Akhada

The Akhada (arena) imparts training to women and girls and prepares them to protect themselves in any adverse situation in life.

While wrestling continues to be a ‘men only' sport in India, Swaminath Akhada at Tulsi Ghat is breaking gender stereotypes and age-old traditions.

While the core of the Dangal's story holds true to the real life events of Mahavir Singh Phogat and his family, five real-life facts were changed for cinematic effect. Read on to find out what they were. (Note: You are entering into spoiler territory!)