Aamir Khan hops on a video call with Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat after she returns from Paris 2024 Olympics

Aamir Khan gave Vinesh Phogat a video call after she got back from the Paris 2024 Olympics. The Indian wrestler had a significant victory in the semifinals last month but was disqualified from the finals for exceeding the weight limit in the women's wrestling 50 kg freestyle. Despite this setback, the nation rallied behind the athlete's unwavering spirit with full support.

Ever since Vinesh Phogat set foot in India, she has been embraced with immense pride and affection. At the same time, Bollywood icon Aamir Khan reached out to Phogat via video call to offer his heartfelt congratulations on her remarkable Olympic journey.

The viral image of their video call has set the internet abuzz, capturing the moment when former wrestler Kripa Shankar, known for mentoring the actors in Dangal, joined the conversation. Vinesh's joy and gratitude towards the Taare Zameen Par actor were unmistakable in the picture.

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Following the image's viral spread, netizens went into a frenzy. Some fans eagerly anticipated Dangal 2, while others praised Khan for his thoughtful gesture. One user exclaimed, "Champion Hai," another fan confidently declared, "Dangal 2 is on its way!" and a third admirer described it as a "heartwarming moment."

Interestingly, this isn't the initial instance where fans have yearned for a Dangal sequel. Following Phogat's remarkable victory in the Paris Olympics Semifinals, fans flooded social media platforms and voiced their desire for Dangal 2 to portray the wrestler's extraordinary journey.

Dangal, helmed by Nitesh Tiwari, hit the screens back in 2016. This biographical sports drama flick depicted the inspiring journey of ex-wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat, who challenged societal norms to pursue his dream of securing a gold medal for the country. He achieved this by coaching his daughters for the Commonwealth Games.

In his professional endeavors, Aamir Khan is currently engrossed in his eagerly awaited Sitaare Zameen Par project. This sequel to the 2007 movie, Taare Zameen Par, guarantees a comedic journey and features Genelia Deshmukh in a significant role.

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