Calling Zaira Wasim an exceptional talent, Dangal director Nitesh Tiwari on Thursday said he respected the young actor's decision to quit films if her heart was not in it. Wasim made her Bollywood debut with the 2016's sports drama along with Aamir Khan and was last seen in Secret Superstar (2017) also backed by the superstar.

The 19-year-old Srinagar-born National Award announced her decision to quit acting on social media in June, saying it interfered with her faith and religion. Tiwari said he wishes Wasim all the best and hopes she gets what she is looking for. "Even if I had not spotted her (Wasim) for the film, I would still believe that everyone has the right to choose or live his or her life the way he or she wants to, just the way I live my life according to my terms and conditions. Whatever decisions I take are mine.