EXCLUSIVE: Ishika Gagneja Reveals She Was NOT Aware That Aamir Khan Would Take Her Audition For Dangal; States, “Bahut Bada Shock Tha, Kisiko Bataya Nahi Tha”

Ishika Gagneja is a young actress best known for her roles in Aamir Khan’s Dangal and Dhadak opposite Janhvi Kapoor. The actress is now all set to be a part of the big franchise Border 2, opposite Diljit Dosanjh and Sunny Deol. In an exclusive interview, the young actress recalled her early days as a child and shared how she landed her role in Aamir Khan’s Dangal. Read on to know all that she shared.

Ishika Gagneja On Being A Part Of Dangal

Recalling how her journey with Dangal began, Ishika spoke about how her father first came across the casting call and how the audition process unfolded. She shared, “Mere father ne Mukesh Chhabra Casting Company ke Facebook page par ek casting requirement dekhi thi ki Dangal ke liye wo teenage ladkiyaan dekh rahe hain. Toh unhone meri profile bhej di thi. Phir unhone audition ka clip maanga tha. Maine aur meri chhoti behen ne woh poora Geeta-Babita wala scene karke bhej diya. Phir unhone humein Mumbai bulaya aur yahan par humare auditions hue, joh Aamir sir, Nitesh sir, Mukesh sir ne khud liye. Hum log ke liye bahut bada shock tha, kisi ko bataya nahi tha ki Aamir sir aa rahe hain. And when he came, everyone was in awe, and then we performed the scene right with him.”

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The actress continued, “Then humari pehelwani classes hui, that didn’t work out, but they said we want to test you for another part in the film.”

Ishika Gagneja Recalls Sweet Moment With Nitesh Tiwari

Ishika recalled an encounter with Dangal director Nitesh Tiwari, saying, “And then after the audition, they told me I was locked for that part. Toh jab main set par gayi, Nitesh sir ne mujhe phone par mera hi audition dikhaya aur bola, ‘Yeh kar do, same to same, yahi chahiye hume.’ Uske baad jab humne scene shoot kiya, Nitesh sir said, ‘I’ve gotten everything, but ek director ka mann lalchi hota hai. Ek aise karo jaise aap karoge, if you were in this girl’s position, do whatever you would have done,’ and I think that’s the scene he put.”

The actress’s recollection offers a fascinating glimpse into the intense yet nurturing audition process behind one of Bollywood’s most celebrated films. From an unexpected audition with Aamir Khan himself to finally getting locked for her role, Ishika’s journey stands as a reminder of how preparation and instinct can create magic on screen.

About Dangal

Dangal was co-produced by UTV Motion Pictures and Aamir Khan Productions. Featuring Aamir Khan as Mahavir Singh Phogat, with Fatima Sana Shaikh and Zaira Wasim portraying Geeta Phogat, and Sanya Malhotra and Suhani Bhatnagar as Babita Phogat. Sakshi Tanwar played their mother. The film remains one of the highest-grossing films in Hindi cinema history.

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Varsha Tiwari

Varsha Tiwari is a budding content writer passionate about Bollywood, pop culture, and the stories behind the spotlight. She enjoys breaking down trends, celebrity moments, and film narratives into engaging, reader-friendly content. Always curious and observant, she is currently pursuing a Master’s in Communication and Journalism. Outside of writing, she enjoys painting because storytelling doesn’t always need words to make an impact.