Aamir Khan and wrestler Vinesh Phogat catch up on a video call; netizens hope ‘Dangal 2 is on its way’! – Times of India

Aamir Khan recently video-called Vinesh Phogat following her return from the Paris 2024 Olympics. Phogat, who made history with a semifinal win in women’s wrestling 50 kg freestyle, faced disqualification from the finals due to being overweight. Despite this setback, her remarkable performance was widely celebrated across the nation.

Since her arrival in India, Vinesh has been greeted with immense pride and affection.

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan also reached out via video call to extend his heartfelt congratulations for her impressive Olympic journey.
A snapshot of their video call has gone viral, featuring not only Aamir and Vinesh, but also former wrestler Kripa Shankar, who was a mentor to the cast of Dangal. Vinesh appeared genuinely touched by the gesture from the star of Taare Zameen Par.

The viral photo prompted an excited reaction from internet users. While some fans speculated about a possible Dangal 2, others praised Aamir for his thoughtful gesture. Comments included “Champion Hai,” “Dangal 2 is on its way!” and “A lovable moment,” with many fans adding red heart and thumbs-up emojis on X (formerly Twitter).
This isn’t the first time fans have expressed a desire for a Dangal sequel. Following Phogat’s success in the Paris Olympics Semifinals, many took to social media to advocate for a follow-up film to showcase her remarkable journey.

Dangal, directed by Nitesh Tiwari and released in 2016, was a biographical sports drama about former wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat, who overcomes social obstacles to train his daughters for the Commonwealth Games.