‘My mom used to like her a lot on television’: Aamir Khan shares story behind casting Sakshi Tanwar in Dangal

Aamir Khan revealed that Sakshi Tanwar was his idea for the role of Daya Kaur in Dangal, inspired by his mother’s admiration for the actress. He praised Tanwar’s professionalism and acting prowess, noting her ability to grasp and deliver subtle changes with heart. Tanwar expressed disbelief and gratitude for becoming part of the critically acclaimed and commercially successful film.