Aamir Khan led Dangal reminds Taiwan Olympic legend Chen Shih-hsin of her own life

Category: Film

Dangal, Aamir Khan's highest-grossing film, is based on wrestler Mahavir Phogat and his daughters, who became India's first world-class female wrestlers. Taiwanese Olympic gold medallist Chen Shih-hsin finds parallels between her life and the film, particularly in her relationship with her father, who was a strict trainer. She relates to the character Geeta Phogat's rebellious spirit and shares her own journey of returning to training after a hiatus, which cost her a chance to compete in the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

Keywords: Dangal, Aamir Khan, Chen Shih-hsin

Source: Pinkvilla

Update At: 7/27/2024

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