Tuesday, February 10, 2026
ADVT 
Bollywood

'Dangal' crosses Rs 385 crore in India, Aamir feels 'touched'

Darpan News Desk IANS, 30 Jan, 2017 12:55 PM
    Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, whose sports drama film "Dangal" is running successfully in theatres and has raked in over Rs 385 crore at the box office, says he is "touched and humbled" by the films success.
     
    Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, "Dangal" collected Rs 1.19 crore in its sixth weekend, thus taking its cumulative total to Rs 385.06 crore, said a statement issued on behalf of the makers.
     
    The film released on December 23.
     
    "I am touched and humbled by the warmth and love that our film has got. The reaction to ‘Dangal' has been very moving," Aamir said in a statement.
     
    "As a creative person, I am infused with enthusiasm and encouragement! This kind of support and love gives me so much strength to always follow my creative instincts," he added.
     
    The movie portrays an inspirational story of former Indian wrestler Mahavir Phogat, who trains his daughters, Geeta and Babita to become world-class wrestlers. 
     
    Apart from Aamir, the film also features Sakshi Tanwar, Fatima Sana Shaikh and Sanya Malhotra. 

    MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

    Anooradha Patel Roped In For TV Show 'Sher-e- Punjab: Maharaja Ranjit Singh'

    Anooradha Patel Roped In For TV Show 'Sher-e- Punjab: Maharaja Ranjit Singh'
    Veteran actress Anooradha Patel has been roped in for the upcoming historical drama "Sher-E- Punjab: Maharaja Ranjit Singh".

    Anooradha Patel Roped In For TV Show 'Sher-e- Punjab: Maharaja Ranjit Singh'

    'Haraamkhor' Earns Over Rs 1 Crore In First Weekend

    'Haraamkhor' Earns Over Rs 1 Crore In First Weekend
    The makers of crowd-funded film "Haraamkhor" are ecstatic after it registered an earning of over Rs 1 crore at the box office.

    'Haraamkhor' Earns Over Rs 1 Crore In First Weekend

    Being Shatrughan Sinha's Son Means Having To Carry Forward Legacy: Luv

    Being Shatrughan Sinha's Son Means Having To Carry Forward Legacy: Luv
    Luv Sinha feels he has not carried forward the legacy of his father and actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha in the right manner due to lack of correct opportunities. He says he needs this year to be the one where he makes all the right moves.

    Being Shatrughan Sinha's Son Means Having To Carry Forward Legacy: Luv

    Victoria Beckham Calls Lawyers To Stop Spice Girls Reunion

    Singer-turned-designer and former Spice Girls band member Victoria Beckham has reportedly called in lawyers to stop the remaining Spice Girls from performing the group's back catalogue.

    Victoria Beckham Calls Lawyers To Stop Spice Girls Reunion

    Karan Johar's Memoir 'An Unsuitable Boy' Lays Bare All; Reflects Bollywood's Ambiguity

    Karan Johar's Memoir 'An Unsuitable Boy' Lays Bare All; Reflects Bollywood's Ambiguity
    This much-anticipated memoir of filmmaker Karan Johar has been creating waves on social media after chapters describing his fallout with actress Kajol were leaked on Twitter -- and for candid talk about his sexual orientation.

    Karan Johar's Memoir 'An Unsuitable Boy' Lays Bare All; Reflects Bollywood's Ambiguity

    Shah Rukh Khan: If Aryan And Abram Ever Hurt A Woman, I'll Behead Them

    Shah Rukh Khan: If Aryan And Abram Ever Hurt A Woman, I'll Behead Them
    I tell Aryan and even AbRam never hurt a woman. If you do, I'll behead you. And no, times have not changed. A girl is not your chhadi-buddy; show some respect

    Shah Rukh Khan: If Aryan And Abram Ever Hurt A Woman, I'll Behead Them