On the other hand, for Sanya Malhotra, this is her first brush with Bollywood. While she has been a part of the entertainment industry as a ballet dancer, she doesn’t have years of experience in films.
From Bahu to a side liner, now, Fatima has not only chopped her tresses for Dangal but has to also follow a strict diet and fitness regime to attain the body of a wrestler for this film.
In order to play the role of Babita, Sanya had to cut off her pretty curls and the actress has also been following the same diet and regime as Fatima, who plays her sister in the film.
Aamir Khan starrer Dangal is a biopic based on the life of wrestler Mahavir Phogat who decided to break the norms and train two of his daughters in wrestling, a sport dominated by men. The film, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, is slated to release on December 23.
Continuing her stint in the entertainment industry, Fatima turned model after a few years and even turned a bahu for one of the prime TV shows on Zee Network.