![]() Geeta eventually wins the Junior Nationals and goes to an institute in Patiala for further training so that she can participate in the Commonwealth Games. Geeta and Babita both wrestle with boys and beat them, much to everyone's dismay. Mahavir takes the girls to wrestling tournaments. The girls become motivated and willingly participate in Mahavir's coaching. Initially, the girls resent their father for his treatment but they soon realise that their father wants them to have a future and not grow up to be stereotypical housewives. His methods seem harsh, including grueling early morning workouts and short haircuts to avoid lice. Mahavir begins coaching Geeta and Babita in wrestling. But when his older daughters, Geeta and Babita, come home after beating up two boys in response to derogatory comments, Mahavir realises his daughters have the potential to become wrestlers. He gives up his dream thinking that girls cannot wrestle and should only be taught household chores. ![]() He is disappointed when his wife gives birth to four daughters. He was unable to win a gold medal for India and vows that his son will. Mahavir Singh Phogat is an amateur wrestler who was forced to give up wrestling in order to obtain gainful employment.
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