He begins a grueling training regime, defying social taboos in their small Haryanvi village. He cuts their hair short and makes them train in pits against boys [3, 4]. The Ascent:

: Aamir Khan underwent a massive physical transformation, gaining 30kg to play the older Mahavir before losing it to portray his younger self. Box Office and Global Impact

At its heart, Dangal tells the story of Mahavir Singh Phogat, a former wrestler who was forced to give up the sport due to financial constraints. Dejected that he could never win a gold medal for India, he vows that his unborn son will fulfill this dream.

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