Aamir Khan’s nervousness triggers his smoking habit. Who knew, right? Aamir, nervous? Well, it so transpires that Dangal caused him sleepless nights and got him to start smoking again, almost a year after kicking the habit.
Pre-release jitters
Says a source, “It’s a thing. Before every release, Aamir gets nervous and starts smoking again. It happened during PK, Dhoom 3, Talaash… and it has nothing to do with the quality of the film. The last time he quit the habit was in January this year and since then, he lost 25 kg as he had to get in shape for Dangal. But now, he’s got into the pre-release phase and his nervousness keeps growing. Every time he gets nervous he becomes a full-fledged smoker, puffing at countless cigarettes a day.”
Not in front of Azad
If anything has changed, it’s because of his son Azad’s presence in his life. “Azad doesn’t like his dad’s smoking and whenever he sees Aamir puffing away, he tells him to go out of the house or smoke in the balcony. There is no way that Aamir can smoke in front of little Azad. It’s very cute seeing him tell his dad off,” concludes the source. (ALSO READ: Dangal second poster: Aamir Khan and his daughters are fearless and ready for a fight)
Well, you’ll have to be nervous considering this year his contemporaries, Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan made their grand releases. While Shah Rukh’s Fan fizzled at the box office, Salman’s Sultan hit like a bomb, destroying a lot of records but still having difficulty beating PK. Already Dangal and Sultan’s comparisons are done because of the same backdrop i.e. wrestling. Obviously the comparisons with respect to the money earned by both of them would take place as and when the film releases. Also, because of all the buzz and anticipation around the film, it might take a toll on Aamir’s nervousness! However, we do wish he kicks the butt soon.
Dangal will be releasing on December, 23. It has a Christmas opening plus, around the film, there is no big release. It has a wide window of opportunity. Will it beat Sultan and become the year’s biggest hit? Beating his earlier records? What are your thoughts, BollywoodLifers? Tell us in the comments section below. Stay tuned to this space for more gossips and latest updates on Dangal.
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When the young Geeta Phogat enters her first wrestling competition
Aamir Khan realises that his daughters are as brave as any son could be and he starts training them for wrestling. This particular scene which we could term as Geeta’s first step in the world of wrestling will make you emotional as well as proud. It’s a proud feeling for a father to see his daughter say that she won’t fight like a girl. Her competitor should see her as a wrestler and not some random girl whom he could defeat easily.
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Aamir Khan’s expression after seeing his daughter win is priceless
This is probably her first ever competition as a wrestler and seeing a daughter win it against a boy is definitely a proud feeling for any father. In this picture, we can see two shades to Aamir’s character. One is of a proud father and second is of a coach whose student has won the competition.
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The joy of winning is always special and it’s no different for Geeta Phogat
Geeta Phogat’s first win as a wrestler will always be special to her. More special than winning the first ever Gold medal in wrestling at Olympics for India. This particular still, where she defeats her first competitor makes us smile and induces a proud sentiment. We can feel her joy and can relate to it since we all have such one moment in our life.
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Geeta Phogat’s moment when she gets her first trophy is so heart warming
Imagine the happiness Geeta Phogat must have had after winning the first ever trophy for wrestling. You can very well see it in the picture below. It’s not just hers but the family’s happiness that is witnessed in this still. Her siblings and the rest of village are proud of her achievement and what better way than dancing to celebrate it.
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Aamir Khan’s efforts as a father cum trainer of his daughters is described so well in this still
Aamir Khan’s character of Mahavir Phogat was not just a father to his daughters. He was their Guru who taught them wrestling in the first place. It was his dream that his daughters should get a Gold medal for our country and his journey and efforts behind it, are well depicted in the picture. He knows his hard work has finally started paying off.
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After Geeta Phogat, now it’s turn for Babita Phogat to shine
This picture shows Babita take her first step as her sister in wrestling. They say history repeats itself and well the Phogat sisters have proved this saying. Babita repeats what Geeta did in the past by winning her first ever competition and since then there was no looking for her.
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Aamir Khan giving them essential tips to make sure their winning spree is interrupted
Now that his daughters, Geeta and Babita are into this sport completely, he can discuss various tacts and strategies with them. They’ll understand it better this time since they know what the game is all about and how well it is played. This picture where he discusses essential moves and how to avoid defeat in wrestling over a lunch is a perfect example of how a coach trains his students and never misses an opportunity.
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That feeling when boys are afraid of Geeta Phogat and Babita Phogat
Isn’t it a pleasing sight? The same boys who once made fun of Geeta or Babita for fighting them are now scared of them. Scared to an extent that they avoid battling it out with them, since they know the outcome. This scene is definitely our personal favourite and most funny one from the song.
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Aamir Khan is a proud father this time and not a coach
Seeing the medals, trophies and certificates of Geeta and Babita Phogat shine on his house’s wall can make any father proud. The same pride is felt by Aamir Khan in this still. He knows his daughters have performed extremely well and his dream of getting India a gold in Olympics is not far from being accomplished.
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A young Geeta Phogat is all set to represent India at the Olympics
And the day has finally come. Geeta is all ready to represent India at the Olympics. This still where she defeats her competitor in round one and the joy she gets after winning it, is beyond all the words. We like the way this song has taken us on a journey of Geeta and Babita Phogat. Right from their baby steps in the world of wrestling to representing India at Olympics, this song has covered it all.
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