Bhaag Milkha Bhaag: Milkha Singh expressed his gratitude at trailer and music launch

He is tagged as the ‘flying Sikh’ of India and the sportsman feels that now the youngsters will know more about him too. At the launch, the ace (former) Indian track and field sprinter, Milkha Singh made his presence count at the event with the star cast of the flick; Farhan Akhtar, Sonam Kapoor and director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. Milkha is having a strong belief that after this film youth will become familiar about him and the coming generation will also keep his name in their minds.

At the event, Milkha shared that he is not fond of watching movies but today wherever he goes, he comes to know that people are loving the kind of work Farhan has done in the flick and how he has completely transformed himself to appear like him. He also revealed that many filmmakers had approached him earlier to make a film on him but this time it was his son Jeev who asked him to allow Rakeysh to make a movie on him.

Milkha recalled his memory and shared, “it were the people of Pakistan who gave me the tag of "Flying Sikh" and that we all should be thankful to Pakistan for that.” And this is something that many may not be aware of. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag is slated to release on July 12 and the makers and Milkha himself are expecting the youth to come and cherish Milkha’s contribution to Indian sports via this film.