'Aamir is the new Raj Kapoor': Rishi Kapoor applauds the actor for Dangal

Mumbai: Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, ‘Dangal’ is receiving all kinds of rave reviews from everywhere ever since its release. The film did not only earn critical acclaim but is also doing a splendid business at the box office.

Aamir Khan’s performance, who plays the lead in the film, was praised by all, and now, the actor has found a fan in Rishi Kapoor. Rishi, who saw the film with his beautiful wife Neetu, absolutely loved Aamir’s performance.

Rishi Kapoor praised Aamir by calling him “the new Raj Kapoor – showman of our times.”

Rishi tweeted, “@aamir_khan, Saw "Dangal"For me you are the new Raj Kapoor-actor,director,producer, showman of our times. Absolutely wonderful.God Bless you!”

Aamir Khan thanked Rishi for the sweet compliment by saying, “Sir, that is the biggest compliment I have received! Thank you sir. I'm so touched. Love. a.”

‘Dangal’ is based on the life of Mahavir Singh Phogatand his wrestler daughters, Geeta and Babita.

Apart from Aamir, the film also starred Fatima Sana Shaikh and Sanya Malhotra.