Aamir Khan meets Babita Phogat & Geeta Phogat

Bollywood’s Perfectionist Aamir Khan is busy preparing for his upcoming biopic on wrestler Mahavir Phogat. Recently the actor had two special visitors paying him a visit , they were none other than the real life daughters Babita and Geeta Phoghat of wrestler Mahavir Phogat. The two had flown down from Haryana to meet Aamir Khan. The reason being Aamir’s upcoming biopic Dangal is based on their father’s life- Mahavir Phoghat.

Sources said, “Aamir was very keen to meet them, and all their schedules finally matched. So the girls came down to Mumbai. Aamir was a gracious host and ensured that they were taken care of. It was an emotional meeting for the trio. They discussed Mahavir’s life, what he had taught the girls, and more.”

Sources further added, “Aamir wanted to meet Babita and Geeta primarily to know more about their dad. He wants to understand his personality before starting to shoot for the film. The trio had a long conversation, where the girls provided him with insight into their own respective journeys and their lifestyle back home. They stayed in the city for a couple of days and are excited to see how the film will turn out.”

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, ‘Dangal’ is based on the real life story of wrestler Mahavir Singh and his daughters Geeta and Babita Phogat and the relationship between them. The movie will go on floors in September this year.