The film is lovingly crafted and technically on point, employing flashbacks, archived footage and historical references to great effect and the mark of Mehra's brilliance is evident in every frame. 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. 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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