Dangal a much better film than Sultan: Salman

New Delhi: Bollywood heartthrob Salman Khan has come out in effusive praise for the Aamir Khan starrer Dangal, saying that it is a much better film than his 'Sultan', a movie which was based on life of Olympian wrestler Sultan Ali khan. ' My Family saw #Dangal today evening and thought it was a much better film than#Sultan. Love u personally Aamir but hate u professionally !'Salman said in a tweet on Thursday night.

Based on life of India's champion wrestler Mahavir Phogat who battles the tradition of patriarchy to train his daughters Geeta and Babita to realize his dream of making them international wrestling champions, 'Dangal' hit screens yesterday. Directed by Nitesh Tewari, Dangal features Aamir in the title role of Mahavir Phogat and newcomers Fatima sana sheikh and Santa Malhotra as his daughters Geeta and Babita. The film, one of the most awaited films of the year, has been lauded by critics as well as audiences. (UNI)