Bollywood movie 'Dangal' inspired Harmanpreet Kaur for her success

Indian Women’s Team sensation Harmanpreet Kaur, in a recent interview, claimed that out of all the Bollywood movies, Aamir Khan starrer ‘Dangal’ inspired her the most. Apart from that, the tale of the Phogat family has always been a matter of motivation for the hard hitting Punjab batter. She also named the Nawab of Najafgarh, Virender Sehwag, as her cricketing idol.

When asked the role of his father, who is basketball and volleyball player, and the movie Dangal in her sporting career, Kaur suggested that both played a crucial role in her performances in International cricket. Kaur, in the interview, revealed that she was ‘insulted and abused’ on numerous occasions when she used to play with the boys during her childhood.

“I used to play with the boys in my childhood where I was insulted and abused many times. The Phogat family always inspires me. But at the end of the day I am glad that along with them I too got recognition after my struggle in a different sport.” claimed Harmanpreet Kaur according to an interview with Xtratime. When asked about her cricketing idol, she had no hesitation to name Viru.

Kaur on Viru and Deepti Sharma

“I can think of no one else other than Virender Sehwag. With due respect to all other cricketers, there is no one as exciting and as aggressive as him. I try to follow him and am a die-hard fan of him. I was overwhelmed when he congratulated me after my special knock.” replied the Punjab powerhouse. In the detailed interview, she was also questioned about the incident with Deepti Sharma against the Australians which made the UP all-rounder teary-eyed.

“Yes I am a bit hot-headed as we belong from Punjabi families. I was batting on 99 and I took 2 runs when the incident happened. I completed my century with the first run and then I showed anger as if either of us would have been out then the match would have gone to the hands of Australia. However, all those are past and the matter ended there.” concluded Kaur.