What ‘Dangal’ Star Zaira Wasim’s Apology Letter Should’ve Said

Starring with Aamir Khan in Dangal, Zaira Wasim packed a powerful punch. Here’s us adding the same to her letter.

We’ve rephrased Dangal girl, Zaira Wasim’s apology letter. Read it here (Graphic: Aaqib Raza Khan/TheQuint)

Zaira Wasim, a teenage Kashmiri girl, who moved us through her powerful acting opposite Aamir Khan, saying “I’m not proud of what I’m doing...” says a lot about the social and political pressure she must be facing after coming under the glaring spotlight. Here’s a rephrased version of Zaira’s letter, in sync with the fighter she was on screen and the role model she is.

Here’s the original letter Zaira Wasim posted on her social media accounts yesterday.

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