We hear Singh was extremely touched by this gesture.
Also Read - KGF 2: Here's how Yash's vision made Prashanth Neel's small movie into a pan-India monster – deets inside But Rajiv Tandon, CEO of Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra Pictures Pvt Ltd, recently said in an interview that they wanted to express their gratitude to the sportsman and hence they gave him a Re 1 note printed in 1958 - the same year Singh won his first gold medal in athletics, in the Commonwealth Games. He refused to charge a single penny from the makers of the film. It is a blessing that this film was made and the inspiring story of India's greatest sporting hero told to a generation who might otherwise never have known the legend of 'The Flying Sikh.The makers of Bhaag Milkha Bhaag pay tribute to the veteran athlete by giving him a Re 1 currency note that was printed in 1958Īll Milkha Singh wants is that Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra makes Bhaag Milkha Bhaag in a way that inspires young and talented runners to win more medals in the field of athletics. But there is rarely a moment when you are disengaged from either the protagonist or his story.īhaag Milkha Bhaag is Farhan's film, but in the end it is Milkha Singh's story. Where the film falters is in the meandering, slightly muddled timeline and the over-stretched narrative, which becomes at times too ponderous. Lyrically poetic, the music lends even more gravitas to the story, underscoring each moment. Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy's score demands acknowledgement, from the rousing 'Zinda' to the lilting refrains of the love tracks. The film is lovingly crafted and technically on point, employing flashbacks, archived footage and historical references to great effect and the mark of Mehra's brilliance is evident in every frame. But Farhans Milkha doesnt fake it for even a. MOVIE REVIEW:-PLUS POINTS: 1st-Farhan Akhtar,I dont know how fast Milkha ran. Genre: Biopic Duration: 3 hours 8 minutes Story: A film inspired by the legendary Indian athlete, Milkha Singhs life and journey. Seen through the eyes of the boy Milkha, the portrait of carnage is stark and there are moments that are gut-wrenching in their brutality and heart-rendering in their pathos. BHAG MILKHA BHAG Reviewed by: Bhupender Soni.
The milieu of displacement in post-partition India and the chaos of the refugee camps is authentically recreated. Sonam Kapoor is perfectly cast as the innocent village belle who captures Milkha's heart, while Divya Dutta is exceptional in a poignant role as his protective elder sister. His child counterpart too, deserves mention for a performance far beyond his years.īarely recognisable as the heavily bearded Sampuran Singh, Art Malik is a welcome addition to the Indian film fraternity, bringing resonance in key scenes. The film belongs to Akhtar and he proves himself worthy of the iconic role. The physical transformation is evident and Akhtar runs like a born champion, but his artistry lies in subtly conveying the many shades to Milkha's personality, while capturing both the physical agony that his ambitious undertaking demands and the simmering psychological torment that is the driving force behind his athletic prowess. He wears the character of Milkha like a second skin, his cheeky impudence, his defiance and his determination inspire and charm you all at once. The film charts his journey from the displaced child who witnesses the massacre of his family to impoverished jawan, national sporting hero and pride of India - a journey that led him to take part in the Olympics and overcome the haunting memories of his past to compete at the Indo-Pak games, where he fulfilled his dream of breaking the world record for the 400m.īhaag Milkha Bhaag evokes every possible emotion in the viewer as you are swept along on Milkha's tumultuous journey - and somehow changed by the experience.įarhan Akhtar is exemplary in the role of a lifetime. A stint in prison turns him around and he is recruited to the Indian army, where his prowess on the track is quickly recognised. Traumatised by the bloodletting, the young Milkha joins a gang and turns to petty crime in a bid to survive. Milkha Singh's idyllic childhood is desecrated by the partition of India in 1947. Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's portrait of India's most venerated athlete captures the indomitable spirit of a man whose life was marred by tragedy, but which ultimately propelled him to personal glory. The story of Milkha Singh is so evocative that it is impossible not to be moved by the extraordinary events and accomplishments of his life.
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