Director Nitesh Tiwari revealed writing five different versions of ending for 'Dangal'. Explaining his decision, Nitesh wrote, "It was very alarming for us as writers as the audience knew that Geeta [Phogat] was going to win...Now how do we make it a little...different for the audience?" "We decided Mahavir Singh (played by Aamir Khan)...has to be outside," added Nitesh.