Updated March 23rd, 2020 at 13:51 IST

Farhan Akhtar’s 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' and other movies on athletes

Farhan Akhtar is one of the popular actors in Bollywood. Read more to know about his 2013 film Bhaag Milkha Bhaag and about some other movies on athletes.

Reported by: Jeet Anandani
| Image:self
Advertisement

Farhan Akhtar is one of the renowned actors in Bollywood. He worked in the film Bhaag Milkha Bhaag in the year 2013. The film was a blockbuster hit and was based on the life of an athlete. Apart from Farhan Akhtar's Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, there are also other Indian movies that are based on the life of athletes. Take a look at a list of movies based on athletes

ALSO READ | Farhan Akhtar Introduces 'littlest Entry' To His Family, Ponders On Name; Netizens Oblige

Movies on athletes

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

The film was announced the best film of 2013. The lead actor of the film, Farhan Akhtar, also won the award for best actor for his phenomenal acting. Following that, the film also won the best director and best story award at the IIFA Awards. 

ALSO READ | Shibani Dandekar And Farhan Akhtar Find Love In The Time Of Quarantine, See Photo

Paan Singh Tomar

Paan Singh Tomar is based on the life of an Indian soldier named Paan Singh Tomar. He was an athlete and won gold medals at the Indian National Games seven times in a row. The lead actor of the film is Irrfan Khan. 

ALSO READ | Farhan Akhtar Says He Had The Best Time Learning Boxing For His Next 'Toofan'; Read More

Soorma

Soorma is based on the life of Sandeep Singh. The role of Sandeep Singh is played by Diljit Dosanjh in the movie. Soorma received mixed reviews and was a commercial success. 

ALSO READ | Farhan Akhtar Spotted At Ex-wife Adhuna Bhabani's BBlunt Salon; See Pics

Eetti

The Tamil movie is written and directed by Ravi Arasu. Actor Atharvaa plays the lead role in the film. The movie is based on the life of an athlete who suffers from a health condition that prevents him from achieving his goals. 

 

Advertisement

Published March 23rd, 2020 at 13:51 IST