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Once Upon a Time in Mumbai

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  "Once Upon a Time in Mumbai" is a Bollywood crime drama film directed by Milan Luthria and released in 2010. The movie is set in the 1970s and revolves around the rise of the underworld in Mumbai. The story is loosely based on real-life events and characters. It follows the lives of two prominent gangsters, Sultan Mirza (played by Ajay Devgn) and Shoaib Khan (played by Emraan Hashmi). Sultan Mirza is a powerful and respected underworld figure known for his principles and a Robin Hood-like persona. Shoaib Khan, on the other hand, is a young and ambitious gangster who aspires to dethrone Sultan Mirza and become the ruling force in Mumbai's underworld. The film explores their complex relationship, showcasing Sultan Mirza as a mentor to Shoaib Khan while Shoaib gradually transforms into a ruthless and power-hungry mafia don. The narrative also incorporates a love triangle involving Sultan Mirza, Shoaib Khan, and an aspiring actress named Rehana (played by Kangana Ranaut). ...
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"Dangal" is an Indian biographical sports drama film released in 2016.  Directed by Nitesh Tiwari the film is based on the real-life story of  Mahavir Singh Phogat, a former wrestler and coach from Haryana,  India. The movie stars Aamir Khan in the lead role,  along with Sakshi Tanwar, Fatima Sana Shaikh, and Sanya Malhotra. The story revolves around Mahavir Singh Phogat who is determined to fulfill his unfulfilled dream of winning a gold medal for India in wrestling.  However, circumstances prevent him from accomplishing his goal. Undeterred, Mahavir decides to train his daughters, Geeta and Babita, in wrestling. Initially resistant to the idea, the two young girls eventually embrace  the sport under their father's rigorous training. The film portrays their  journey from being inexperienced and unskilled to becoming successful wrestlers in their own right. Overcoming societal norms, the girls face numerous challenges, including gender stereotypes, soc...