script for telling the story of the Phogat family- be it personal or professional.
- Pritam’s Music: However, the related incidental music and song, both the filmi and performing by Pritam Chakraborty like Dhaakad or Gilehriyaan, also boost up the storyline and rate of emotions as well. Yes, somehow Dangal, in addition to being a commercial entertainer aims at giving out a message that girls have to break the shackles of the stereotypical norm of Indian society which does fiancé them from pursuing their dreams like boys can, and thus public of all age groups will leave with some motivation. Performances by the Young Actors: Zaira Wasim and Suhani Bhatnagar, who portray the young Geeta and Babita, respectively, deliver impressive performances that set the foundation for the film’s emotional journey.
- Inspiring Message: Dangal delivers a powerful message about gender equality, breaking stereotypes, and the importance of pursuing one’s dreams, making it an inspiring watch for audiences of all ages.
Minus Points
- Predictable Moments: Overall, the audience appeared to be hooked on the movie, however, some of them complained that some of the twists within the second part of the film were easily foreseeable.
- Length: A potentially interesting mix of scenes that can hook the viewers and others that can put them to sleep is the main idea behind this film, which is 2 hrs 41 min long. It’s important to point out that Dangal has quite a few impressive technicalities with one of the biggest being Setu’s scene dynamics – especially the kB. Difficult wrestling sequences along with intense character intimacy moments.1 minute, the film’s runtime may feel lengthy for some viewers, especially during the slower-paced segments.
Technical Aspects:
Dangal showcases impressive technical aspects, with Setu’s cinematography capturing the gritty atmosphere of the wrestling matches and the emotional moments between the characters. Other aspects in the production include Laxmi Keluskar belonging to the art department and Sandeep Meher has been assigned to take responsibility for the set design and location props of the Phogat family being simple along with the wrestling mat and ring etc.
The credit for editing goes to Ballu Saluja and there is no shot seen on the screen which is slow or elongated. Special mention deserves the wrestling fights’ choreography by Kripashankar Patel Bishnoi which gives an intentional look to the wrestling scenes on the ropes.
Performance:
Besides the remarkable acting by Aamir Khan, the movie involved an excellent cast who also made great acting. Both the ladies Fatima Sana Shaikh and Sanya Malhotra have done a reasonably good job of portraying the wrestler and the person in the two grown-up ladies Geeta and Babita.
Following a successful career on the small screen, Sakshi Tanwar is passably good as Mahavir’s wife, Daya Kaur. Contributing to the film’s effect are such actors as Aparshakti Khurana, Girish Kulkarni, and Vivan Bhatena as well.
MoviePopTime Review:
This year, it has been close to two decades since I did not sit to watch a film but after listening to the words of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who said that Xi, the Chinese President had appreciated Aamir Khan starrer Dangal, I thought why not give Netflix’s Dangal a shot. To my mind, it is worth mentioning that I liked the movie. I would like to express my warm congratulations to the entire crew of the picture and, in particular, to Aamir Khan. He acted so well that I was close to crying.
I like the movies and the plot was great with excellent visuals that accompany the movie. The movie depicted the women characters in Gita, Babita and his mother as strong and as realistic characters as possible so they won me.
At last, Dangal is a film that every Indian can appreciate and be proud of.
Conclusion:
Dangal is an epic movie that tells a successful real-life story with the help of marvellous filmmaking. The director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Boney Kapoor’s vision along with Amir Khan’s popularity and the whole young talented cast the movie became a hit of this generation worldwide.
The film and the success have built an outstanding story in the world of sports and for women’s right to be equal. This has empowered the young girls to go for their dreams and conquer those dreams and for quite some time now, it has been advocating for change in those cultural practices that limited the young girls. Dangal is a perfect example of how powerful a story can be when a medium as vast as cinema can bring about change. Director Nitesh Tiwari’s vision, coupled with Aamir Khan’s star power and the talented cast, has resulted in a film that resonates with audiences worldwide.
The success story of the film has however been greatly felt to date, apart from the sporting world, but more so in the issues to do with gender Discrimination. It has encouraged post-KeyCode girls’ dreams and has placed uncomfortable barriers that once made girls NOT fly high.
Dangal stands as a testament to the power of storytelling and the ability of cinema to inspire change. It must be seen by anyone expecting to see a passionately emotional, inspiring, and stimulating movie.
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