Milkha Singh passed away on Friday night, June 18, after fighting a long battle with covid-19 in a Chandigarh hospital. The legendary Indian athlete was popularly known as ‘Flying Sikh’. Bollywood actor Farhan Akhtar, who essayed the role of Milkha Singh in his biopic film Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, took to social media to pay his last respects.
The actor shared a photo with Milkha Singh and penned a heartfelt note. He wrote, “Dearest Milkha Ji, A part of me is still refusing to accept that you are no more. Maybe it’s the stubborn side I inherited from you.. the side that when it sets its mind on something, just never gives up. And the truth is that you will always be alive. Because you were more than a large-hearted, loving, warm, down-to-earth man. You represented an idea. You represented a dream. You represented (to use your own words) how hard work, honesty, and determination can lift a person off his knees and get him to touch the sky.”
“You have touched all our lives. For those who knew you as a father and a friend, it was a blessing. For those who didn’t, your story was a constant source of inspiration and a reminder of humility in success. I love you with all my heart”, he added.
About the film
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag is a 2013 Indian biographical sports drama film that featured Farhan Akhtar, Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, Divya Dutta, and Meesha Shafi. The film was directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. The story was based on the life of Milkha Singh, an Indian athlete who was a Commonwealth Champion, Asian champion, and Olympian.
Shibani Dandekar pays tribute to Milkha Singh
Farhan Akhtar’s girlfriend and model Shibani Dandekar also took to social media to pay her last respects. She shared a photo with Milkha Singh and shared a note of her fond memories of meeting him and his family. She wrote, “One of the greatest memories I have is meeting Milkha ji and his lovely family (just the one time) and eating aloo parathas with lots of butter (of course) in his home. He told us stories from his days and what incredible stories they were, the journey of a man with tremendous courage, fighting spirit, and perseverance.”
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