Geeta Phogat was born on December 15, 1988 in Balali, Haryana, India. She has been married to Pawan Kumar since November 20, 2016.
Daughter of Mahavir Singh Phogat.
Geeta Phogat is a freestyle wrestler who won India's first ever gold medal in wrestling at the Commonwealth Games in 2010.
Aamir Khan's film Dangal is loosely based on her and her sister's lives. Her role in the movie is played by Fatima Sana Shaikh and her younger self is played by Zaira Wasim.
Elder sister of Babita Kumari, Ritu, Sangeeta, and Dushyant.
Cousin of Vinesh Phogat & Priyanka Phogat.