A Masterstroke!

Rating: 10/10 (18 July 2013)

Based on the life of Indian Sport Legend Milkha Singh, 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' is A Masterstroke! A Biopic that inspires, engages & enlightens. A Winner All The Way!
'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' Is The true story of the "Flying Sikh" - world champion runner and Olympian Milkha Singh -- who overcame the massacre of his family, civil war during the India-Pakistan partition, and homelessness to become one of India's most iconic athletes.
'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' unfolds the daring & courageous life of Milkha Singh, superbly. Prasoon Joshi's Screeenplay adapts The Flying Sikh's Story so amazingly, it left me spell-bound at many places. I particularly loved the depiction of Milkha's relationship with his Sister. Those portions are the high point of the enterprise. Even the races are executed masterfully. Joshi's Screenplay is terrific from start to end.
Rakeyesh Omprakash Mehra's Direction is outstanding. He handles each chapter of Milkha Singh's life with great imagination. A job very well-done! Cinematography is top-class. Editing is razor-sharp. Music by Shankar-Eshaan-Loy is lovely.
Performance-Wise: Farhan Akhtar is flawless as Milkha Singh. He plays the legend so well, you just forget you're watching an actor performing! An Award Worthy Performance! Divya Dutta as Milkha Singh's suffering sister, is incredible. Her performance is heart-breaking. Sonam Kapoor is wonderful in a cameo. Pawan Malhotra enacts his part like a pro. Yograj Singh is good. Prakash Raj is efficient. Master Jabtej Singh plays the younger Milkha Singh & he's delightful. Dalip Tahil is adequate.
On the whole, 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' is a must see!