Things are not so hunky-dory between real-life wrestling champ Sangram Singh and Dangal's celluloid wrestler Aamir Khan.
Apparently, Aamir wanted Sangram to play his main opponent in the ring in Dangal so that the grand finale fight would look real.
Of course, Sangram's character had to lose the competition.
But Sangram, an Olympian wrestling champion, has refused to do that.
"I have the highest regard for Aamirji and when he asked me to be part of Dangal, I was most happy," says Sangram. "Unfortunately. I had to lose the match with Aamirji. This I couldn't do."
Too much pride?
Protests Sangram, "Nahin, pride ki baat nahin. It is to do with preserving the dignity, respect and love that my country has given me. Just for the pleasure of being seen on screen with Aamirji, I can't play a loser. It will disappoint my supporters."
Sangram wishes both Aamir and Salman Khan all the best with their wrestlers' roles.
"With superstars like Aamirji and Salmanji playing real-life wrestlers, the sport will get some positive attention. Just like hockey did when Shah Rukhji played a hockey player in Chak De! India."
