Outlook Towards Society Changed After Working With Aamir Khan: 'Dangal' Girls!

Fatima Sana Shaikh and Sanya Malhotra, the two young actresses who play Aamir Khan's onscreen daughters in the upcoming film Dangal, believe that working with the superstar has changed them not only as performers, but also as individuals as they now feel more compassionate towards the society. "I was never a person who would take interest in politics, social issues or current affairs. Since I have been working with AK (Aamir Khan) for the last two years not only as an actress for our film Dangal, but also as an intern, his concern and compassion towards society influenced me a lot," said Fatima, who plays wrestler Geeta Phogat in the movie.

"Now I am more well-versed with what is the plight of water in our country, how farmers are suffering... That way, our outlook has changed towards society," she added. Seconding her, Sanya, who essays wrestler Babita Kumari in the movie, said: "Yes, that is true. Just observing him and knowing his thoughts and opinion on social issues, influenced both of us. I think it helped us to become better individuals."

Aamir Khan is one of the Bollywood superstars who is known for his humanitarian works whether it is his NGO Paani Foundation that works towards a drought-free Maharashtra or hosting a talk show like Satyamev Jayate where he raised issues on social injustice and gave commoners a platform to voice their thoughts. Referring to the same, Sanya said,

"As an actor, he gets all the love from the society that he wants to give back through has social works. I think that is a big lesson we have learnt that life is not just about solving our personal problems, but being compassionate towards society. Now we know how small actions of every citizen can benefit a larger group of people."