His professional success leads to arrogance, creating a rift in his marriage. This personal conflict culminates when their newborn son dies due to a rare blood type, a tragedy for which Aarfa blames Sultan’s absence during the birth.
Years later, a middle-aged and out-of-shape Sultan joins a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) league to raise funds for a blood bank in his son's name, symbolizing his internal and external battle to "get up each time you fall down". Production and Realism Sultan (2016)
Motivated by his love for Aarfa (Anushka Sharma), an aspiring wrestler herself, Sultan transitions from a carefree local to a world-class champion, winning at the Commonwealth Games and the Olympics. His professional success leads to arrogance, creating a
Critics praised Salman Khan's "raw intensity" and "physical commitment," comparing the performance to classic sports dramas like Raging Bull . Anushka Sharma was also noted for her restrained and strong portrayal of Aarfa, a character with her own distinct goals and agency. Production and Realism Motivated by his love for
The film is structured as a journey of redemption, shifting from Sultan's initial success to his later struggle to reclaim his dignity.