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Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

भाग मिल्खा भाग

“You know him as 'The Flying Sikh'. Now you will see his Real Story.”

Synopsis

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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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag - Official Trailer 2013

Type: Trailer • Published 2017-11-25

Release History & Theatrical Window

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

October 28, 2016

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBlockbuster Success (5.43x ROI)

Production Budget

$4.6M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$25M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

5.43x

+$20.4M net gain

Theatrical Status

Mega Hit

Box office tier

Budget: $4.6MWorldwide: $25M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra
Screenplay & Story
Prasoon Joshi
Original Score
Loy Mendonsa, Ehsaan Noorani, Shankar Mahadevan
Original Title
भाग मिल्खा भाग
Country of Origin
India
Spoken Languages
Hindi
Runtime
3h 6m
Production Budget
$4.6M
Worldwide Gross
$25M
Production Studios
Viacom18 Studios

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra

Screenplay & Story

Prasoon Joshi

Original Score & Music

Loy Mendonsa, Ehsaan Noorani, Shankar Mahadevan

Director of Photography

Binod Pradhan

Film Editing

P S Bharathi

Producers

P S Bharathi

Department Leadership Roster

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra

Director

Prasoon Joshi

Screenplay

P S Bharathi

Producer

Loy Mendonsa

Loy Mendonsa

Original Music Composer

Dolly Ahluwalia

Dolly Ahluwalia

Costume Design

Allan Amin

Stunt Coordinator

Ehsaan Noorani

Ehsaan Noorani

Original Music Composer

Shankar Mahadevan

Shankar Mahadevan

Original Music Composer

P S Bharathi

Editor

Binod Pradhan

Binod Pradhan

Director of Photography

Acropolis

Production Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

India (CBFC)U

Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Bhaag Milkha Bhaag.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Bhaag Milkha Bhaag about?

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.

Who directed Bhaag Milkha Bhaag?

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag was directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra.

Who stars in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag?

The principal cast of Bhaag Milkha Bhaag includes Farhan Akhtar, Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, Divya Dutta, Pavan Malhotra, Rebecca Breeds.

When was Bhaag Milkha Bhaag released and how long is it?

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 3h 6m.

What was the box office and production budget of Bhaag Milkha Bhaag?

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag had a reported production budget of $4.6M and grossed $25M at the worldwide box office (5.43 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).

Who composed the musical score for Bhaag Milkha Bhaag?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Bhaag Milkha Bhaag was composed by Loy Mendonsa, Ehsaan Noorani, Shankar Mahadevan.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Bhaag Milkha Bhaag?

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.).