Babita Phogat Discusses Family's Rs 1 Cr Compensation For Aamir Khan's Dangal Film

The 2016 film 'Dangal,' starring Aamir Khan and directed by Nitesh Tiwari, is a significant success in Bollywood. This biographical sports drama tells the inspiring story of Mahavir Singh Phogat, a former wrestler who trained his daughters, Geeta and Babita, to become India's first world-class female wrestlers. The film not only achieved massive box office success but also made the Phogat sisters famous across India.

Despite its global earnings exceeding Rs 2000 crore, the Phogat family reportedly received only Rs 1 crore for their contribution to the film. Babita Phogat recently shared this information during an interview with News24. She mentioned that their compensation was just 10% of the film's total earnings. This revelation has sparked discussions about fairness in compensation within the industry.

Babita explained that the agreement was made before Aamir Khan became involved as a producer. When asked if they felt disappointed about their payment, she quoted her father saying, "Nahi, papa ne ek cheez kahi thi ki logo ka pyaar aur sammaan chahiye." This translates to "No, father had said one thing - we want people's love and respect."

Following Babita's comments, many people have shown support for Aamir Khan. One social media user remarked that the Phogat family likely agreed to a contract and now raising this issue seems greedy. Another user praised Aamir for giving Rs 1 crore after the movie's success, suggesting it was generous of him.

The public response has been mixed regarding Babita's revelations about 'Dangal.' Some argue that the fame and recognition gained by the Phogat family due to the movie cannot be measured in monetary terms. Others believe that discussing compensation after agreeing on terms is unfair.

'Dangal' remains a landmark film in Bollywood history for its portrayal of women's empowerment and sportsmanship. While financial aspects are important, the movie's impact on society and its role in highlighting women's achievements continue to be celebrated widely.