Aamir Khan's 'Dangal' since its release has garnered a lot of critical and commercial acclaim. While the film has not only garnered a lot of accolades, but it has been doing a splendid business at the box-office. 'Dangal' since its release has earned almost over Rs 400-crore, and may just dethrone Salman Khan's 'Sultan'.
Aamir's two-year sabbatical has paid off, and everyone has been praising Aamir's performance as Mahavir Singh Phogat in the film. However, Aamir's performance in the film has found a fan in Rishi Kapoor. Bollywood veteran Rishi Kapoor saw the film with wife Neetu Kapoor, and was all praises for Aamir's portrayal of Mahavir Singh Phogat.
Rishi Kapoor praised Aamir and called him “the new Raj Kapoor – showman of our times.”
The actor tweeted, “@aamir_khan, Saw "Dangal"For me you are the new Raj Kapoor-actor,director,producer, showman of our times. Absolutely wonderful.God Bless you!”
Aamir was visibly touched with the high praise and thanked the actor saying, “Sir, that is the biggest compliment I have received! Thank you sir. I'm so touched. Love. a.”