Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013)

I am shocked, dismayed, disappointed, etc. that this movie is somehow rated as high on these pages as it is. It starts out as a comedy, crosses over into serious tragedy (the partition), spends time as a rom-com (romantic-comedy), is definitely a beefcake vehicle for its star (Akhtar) and his muscular torso, and adds a pro-India, anti-Pakistan polemic into the mix. Oh, did I forget to mention the Australian "Sheilas"" This is like 9 different movies spliced into 1 long reel. It's got everything except Nazis, polar bears, and aliens from another planet. And long; oh my god it's long. If this is the best that Indian film makers can do, they had better not give up their day jobs. But pleasedon't go into Information Technology. I have enough trouble with computers.

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag is all about 8 things.1. People PAIN during partition.2. Paving Positive path to possess love.3. Long lasting sister and brother affection.4. Teacher and student bonding.5. Learning from mistakes.6. Not repeating same mistakes.7. Pride in representing family,organization and country.8. Discipline, Dedication, Determination and Will-power.One of the best biopic movies of the world. World needs to know and learn about this living legend Milkha Singh of India. A must watch! "Without burning inner self there is no glow."

BHAAG MILKHA BHAAG is a biopic directed by Rakyesh Omprakash Mehra, starring Farhan Akthar and Sonam KapoorBased on the real life story of an awesome athlete "The Flying Sikh" Milkha Singh and his role played very well by Farhan Akhtar the multi talented person has put his heart and sole in the movie. Farhan Akhtar's tough physical training for this role pays great dividends on screen. Overall, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag is an award-winning film. It shows us the life of Milkha Singh through his very own eyes and deserves a standing ovation for its performances, writing and direction.

This movie could have been good, but the Australia scenes and its length make it an embarrassment.Firstly, Farhan Akhtar was indeed brilliant in his role, and he deserves all the kudos he gets.However, the Australian scenes were so lazy it actually boggles my mind. The film's perception of what 1956 Australia looked like is so terrible that I wanted to leave the movie. The women have hairstyles that did not exist, they were clothing that did not exist, flags are proudly displayed that did not exist (Malaysia and Iran's current flag).SPOILERS!!!A father would not let his daughter go out on a night on the town, let alone with an Indian. Beer bottles that were displayed did not exist. The idea of an Indian athlete sleeping with his coach's daughter is absurd in 1956 Australia. I can go on, but I'll leave it at this, no historical accuracy was even attempted. The length is far too long and shows lazy editing. I am not sure when India will demand its filmmakers to make some attempt at an accurate historical depiction of a scene, but this movie fails for me, for that reason.