Two years after being called ‘anti-national’, Aamir Khan honoured by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

Dangal was based on the story of Mahavir Singh Phogat and his struggle to train his two daughters, Geeta Phogat and Babita Phogat, to win accolades in wrestling, a sport that is usually dominated by men. Aamir, while receiving the award, thanked all the writers and the directors he has worked in his over two decade long career. “Today wherever I am, the credit goes to all the writers who have written my films. I am here because of the directors and writer for the wonderful work they’ve done. I thank all of them,” he said.

Aamir Khan with RSS Chief Mohan Bhagvat and Lata Mangeshkar. See pics 

Express Photo By Ganesh Shirsekar.

A helping hand from Actor Aamir Khan to Lata Mangeshkar during the 75th Master Deenanath Mangeshkar. Express Photo By Ganesh Shirsekar.

Actor Aamir Khan,with RSS Chief Mohan Bhagvat ( Lata Mangeshkar in background) during the 75th Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Awards. Express Photo By Ganesh Shirsekar

Express Photo By Ganesh Shirsekar

Veteran actor Vyanjathimala was another recipient of the award, which is in the memory of renowned theatre actor and classical vocalist Dinanath Mangeshkar, who was also father of singing legends Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle. Lata was present at the occasion where former cricketer Kapil Dev was also honoured for his outstanding contribution to Indian cricket.