दंगल
Dangal - Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
Mhaari chhoriyan chhoron se kam hain ke?
— Mahavir Singh Phogat
Context:
This line is spoken by Mahavir at various points, often to his wife or to dismissive villagers, to justify his belief in his daughters' potential.
Meaning:
Translating to "Are my daughters any less than boys?", this is the film's most iconic line. It encapsulates the core theme of gender equality and serves as Mahavir's defiant challenge to the patriarchal society that questions his decision to train his daughters.
Gold jeeti toh misal ban javegi... aur misalein di jaati hai beta, bhooli nahi jaati.
— Mahavir Singh Phogat
Context:
Mahavir says this to Geeta over the phone before her final Commonwealth Games match, urging her to aim for nothing less than gold to make a lasting impact.
Meaning:
"If you win gold, you will become an example... and examples are given, my child, not forgotten." This quote highlights Mahavir's vision. He isn't just training his daughter to win a medal; he's training her to create a legacy that will inspire generations of girls to come.
Main tera baap hoon, hamesha tujhe bachane nahi aaunga.
— Mahavir Singh Phogat
Context:
This is said during a poignant moment where Mahavir has to let Geeta take charge of her own fight, emphasizing that a coach or a parent can only guide, but the final effort must come from the individual.
Meaning:
"I am your father, I won't always be there to save you." This line signifies a crucial lesson in self-reliance. Mahavir teaches Geeta that while he can provide her with the skills and training, she is the one who ultimately has to fight her own battles in the ring and in life.