Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013) – Overview
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language biographical sports drama film directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and inspired by the story of Indian athlete Milkha Singh. Farhan Akhtar plays the titular Milkha Singh, with Sonam Kapoor and Divya Dutta in supporting roles.
The film tells the story of Milkha Singh, also known as the “Flying Sikh”, detailing his hardships, tragedies and eventual success as one of India’s most successful athletes. The film is a heartfelt drama with strong performances, depicting themes of perseverance, courage and redemption, set against the backdrop of post-partition India.
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag Info
Directed by: Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra
Written by: Prasoon Joshi
Produced by: Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, P. S. Bharathi, Rajiv Tandon
Starring: Farhan Akhtar, Sonam Kapoor, Divya Dutta
Cinematography: Binod Pradhan
Edited by: P. S. Bharathi
Music by Songs: Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy
Score: Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy
Production company: ROMP Pictures, Viacom18 Motion Pictures
Release date: 12 July 2013
Awards and Nominations
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag was a critical and commercial success, garnering more than 55 awards and receiving 40+ nominations at various national and international awards functions.
The film scored big at the National Film Awards with wins in Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and Best Choreography, recognising its inspirational theme and technical brilliance.
At the 59th Filmfare Awards, the film swept the board with Best Film, Best Director (Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra), Best Actor (Farhan Akhtar) and awards for costume and production design, among others, cementing its status as a year’s most successful film.
At the IIFA Awards, it scored an impressive victory in Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, and several technical awards in cinematography, editing, and screenplay.
Further, it received awards at Screen Awards, Zee Cine Awards, Producers Guild Awards, and Global Indian Music Awards, for its music, background score and performances.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Director | Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra |
| Lead Actors | Farhan Akhtar, Sonam Kapoor |
| Music Composer | Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy |
| Background Score | Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy |
| Cinematography | Binod Pradhan |
| Editor | P. S. Bharathi |
| Budget | ₹410 million |
| Worldwide Gross | ₹2.1 billion |
| Distributor Share | ₹48–55 crore |
| Release Date | 12 July 2013 |
| Filming Locations | India (Punjab, Delhi Cantonment, Ladakh), International (Australia, Italy, Japan, Thailand) |
| Awards & Nominations | Multiple Filmfare Awards winner |
| Remakes | N/A |
Plot
The movie is based on the story of Milkha Singh, the Indian athlete who overcomes a troubled past to become one of the nation’s best runners. The film is set against the backdrop of India’s partition and starts with a young Milkha seeing his family being mercilessly murdered, and subsequently fleeing as a refugee to India.
Milkha struggles to make ends meet, turning to small-scale crime, before later enlisting in the Indian Army and taking to running. He starts training under the tutelage of his coaches, and gradually evolves into a national runner. His hard work and perseverance earn him a place on the international stage, where he represents India with honour.
But Milkha’s journey is not without its challenges. He experiences emotional and personal struggles, including the loss of family and friends, and setbacks in his career, including a pivotal race that he cannot forget. Eventually, he comes to terms with his past and fears and redeems himself by achieving extraordinary success on the international stage.
The movie not only displays his sporting triumphs but also his personal struggles, as he overcomes his personal demons through determination, hard work and belief to become the “Flying Sikh.”
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