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Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

2013 · 186 min

An emotionally charged, inspiring journey through trauma and triumph, with visceral race sequences and a powerful sense of perseverance.

Directed by
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra
Genres
Drama
Starring
Farhan Akhtar, Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, Divya Dutta
Tagline
You know him as 'The Flying Sikh'. Now you will see his Real Story.
Overview
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.

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Directed by
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra
Genres
Drama
Starring
Farhan Akhtar, Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, Divya Dutta
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Tone
  • upliftingstrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 1 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • survival
  • grief
  • ambition
  • identity
  • redemption
Places
  • small town
  • big city
  • countryside
Era
period
Audience
teen
Form
  • true story
  • nonlinear
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Action5
Horror2
Humour3
Realism8
Romance4
Tension6
Darkness6
Complexity5
Emotional weight8

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Directed by
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Written by
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Music
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Cinematography
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Country
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Languages
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