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Milkha Singh's Last Interview: Recalling Biopic & Fitness
In his last interview before he passed away, Milkha Singh, the famous runner, talked about the movie made about his life, 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag.'
He was very impressed with how the actor, Farhan Akhtar, trained to look like him.
Singh also liked the idea of making movies about sportspeople to encourage young people to do sports.
He shared stories about watching movies in his younger days.
Even at an old age, Milkha Singh stayed active and healthy through exercise.
Milkha Singh's last interview discussed his biopic 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' and his appreciation for Farhan Akhtar's portrayal.
He praised the trend of sports biopics, hoping to inspire future generations of athletes.
Singh recounted his early experiences with cinema, including watching silent films in his youth.
He maintained a fitness regime, even at 91, crediting exercise for his health during the pandemic.
Singh was a friend of Raj Kapoor and enjoyed the films of the 1940s and 50s.
- Who
- Milkha Singh.
- What
- Milkha Singh's last interview reflecting on his life, the film 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag,' and his views on sports and cinema.
- Where
- The interview took place in India.
- When
- The interview was given before his death on June 18, 2021.
- Why
- To reflect on his life, the film about his life, and to share his thoughts on sports biopics.
Initial Movie Perceptions
Filmmaker's Perspective
Movie Critique
Initial Movie Perceptions
N/A
Filmmaker's Perspective
The filmmakers focused on telling the story.
Key facts
- Athlete
- Milkha Singh
- Nickname
- 'The Flying Sikh'
- Biopic Title
- Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
- Actor
- Farhan Akhtar
- Last Interview Date
- Prior to June 18, 2021
Quotes
Milkha Singh
Legendary athlete
“I know there is a film on (MS) Dhoni. Films are also being made on other sports personalities like PT Usha and Kapil Dev. It's a very good trend. I enjoyed watching Bhaag Milkha Bhaag very much. Many such sports films should be made so that the upcoming generation draws inspiration from the sportspersons of our country, win medals at the Olympics and Asian Games, and make India proud.”
NDTV
“When Bhaag Mikha Bhaag was released, no matter where I went -- Australia, England or Canada, people around the world used to say, 'Farhan is Milkha Singh's ditto copy'. I even went to see Farhan train during the film's making and saw him run 100 metres in 11 seconds! He was not a professional athlete, but he trained hard to become one.”
NDTV
Sources
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