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Kiran Rao Thanks Kashmir School For Backing 'Dangal' Actress

Darpan News Desk IANS, 09 Dec, 2015 01:18 PM
  • Kiran Rao Thanks Kashmir School For Backing 'Dangal' Actress
Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan's wife Kiran Rao, who has co-produced his forthcoming biographical sports drama film “Dangal”, on Wednesday visited the school here of child actress Zaira Wasim, who will be essaying the role of younger Geeta Phogat in the film.
 
Kiran visited Zaira's school to meet the principal to thank her for the support the school has given to Zaira, read a statement.
 
The school, St. Pauls International Academy, not only gave Zaira leave for the number of days she is shooting for “Dangal”, but also gave her a personal tutor so that she does not miss on her studies. This, Kiran felt was very important and a great thing to do.
 
During her visit, Kiran received a very traditional and warm welcome from the students.
 
“Dangal”, which is slated to release on Christmas next year, is co-produced by Aamir Khan Productions and UTV Motion Pictures. 
 
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the films also stars Sakshi Tanwar, Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra, among others.
 
Fatima Sana Shaikh will play the older Geeta Phogat in the film

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