Dangal

Name: Dangal
Released: 2016
Cast: Aamir Khan, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sanya Malhotra, Zaira Wasim, Suhani Bhatnagar

2016 · Movie · PG

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Scored entertainment-first on WhatSphere's content-balance model 3

Its producer/actor stated on the record that "my intention is to always send that message to the people – that we have made a film honestly and what is it about" 1. Its narrative-universality assessment registers 8 of 10 2. Taken together, the content-balance model places it entertainment-first at 7 of 100 3.

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Creator statementproducer/actor: "My intention is to always send that message to the people – that we have made a film honestly and what is it about."The Indian Express, December 2016 source ↗
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Narrative universalityNarrative universality 8 of 10; identity centrality incidental.WhatSphere content assessment. Narrative universality 8/10 -> advocacy signal 22
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Content balanceAdvocacy 7 of 100, tier entertainment-first.WhatSphere content-balance model, score_version 1. Narrative universality 8/10 -> advocacy signal 22

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Synopsis

Dangal is an extraordinary true story based on the life of Mahavir Singh and his two daughters, Geeta and Babita Phogat. The film traces the inspirational journey of a father who trains his daughters to become world class wrestlers.