Mumbai: After months of consideration, the makers of ‘Dangal’ have finally found an actress to play the role of Aamir Khan’s on-screen wife. According to reports TV actress Sakshi Tanwar bagged the role.
The actress gained popularity for her role as Parvati in the hit TV series ‘Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki’. The makers reportedly auditioned around 70 actresses all over the country including Mallika Sherawat.
Director Nitesh Tiwar will bring to life the story of Mahavir Singh Phogat in ‘Dangal’. The actor’s daughters on screen will be played by two debutantes Fatima Sana Shaikh and Sanya Malhotra.
Aamir Khan has been undergoing rigorous training to perfect the role of the wrestler. In order to reach 90 kgs the actor has also been following a strict diet. Aamir even met with the real life Phogat sisters Geeta and Babit a couple of weeks ago.
The film is slated to go on floors soon.
