'Dangal' is tax free in Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow: Aamir Khan's wrestling drama 'Dangal' has been made tax free in Uttar Pradesh.

A decision to this effect was taken by the state cabinet meeting presided over by Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav here yesterday, an official spokesman said today.

The tax exemption is in keeping with government policies, the spokesman said.

The film, based on the life of wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat and directed by Nitesh Tiwari released in the theatres today.