Mahavir Singh Phogat

A resident of Sector 123 of Radha Kunj Colony, Ramesh Rawat quit his government job in the customs department to help his daughters pursue boxing and wrestling professionally.

When 16-year-old Mahima Rathod watched Dangal, she was unable to control her tears. The reason was simple; she saw her own father, Raju Rathod,in Mahavir Singh Phogat’s character.

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!)

The story of Mahavir Phogat, Indian wrestling's unsung hero, who helped his daughters grapple their way to the top.