In a fresh look into casting decisions behind the blockbuster sports biopic Dangal (2016), actor-producer Aamir Khan shared how the television actress Sakshi Tanwar joined the film. The video, released via his production house Aamir Khan Productions’ Instagram account, reveals an interesting back-story of how the role of Daya Kaur (wife of wrestling coach Mahavir Singh Phogat) was cast.
Aamir Khan reveals Sakshi Tanwar’s casting in Dangal was his idea: “My mom used to like her a lot on television”
Khan said that many actresses were tested for the part, but it was his own thought that led to Tanwar’s inclusion. “One day, I don’t know why, I thought of Sakshi Tanwar. When the scene was made, I was like, what have you done? I wasn’t expecting it at all.” He further explained, “Actually, Sakshi was my idea. My mom used to like her a lot on television, so I told Niteshji, ‘Should we try Sakshi ji?’” with “Niteshji” referring to director Nitesh Tiwari.
Speaking in the same video, Tanwar expressed her surprise at being selected. “When I was told that this is the character, I couldn’t believe that this could also be a pairing,” she said. She described her moment of confirmation when Khan conveyed the news: “Welcome, you’re on board.”
Khan also praised Tanwar’s professionalism: “She’s amazing. She’s a fantastic actress. You tell her small little changes, and she understands immediately and gives it perfectly. It’s not only skill; she does it with a lot of heart.” On their on-screen chemistry, he noted, “It just happened on its own. Like different pieces of a puzzle coming together. One day, the universe decided to be generous, and I became a part of Dangal.”
Dangal went on to become one of India’s highest-grossing films globally, earning both commercial success and critical acclaim.
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