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Mahavir Singh Phogat is an Indian amateur wrestler, senior Olympics coach and politician. He is the trainer and father of the Phogat sisters. The Hindi biographical film Dangal is loosely based on his life. Iconic Phogat was awarded the Dronacharya Award by the Government of India in 2016.
Dec 27, 2016 · D irector Nitesh Tiwari’s latest movie, Dangal, tells the remarkable story of an ageing wrestler, Mahavir Singh Phogat, who fought against all odds to mould his daughters into wrestling champions.
Oct 20, 2022 · Mahavir Singh Phogat: Of Dangal fame, the legendary wrestling coach who dared to dream. Father and coach to Geeta and Babita as well as niece Vinesh, Mahavir Phogat is a pioneer for women’s wrestling in India.
Oct 25, 2016 · Mahavir Singh Phogat is the central character of the movie ‘Dangal’. He is the father of four Phogat sisters and will be portrayed by Aamir Khan in the movie.
Dec 11, 2016 · Mahavir Singh Phogat ignored criticism and a social boycott to train his daughters into champions, reveals a history of wrestling in India.
Jun 29, 2024 · Mahavir Singh Phogat's journey from a small village in Haryana to the international wrestling stage is a powerful narrative of defying odds and championing women's empowerment.
Mahavir Singh Phogat is an Indian amateur wrestler, senior Olympics coach and politician. [1] [2] He is the trainer and father of the Phogat sisters. [3] . The Hindi biographical film Dangal is loosely based on his life. Contents. Personal life. Popular culture. Biographical film. Book. References.
She was introduced to wrestling by her uncle Mahavir Singh Phogat, who is the father of prominent wrestlers Geeta Phogat and Babita Phogat. Vinesh qualified for the Paris Olympics after a ...
Oct 25, 2021 · The story of the Phogat sisters - Geeta and Babita - was immortalised in the Bollywood movie Dangal, where superstar Aamir Khan played the role of their father Mahavir Singh Phogat. While the siblings gained widespread popularity after the 2016 movie, their feats in the wrestling world had made people sit and take notice much earlier.
3 days ago · Vinesh started wrestling at a very young age and was introduced to the sport by her uncle Mahavir Singh Phogat, the father of Geeta Phogat and Babita Phogat. Following the footsteps of her cousin, Vinesh too gained prominence quickly in the sport and went on to become one of the finest female wrestlers in the country.
