Bollywood actor Aamir Khan congratulates Vinesh Phogat after she became the first Indian woman wrestler to win a gold medal in Asian Games in the 50 kg category.
Aamir Khan's blockbuster Dangal is based on the Phogat sisters - Geeta Phogat and Babita Phogat, who won the first ever gold for India in women's wrestling at the Commonwealth Games. Now, their sister Vinesh Phogat follows in the footsteps.
Vinesh became the first Indian woman wrestler to win a gold medal in Asian Games in the 50 kg category. Vinesh has left everyone proud. Social media was filled with congratulatory messages with netizens sharing pictures of the girl.
Congratulations Vinesh for winning the Gold in the Asian Games. We are all so proud of you.
Love, Aamir and the team of Dangal.
Mhaari chhoriyan chhoron se kam hai ke!
However, Aamir Khan’s wish simply stands out. He wrote, “Congratulations Vinesh for winning the Gold in the Asian Games. We are all so proud of you. Love, Aamir and the team of Dangal. Mhaari chhoriyan chhoron se kam hai ke!”
Aamir played Mahavir Phogat in Dangal, who trained Geeta and Babita in wrestling. Therefore, it his tweet was quite obvious.
Congratulations Vinesh. It's women like you who keeps the nation inspired, always!
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