How Much Did The Phogat Family Earn From Dangal? ( Photo Credit – Facebook )
Dangal is Bollywood’s highest-grossing film of all time. Starring Aamir Khan in the lead, the film is based on the Phagot sisters, who made the country proud in the wrestling world. But how much were they paid for the biographical sports drama made on their life? Scroll below for a detailed analysis of the budget, salaries, box office collection, and more.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the biographical drama was released on December 21, 2016. The film shattered major records at the Indian box office. It brought in a whopping collection of 387.39 crores and was declared a super-duper hit.
Dangal Worldwide Box Office Collections!
The magic was not restricted to India but was spread globally. Dangal made overseas collections of 1435 crores, surging its worldwide earnings to 1970 crores gross. It is to be noted that no other Bollywood film has been...
Dangal is Bollywood’s highest-grossing film of all time. Starring Aamir Khan in the lead, the film is based on the Phagot sisters, who made the country proud in the wrestling world. But how much were they paid for the biographical sports drama made on their life? Scroll below for a detailed analysis of the budget, salaries, box office collection, and more.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the biographical drama was released on December 21, 2016. The film shattered major records at the Indian box office. It brought in a whopping collection of 387.39 crores and was declared a super-duper hit.
Dangal Worldwide Box Office Collections!
The magic was not restricted to India but was spread globally. Dangal made overseas collections of 1435 crores, surging its worldwide earnings to 1970 crores gross. It is to be noted that no other Bollywood film has been...
- 3/29/2024
- by Jishika Madaan
- KoiMoi
Fatima Sana Shaikh has been a part of Hindi cinema for eight years and she is having a dream run. The actress said she was fortunate to get an opportunity in the industry as it is not very easy for a lot of people to make it.
Fatima made her debut in the Aamir Khan-starrer ‘Dangal’ in 2016, she was then seen in films such as ‘Ludo’, ‘Ajeeb Daastaans’, ‘Thar’, ‘Dhak Dhak’ and ‘Sam Bahadur’.
In her slate of upcoming work, she has ‘Metro..In Dino’ and ‘Ul Jalool Ishq’.
How does she see her journey?
Fatima told Ians: “I feel very blessed. It’s not very easy for a lot of people to make it into the industry and I feel fortunate and blessed that I got that opportunity because I was a newcomer. I auditioned and I got the films because of my hard work.”
Be it Geeta Phogat from...
Fatima made her debut in the Aamir Khan-starrer ‘Dangal’ in 2016, she was then seen in films such as ‘Ludo’, ‘Ajeeb Daastaans’, ‘Thar’, ‘Dhak Dhak’ and ‘Sam Bahadur’.
In her slate of upcoming work, she has ‘Metro..In Dino’ and ‘Ul Jalool Ishq’.
How does she see her journey?
Fatima told Ians: “I feel very blessed. It’s not very easy for a lot of people to make it into the industry and I feel fortunate and blessed that I got that opportunity because I was a newcomer. I auditioned and I got the films because of my hard work.”
Be it Geeta Phogat from...
- 3/28/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actress Sanya Malhotra on Sunday condoled the death of Suhani Bhatnagar, who essayed the role of young Babita Phogat in the 2016 Aamir Khan-starrer biographical sports drama ‘Dangal’. Sanya expressed disbelief at Suhanis demise and extended her condolences to the entire family.”
‘Dangal’ narrates the story of the Haryana sisters Geeta and Babita Phogat, who became India’s first women wrestlers to appear in international competitions and won medals.
Sanya, who started her acting career with Nitesh Tiwari’s directorial ‘Dangal’, portrayed the adult version of Babita Kumari.
The actress posted on her Instagram Stories: “I can’t believe it’s real. There was no one quite like our Suhani. She was so special, so talented, and way too young to have left us so soon. Rest in peace Chotu My deepest condolences to Pooja, Puneet and the entire family.”
‘Dangal’ featured Aamir Khan as their father, Mahavir Singh Phogat, who...
‘Dangal’ narrates the story of the Haryana sisters Geeta and Babita Phogat, who became India’s first women wrestlers to appear in international competitions and won medals.
Sanya, who started her acting career with Nitesh Tiwari’s directorial ‘Dangal’, portrayed the adult version of Babita Kumari.
The actress posted on her Instagram Stories: “I can’t believe it’s real. There was no one quite like our Suhani. She was so special, so talented, and way too young to have left us so soon. Rest in peace Chotu My deepest condolences to Pooja, Puneet and the entire family.”
‘Dangal’ featured Aamir Khan as their father, Mahavir Singh Phogat, who...
- 2/18/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Feb 17 (Ians) Commonwealth Games triple medalist and Arjuna Award-winning Olympian, Babita Phogat, has condoled the death of Suhani Bhatnagar, who played her younger self in the 2016 Aamir Khan-starrer biographical sports drama, ‘Dangal’.
“I can’t believe it. I am shocked by the news,” Phogat wrote on social media, adding: “May her family and fans have the courage to bear the loss in this hour of grief.”
‘Dangal’ narrates the story of the Haryana sisters Geeta and Babita Phogat, who became India’s first women wrestlers to appear in international competitions and win medals.
Writing in Hindi on X, Babita said: “Dangal film mein mere bachpan ka role nibhane wali Suhani Bhatnagar ka itni kam umra me sansaar se chale jaana atyant dukhad hai. Mujhe vishwas nahi ho raha hai, is khabar se stabhd hoon. Ishwar divangat aatma ko apne shri charno mein sthaan de evam dukh ki ghadi...
“I can’t believe it. I am shocked by the news,” Phogat wrote on social media, adding: “May her family and fans have the courage to bear the loss in this hour of grief.”
‘Dangal’ narrates the story of the Haryana sisters Geeta and Babita Phogat, who became India’s first women wrestlers to appear in international competitions and win medals.
Writing in Hindi on X, Babita said: “Dangal film mein mere bachpan ka role nibhane wali Suhani Bhatnagar ka itni kam umra me sansaar se chale jaana atyant dukhad hai. Mujhe vishwas nahi ho raha hai, is khabar se stabhd hoon. Ishwar divangat aatma ko apne shri charno mein sthaan de evam dukh ki ghadi...
- 2/17/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
‘Dangal’ director Nitesh Tiwari has expressed shock at the sudden demise of Suhani Bhatnagar, who essayed the role of young Babita Phogat in the Aamir Khan-starrer film. He said it the news is heartbreaking, adding that “she was such a happy soul”.
Suhani, who passed away at the age of 19, succumbed to her untimely death at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (Aiims), New Delhi, on Saturday morning after an adverse reaction to medication that had been prescribed to her for the accumulation of fluids in her body.
Expressing shock over the loss of the young actress, who appeared in ad commercials before choosing to focus on studies, Tiwari said: “Suhani’s passing away is absolutely shocking and heartbreaking. She was such a happy soul, so full of life. My deepest condolences to her family.”
Suhani’s final rites will take place in Faridabad’s Ajronda crematorium.
The biographical...
Suhani, who passed away at the age of 19, succumbed to her untimely death at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (Aiims), New Delhi, on Saturday morning after an adverse reaction to medication that had been prescribed to her for the accumulation of fluids in her body.
Expressing shock over the loss of the young actress, who appeared in ad commercials before choosing to focus on studies, Tiwari said: “Suhani’s passing away is absolutely shocking and heartbreaking. She was such a happy soul, so full of life. My deepest condolences to her family.”
Suhani’s final rites will take place in Faridabad’s Ajronda crematorium.
The biographical...
- 2/17/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actress Fatima Sana Shaikh, who was recently seen in the theatrical film ‘Sam Bahadur,’ has returned to Punjab for the shoot of her upcoming film ‘Ul Jalool Ishq’.
The actress shot for her debut vehicle ‘Dangal’ in the state in which she essayed the role of Indian wrestler Geeta Phogat, who clinched gold for the nation at the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
Getting to shoot at the locations in the villages of Gujjarwal, Narangwal, Kila Raipur, Dango, and Leel in Punjab and Haryana during the making of ‘Dangal’, Fatima is immersed in a wave of nostalgia.
‘Ul Jalool Ishq’ also stars Naseeruddin Shah, Vijay Varma and Sharib Hashmi.
Fatima’s last release, ‘Sam Bahadur,’ saw her receiving love and adoration for her portrayal of the former Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi.
Fatima completed seven years in the industry last month with ‘Dangal’. The film wasn’t just a cinematic treat but it was a cultural phenomenon,...
The actress shot for her debut vehicle ‘Dangal’ in the state in which she essayed the role of Indian wrestler Geeta Phogat, who clinched gold for the nation at the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
Getting to shoot at the locations in the villages of Gujjarwal, Narangwal, Kila Raipur, Dango, and Leel in Punjab and Haryana during the making of ‘Dangal’, Fatima is immersed in a wave of nostalgia.
‘Ul Jalool Ishq’ also stars Naseeruddin Shah, Vijay Varma and Sharib Hashmi.
Fatima’s last release, ‘Sam Bahadur,’ saw her receiving love and adoration for her portrayal of the former Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi.
Fatima completed seven years in the industry last month with ‘Dangal’. The film wasn’t just a cinematic treat but it was a cultural phenomenon,...
- 1/27/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actress Fatima Sana Shaikh, who made her debut with the sports drama film ‘Dangal’, is celebrating seven years of its release on Saturday. The film, which featured Fatima in the role of wrestler Geeta Phogat is a biopic based on Mahavir Singh Phogat and his daughters Geeta and Babita.
The film wasn’t just a cinematic treat but it was a cultural phenomenon, with Fatima’s portrayal of the real-life wrestling champion earning her accolades and adoration in equal measure.
Reflecting on her journey, Fatima said: “It’s been seven years since ‘Dangal’, a film that marked my debut in cinema and gave me happy tears, joy, and timeless memories. From ‘Dangal’ to ‘Dhak Dhak’ my film career has been a roller coaster ride of emotions with happiness, tears, joys and sorrows.”
She further mentioned: “Geeta Phogat will always hold a special place in my heart and I’m grateful...
The film wasn’t just a cinematic treat but it was a cultural phenomenon, with Fatima’s portrayal of the real-life wrestling champion earning her accolades and adoration in equal measure.
Reflecting on her journey, Fatima said: “It’s been seven years since ‘Dangal’, a film that marked my debut in cinema and gave me happy tears, joy, and timeless memories. From ‘Dangal’ to ‘Dhak Dhak’ my film career has been a roller coaster ride of emotions with happiness, tears, joys and sorrows.”
She further mentioned: “Geeta Phogat will always hold a special place in my heart and I’m grateful...
- 12/23/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Fatima Sana Shaikh Recalls A ‘Humiliating’ Incident With A Drunk Girl!(Photo Credit –Instagram)
Time and again, we have seen Bollywood stars sharing shocking yet rude instances they’ve encountered at different places in and outside the industry. Fatima Sana Shaikh is currently garnering accolades for her latest film, Sam Bahadur, where she will portray the role of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. In one of the promotional interviews, the actress opened up about meeting an ‘elite drunk girl’ who was rude to her.
The film, helmed by Meghna Gulzar and headlined by Vicky Kaushal, is all set to hit the big screens tomorrow, i.e., Dec 1, marking a massive clash with Animal starring Ranbir Kapoor. Even before its release, the film garnered rave reviews from critics and is being called Kaushal’s career-best performance.
Ahead of the film’s release, Vicky Kaushal, Fatima Sana Shaikh, and director Meghna Gulzar...
Time and again, we have seen Bollywood stars sharing shocking yet rude instances they’ve encountered at different places in and outside the industry. Fatima Sana Shaikh is currently garnering accolades for her latest film, Sam Bahadur, where she will portray the role of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. In one of the promotional interviews, the actress opened up about meeting an ‘elite drunk girl’ who was rude to her.
The film, helmed by Meghna Gulzar and headlined by Vicky Kaushal, is all set to hit the big screens tomorrow, i.e., Dec 1, marking a massive clash with Animal starring Ranbir Kapoor. Even before its release, the film garnered rave reviews from critics and is being called Kaushal’s career-best performance.
Ahead of the film’s release, Vicky Kaushal, Fatima Sana Shaikh, and director Meghna Gulzar...
- 11/30/2023
- by Oshine Koul
- KoiMoi
by Upasana Dandona
“Bhaag Milkha Bhaag” (2013) and “Dangal” (2016) are both biographical films based on the lives of Indian sportspersons. However, while representing actual events, the two films — either directly or indirectly — highlight various themes about sports arenas in India being extremely gendered spaces. The most important of these become the strict creation and demarcation of the feminine and masculine binaries, something that goes on to shape the overall narratives of the films.
Check also this article Film Review: Dangal (2016) by Nitesh Tiwari
Even though nationalism, as a concept, remains central in both movies, something that comes in its way is the masculine ego of different sportspersons. In “Bhaag Milkha Bhaag”, this happens when the main character, Milkha Singh (Farhan Akhtar), who has all the abilities to win an international medal for his country, is roughed up by his fellow athletes as they fear competition. The personal victories of the assailants,...
“Bhaag Milkha Bhaag” (2013) and “Dangal” (2016) are both biographical films based on the lives of Indian sportspersons. However, while representing actual events, the two films — either directly or indirectly — highlight various themes about sports arenas in India being extremely gendered spaces. The most important of these become the strict creation and demarcation of the feminine and masculine binaries, something that goes on to shape the overall narratives of the films.
Check also this article Film Review: Dangal (2016) by Nitesh Tiwari
Even though nationalism, as a concept, remains central in both movies, something that comes in its way is the masculine ego of different sportspersons. In “Bhaag Milkha Bhaag”, this happens when the main character, Milkha Singh (Farhan Akhtar), who has all the abilities to win an international medal for his country, is roughed up by his fellow athletes as they fear competition. The personal victories of the assailants,...
- 9/15/2023
- by Guest Writer
- AsianMoviePulse
An ardent social media user, actress Fatima Sana Shaikh, who has won hearts of the audience with her portrayal of wrestler Geeta Phogat in the sports film ‘Dangal’, gave a glimpse of her Sunday treat to the fans.
Taking to her Instagram Stories, Fatima shared a glimpse of how her Sunday morning looks like. She dropped a photo wherein we can see a glass of milk with a half-eaten chocolate chip cookie.
We also see a Kindle in the image, which shows Fatima is reading something. She captioned the post: “Milk and cookies”.
Fatima began her career as a child artiste in ‘Chachi 420’ and ‘One 2 Ka 4’. In 2016 biographical sports drama ‘Dangal’, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Fatima played the role of wrestler Geeta Phogat.
The movie also stars Sanya Malhotra as Indian wrestler Babita Kumari. Aamir Khan played the lead character of their father Mahavir Singh Phogat.
She...
Taking to her Instagram Stories, Fatima shared a glimpse of how her Sunday morning looks like. She dropped a photo wherein we can see a glass of milk with a half-eaten chocolate chip cookie.
We also see a Kindle in the image, which shows Fatima is reading something. She captioned the post: “Milk and cookies”.
Fatima began her career as a child artiste in ‘Chachi 420’ and ‘One 2 Ka 4’. In 2016 biographical sports drama ‘Dangal’, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Fatima played the role of wrestler Geeta Phogat.
The movie also stars Sanya Malhotra as Indian wrestler Babita Kumari. Aamir Khan played the lead character of their father Mahavir Singh Phogat.
She...
- 8/27/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actress and mother Neha Dhupia is set to make a significant impact with her inspiring initiative ‘Freedom To Feed’, aiming to break the stigma around breastfeeding. Joining her will be actresses and mothers Bipasha Basu, Soha Ali Khan and Dia Mirza.
“As a mother of two wonderful kids, Guriq and Mehr, I have personally experienced the challenges and joys of breastfeeding. It’s an incredibly empowering journey, but it’s also essential to recognise that every mother’s journey is unique and should be celebrated without judgement or shame,” Neha said.
She added: “Through my initiative, ‘Freedom To Feed,’ I aim to shed light on this crucial aspect of motherhood and break the barriers that prevent mothers from openly embracing this natural process. This cause is incredibly close to my heart, and I am determined to educate, dispelling the myths, and fostering a more supportive and inclusive environment for all...
“As a mother of two wonderful kids, Guriq and Mehr, I have personally experienced the challenges and joys of breastfeeding. It’s an incredibly empowering journey, but it’s also essential to recognise that every mother’s journey is unique and should be celebrated without judgement or shame,” Neha said.
She added: “Through my initiative, ‘Freedom To Feed,’ I aim to shed light on this crucial aspect of motherhood and break the barriers that prevent mothers from openly embracing this natural process. This cause is incredibly close to my heart, and I am determined to educate, dispelling the myths, and fostering a more supportive and inclusive environment for all...
- 8/4/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Budapest, July 15 (Ians) India’s Sangeeta Phogat on a bronze medal in 59kg in the Polyák Imre & Varga János Memorial Ranking Series wrestling championship in Budapest, Hungary, beating Viktoria Borsos of Hungary in the third-fourth place match on Saturday.
Sangeeta defeated her Hungarian opponent 6-2 in a win by decision (VPO1) in the third-fourth-place match. Sangeeta took the lead with a takedown move and though the Hungarian levelled the scores at 2-2, the Indian wrestler launched a fast and furious attack.
Sangeeta, who is the wife of Olympic bronze medallist Bajrang Punia and sister of Commonwealth Games gold medalist Geeta Phogat, had reached the semifinals via the repechage rounds after starting her campaign with a crushing defeat by fall to Jennifer Page Rogers of the United States.
She bounced back by beating another American wrestler Brenda Olivia Reyna 12-2 for a win by technical superiority (VSU1) in the third round.
Sangeeta defeated her Hungarian opponent 6-2 in a win by decision (VPO1) in the third-fourth-place match. Sangeeta took the lead with a takedown move and though the Hungarian levelled the scores at 2-2, the Indian wrestler launched a fast and furious attack.
Sangeeta, who is the wife of Olympic bronze medallist Bajrang Punia and sister of Commonwealth Games gold medalist Geeta Phogat, had reached the semifinals via the repechage rounds after starting her campaign with a crushing defeat by fall to Jennifer Page Rogers of the United States.
She bounced back by beating another American wrestler Brenda Olivia Reyna 12-2 for a win by technical superiority (VSU1) in the third round.
- 7/15/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
ProtestWhile many big cricket and film stars are silent on the ongoing wrestlers’ protest against sexual harassment accused Wfi chief Brij Bhushan, a few actors have expressed their solidarity.Pti imageWith three very telling photos of the recent attack on the wrestlers protesting in Delhi, Malayalam actor Tovino Thomas expressed solidarity with them, saying they deserve justice like any other citizen of the country, regardless of their achievements. He stated that the wrestlers’ demands for action against Wrestling Federation of India (Wfi) chief and Bharatiya Janata Party (Bjp) MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over alleged sexual harassment of female wrestlers must be heard. In doing so, he became one of the few members of the Malayalam film industry to address the protest which has even garnered international attention in the past few days. A day earlier, filmmaker Anjali Menon also voiced her support for the wrestlers, saying it was heartbreaking...
- 5/31/2023
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Wrestler Geeta Phogat, who won India’s first ever gold medal in wrestling at the Commonwealth Games in 2010, was taken into police custody at Singhu border, as per Delhi Police sources.
She, along with her husband Pawan Saroha, were on way to Jantar Mantar to join the grapplers who have levelled sexual harassment charges against Wrestling Federation of India chief and Bjp MP Brij Bhushan Saran Singh and have been staging a sit-in at Jantar Mantar since April 23 demanding his arrest as well as ouster from the Wfi post.
“Me and my husband Pawan Saroha have been arrested by the Delhi Police,” Phogat said in a tweet.
According to sources, she, along with Saroha, who represented India at the 2014 Commonwealth Games and won the bronze medal, were taken to Bawana police station after being detained.
More details are awaited
दिल्ली पुलिस ने गीता फोग...
She, along with her husband Pawan Saroha, were on way to Jantar Mantar to join the grapplers who have levelled sexual harassment charges against Wrestling Federation of India chief and Bjp MP Brij Bhushan Saran Singh and have been staging a sit-in at Jantar Mantar since April 23 demanding his arrest as well as ouster from the Wfi post.
“Me and my husband Pawan Saroha have been arrested by the Delhi Police,” Phogat said in a tweet.
According to sources, she, along with Saroha, who represented India at the 2014 Commonwealth Games and won the bronze medal, were taken to Bawana police station after being detained.
More details are awaited
दिल्ली पुलिस ने गीता फोग...
- 5/4/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, April 29 (Ians) A new slugfest is developing on the sidelines of the ongoing clash between the top Indian wrestlers and Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, President of the Wrestling Federation of India (Wfi).
This battle pits two sisters – Asian and Commonwealth Games medallist Vinesh Phogat, who is spearheading the wrestlers’ protest against the alleged sexual harassment of wrestlers by the Wfi president, and Babita Phogat, her sister and fellow Cwg medallist.
Both sisters fired salvos at each other, advising each other via tweets.
Babita, who was, on demand by the protesting wrestlers, made part of the Mc Mary Kom-led Oversight Committee that inquired into the Wfi affairs, fired the first salvo tweeting against the protesting wrestlers for allowing representatives of political parties to join their protest.
Said Babita in a tweet in Hindi, which when roughly translated into English said, “Having started from zero and risen to the top,...
This battle pits two sisters – Asian and Commonwealth Games medallist Vinesh Phogat, who is spearheading the wrestlers’ protest against the alleged sexual harassment of wrestlers by the Wfi president, and Babita Phogat, her sister and fellow Cwg medallist.
Both sisters fired salvos at each other, advising each other via tweets.
Babita, who was, on demand by the protesting wrestlers, made part of the Mc Mary Kom-led Oversight Committee that inquired into the Wfi affairs, fired the first salvo tweeting against the protesting wrestlers for allowing representatives of political parties to join their protest.
Said Babita in a tweet in Hindi, which when roughly translated into English said, “Having started from zero and risen to the top,...
- 4/29/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, April 28 (Ians) India’s first two individual gold medals at the Olympics, Abhinav Bindra and Neeraj Chopra, led some of the country’s greatest sportspersons in expressing their support for the wrestlers protesting against the Wrestling Federation of India at the Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.
Olympic medallists Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik and Asian and Commonwealth Games medallist Vinesh Phogat are currently leading the protest against the Wfi president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, accusing him and some coaches of sexual harassment.
The top Indian sportspersons that have come out in support of the protesting wrestlers include reigning World Champion in boxing Nikhat Zareen, cricketers Bharbhajan Singh and Virender Sehwag, Grand Slam-winning tennis player Sania Mirza and former women’s hockey team captain Rani Rampal.
All of them on Friday put out tweets supporting the protesting wrestlers as #IStandWithWrestlers was trending for most of the day.
Abhinav Bindra, the...
Olympic medallists Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik and Asian and Commonwealth Games medallist Vinesh Phogat are currently leading the protest against the Wfi president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, accusing him and some coaches of sexual harassment.
The top Indian sportspersons that have come out in support of the protesting wrestlers include reigning World Champion in boxing Nikhat Zareen, cricketers Bharbhajan Singh and Virender Sehwag, Grand Slam-winning tennis player Sania Mirza and former women’s hockey team captain Rani Rampal.
All of them on Friday put out tweets supporting the protesting wrestlers as #IStandWithWrestlers was trending for most of the day.
Abhinav Bindra, the...
- 4/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Jan 19 (Ians) Commonwealth Games medallist Geeta Phogat and her sister Babita have come out in support of their cousin Vinesh and their brother-in-law Bajrang Punia, both of whom along with other top Indian wrestlers are currently protesting against the Wrestling Federation of India (Wfi) for allegedly harassing women grapplers.
Olympian wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat and other top Indian grapplers are protesting against the Wrestling Federation of India (Wfi) at the Jantar Mantar here after Vinesh levelled serious allegations of sexual harassment of female wrestlers against the sports body’s coaches and president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
The Asian Games and Commonwealth Games gold medallist broke down while speaking to reporters on Wednesday, as more than 30 wrestlers, including Olympic medallists Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia, staged a protest at the Jantar Mantar here. Vinesh said she was subjected to mental harassment by Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh,...
Olympian wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat and other top Indian grapplers are protesting against the Wrestling Federation of India (Wfi) at the Jantar Mantar here after Vinesh levelled serious allegations of sexual harassment of female wrestlers against the sports body’s coaches and president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
The Asian Games and Commonwealth Games gold medallist broke down while speaking to reporters on Wednesday, as more than 30 wrestlers, including Olympic medallists Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia, staged a protest at the Jantar Mantar here. Vinesh said she was subjected to mental harassment by Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh,...
- 1/19/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Gold Medalist and Olympic wrestler Geeta Phogat, on whose life the 2016 sports drama ‘Dangal’ is based, recently shared an open letter in appreciation of the recently released series ‘She-Hulk: Attorney at Law’.
Phogat, who is an icon of women empowerment mentioned in her letter that she strongly resonates with ‘She-Hulk’ and wants to be gym buddies with her.
“Marvel ki sabse nayi superhero ko dekhke laga ki yaar ye bilkul humare type ki hero hai!.”
The series will see actress Tatiana Maslany as Jennifer Walters or the titular character of She-Hulk. Tatiana will navigate her new smashing green persona and her role as a lawyer in the series.
Geeta further wrote in her letter, which she posted on her Instagram: “Ekdum hatti khatti aur lambi chaudi, mujhe to She-Hulk ko apna gym buddy banana hai Uski aur meri life bhi dekhaa jaaye to kaafi ek jaisi hai.”
“Wo lawyer ban...
Phogat, who is an icon of women empowerment mentioned in her letter that she strongly resonates with ‘She-Hulk’ and wants to be gym buddies with her.
“Marvel ki sabse nayi superhero ko dekhke laga ki yaar ye bilkul humare type ki hero hai!.”
The series will see actress Tatiana Maslany as Jennifer Walters or the titular character of She-Hulk. Tatiana will navigate her new smashing green persona and her role as a lawyer in the series.
Geeta further wrote in her letter, which she posted on her Instagram: “Ekdum hatti khatti aur lambi chaudi, mujhe to She-Hulk ko apna gym buddy banana hai Uski aur meri life bhi dekhaa jaaye to kaafi ek jaisi hai.”
“Wo lawyer ban...
- 8/19/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Indian wrestler Geeta Phogat, whose story inspired the Aamir Khan-starrer ‘Dangal’, says young people today believe in short cuts because they do not have patience, which is not a good thing because one needs to wait and work hard to achieve something big in life. Phogat said this on former Miss World Manushi Chhillar’s new […]...
- 1/27/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Gonda (U.P.), Nov 12 (Ians) Former Commonwealth Games gold medallist Geeta Phogat’s dream of making a golden return to the mat after marriage and childbirth was dashed while Rio Olympics bronze medallist Sakshi Malik and fellow Olympian Seema Bisla made early exits in the 2021 Senior Men Freestyle, Greco Roman and Women National Wrestling Championship […]...
- 11/12/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Fatima Sana Shaikh is all set to own 2020 with three movies. Fatima is often referred to as the director's favorite and has always molded herself into any character that she has played.
Recently, the actress took to her Instagram to share some sneak peeks as she shooting for her upcoming film Ludo, the actress took to social media and shared a few still from the movie.?
Fatima shared the pictures with the caption,"#ludoTrying to be saxy in a nightie and a helmet. ?? @kerry_monteen" With Ludo and Bhoot Police, another film is added to Fatima's kitty and is titled 'Sooraj Pe Mangal Bhari'. The actress now has three releases and a very busy 2020.
Fatima made an impact on Bollywood with her amazing character as Geeta Phogat in Dangal. She crafted herself as the character and got a lot of appreciation from all across and has been on a roll ever since.
Recently, the actress took to her Instagram to share some sneak peeks as she shooting for her upcoming film Ludo, the actress took to social media and shared a few still from the movie.?
Fatima shared the pictures with the caption,"#ludoTrying to be saxy in a nightie and a helmet. ?? @kerry_monteen" With Ludo and Bhoot Police, another film is added to Fatima's kitty and is titled 'Sooraj Pe Mangal Bhari'. The actress now has three releases and a very busy 2020.
Fatima made an impact on Bollywood with her amazing character as Geeta Phogat in Dangal. She crafted herself as the character and got a lot of appreciation from all across and has been on a roll ever since.
- 1/20/2020
- GlamSham
Fatima Sana Shaikh is all set to own 2020 with three movies, the actress has always considered quality content over everything. Fatima is often refered to as the director's favorite and has always molded herself into any character that she has played.
With Ludo and Bhoot Police, another film is added to Fatima's kitty and is titled 'Sooraj Pe Mangal Bhari'. The actress now has three releases and a very busy 2020 with back to back and its nothing but exciting to see so much content from the actress.
Fatima Sana Shaikh has always updated her fans and via social media on her various journeys in the past and from the sets. ?
Dangal was a sports-oriented film and Fatima's character was extremely strong. The actress will now been seen in a whole of three different avatars each being different from each other.
Fatima Sana Shaikh debuted as a child artist through Chachi 420...
With Ludo and Bhoot Police, another film is added to Fatima's kitty and is titled 'Sooraj Pe Mangal Bhari'. The actress now has three releases and a very busy 2020 with back to back and its nothing but exciting to see so much content from the actress.
Fatima Sana Shaikh has always updated her fans and via social media on her various journeys in the past and from the sets. ?
Dangal was a sports-oriented film and Fatima's character was extremely strong. The actress will now been seen in a whole of three different avatars each being different from each other.
Fatima Sana Shaikh debuted as a child artist through Chachi 420...
- 1/17/2020
- GlamSham
While the world finds all the inspiration in the iron lady who became a crusader, to fight the sand mining mafia across in the Northern part of the country, Durga Shakti Nagpal went on record to tell us where she found her inspiration from and guess what, it is from the inspirational and revolutionary storyline of Aamir Khan starrer, Dangal.?
Durga Shakti Nagpal while talking to a gathering shares how the movie, Dangal inspired her and what made her define ?dreams? with the context of the story that emerged as a hit- amongst the audience for striking the right chords as well as at the box office. She shares, ?We all know that Dangal is based on the real-life story of wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat. Mahavir Singh in spite of being a very good wrestler, unfortunately, didn't get a gold medal for the nation. Moreso, because he doesn't have a...
Durga Shakti Nagpal while talking to a gathering shares how the movie, Dangal inspired her and what made her define ?dreams? with the context of the story that emerged as a hit- amongst the audience for striking the right chords as well as at the box office. She shares, ?We all know that Dangal is based on the real-life story of wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat. Mahavir Singh in spite of being a very good wrestler, unfortunately, didn't get a gold medal for the nation. Moreso, because he doesn't have a...
- 8/9/2019
- GlamSham
One of the fittest actresses in Bollywood, Fatima Sana Shaikh who is not only a picture perfect personality but the young gun surely knows how to carry her outfit gracefully in every social event she attends. The actress talks about one of her favorite hobbies that is, photography and is all things passion about it. Fatima Sana Shaikh known to play challenging roles with her stellar performance in Dangal shares her profession that is acting along with another, photography. The actress makes sure she follows her passion as well. From her dance videos to pictures, the world is a witness that Fatima Sana Shaikh is a rage.
Talking about her passion Fatima Sana shaikh says, "Along with acting, I kept trying my hands at different things around films. It didn?t matter if it was behind-the scenes, like photography or cinematography. Since professional courses are expensive, I decided to learn on the go.
Talking about her passion Fatima Sana shaikh says, "Along with acting, I kept trying my hands at different things around films. It didn?t matter if it was behind-the scenes, like photography or cinematography. Since professional courses are expensive, I decided to learn on the go.
- 5/20/2019
- GlamSham
We have all loved the adorable Fatima Sana Shaikh in 'Chachi 420' when she made her lesser known debut, back in her childhood.?
Time and again, the actress keeps her fans updated with insights to her life. Fatima recently took to her social media handle and shares an adorable family picture from childhood. The actress captioned the picture, "Verified
?????? ??????????? " Seems like, the actress had visited the famous Gateway Of India in the city with the family.?
Fatima Sana Shaikh made her big screen debut with the record-breaking blockbuster film 'Dangal' sharing space with the Superstar Aamir Khan. The actress has garnered immense appreciation from all quarters for her performance in which she was essaying the role of wrestler Geeta Phogat.?
With just two films, Fatima has amassed a huge fan base across the nation, the testimony of the same is the trust brands bestow on her.
Time and again, the actress keeps her fans updated with insights to her life. Fatima recently took to her social media handle and shares an adorable family picture from childhood. The actress captioned the picture, "Verified
?????? ??????????? " Seems like, the actress had visited the famous Gateway Of India in the city with the family.?
Fatima Sana Shaikh made her big screen debut with the record-breaking blockbuster film 'Dangal' sharing space with the Superstar Aamir Khan. The actress has garnered immense appreciation from all quarters for her performance in which she was essaying the role of wrestler Geeta Phogat.?
With just two films, Fatima has amassed a huge fan base across the nation, the testimony of the same is the trust brands bestow on her.
- 5/16/2019
- GlamSham
Fatima Sana Shaikh graced the red carpet of an award function recently in the city and made heads turn in the sheer gown soaring the temperature.?
Fatima donned a sheer white embellished white gown paired with a metallic silver belt and accessorized with rock diamond earring and pearl- diamond rings.?
The actress amped up the red carpet as she made a stylish entry easily pulling off the look, during the course of the event the actress was questioned if she could even sit in the outfit to which Fatima replied " yes, very comfortably" proving to be carrying varied ?looks with ease.?
Recently, Fatima was seen attending other award function and the actress looked pretty in pink making to the list of the most stylish best dressed celebrities.?
Fatima Sana Shaikh made her big debut with the record-breaking film Dangal, in which she was essaying the role of wrestler Geeta Phogat.
Fatima donned a sheer white embellished white gown paired with a metallic silver belt and accessorized with rock diamond earring and pearl- diamond rings.?
The actress amped up the red carpet as she made a stylish entry easily pulling off the look, during the course of the event the actress was questioned if she could even sit in the outfit to which Fatima replied " yes, very comfortably" proving to be carrying varied ?looks with ease.?
Recently, Fatima was seen attending other award function and the actress looked pretty in pink making to the list of the most stylish best dressed celebrities.?
Fatima Sana Shaikh made her big debut with the record-breaking film Dangal, in which she was essaying the role of wrestler Geeta Phogat.
- 4/1/2019
- GlamSham
The International Film Festival and Awards Macao and Variety combined forces for the second year running to put a spotlight on Asia’s acting talent.
A well-attended meet-the-stars press event on Friday afternoon in Macau was addressed by leading local official, Maria Helena Senna de Fernandes. She turned the microphone over the five actors from different corners of the region, who dazzled with poise and wisdom beyond their years.
In 2017 the talent selection included Celina Jade, Ludi Lin, Rajkummar Rao, Shioli Kutsuna, Piolo Pascual, And Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying, better known as the star of “Bad Genius.”
The five in this year’s crop — Xana Tang (New Zealand), Ann Curtis (The Philippines), Zheng Kai (China), Zaira Wasim (India) and Iqbaal Ramadhan (Indonesia) – will be presented with trophies on stage this evening at the closing ceremony of the Iffam.
Xana Tang (New Zealand)
Best known in the role of an offbeat office assistant...
A well-attended meet-the-stars press event on Friday afternoon in Macau was addressed by leading local official, Maria Helena Senna de Fernandes. She turned the microphone over the five actors from different corners of the region, who dazzled with poise and wisdom beyond their years.
In 2017 the talent selection included Celina Jade, Ludi Lin, Rajkummar Rao, Shioli Kutsuna, Piolo Pascual, And Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying, better known as the star of “Bad Genius.”
The five in this year’s crop — Xana Tang (New Zealand), Ann Curtis (The Philippines), Zheng Kai (China), Zaira Wasim (India) and Iqbaal Ramadhan (Indonesia) – will be presented with trophies on stage this evening at the closing ceremony of the Iffam.
Xana Tang (New Zealand)
Best known in the role of an offbeat office assistant...
- 12/14/2018
- by Variety Staff
- Variety Film + TV
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