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While he was a champion athlete who represented India at the 1958 Asian Games in Tokyo, he did not win an Olympic medal. His primary triumphs were at the National Games of India.
: The first act follows Paan Singh's discovery of his athletic talent while serving in the army. His motivation was simple: athletes were allowed to eat as much as they wanted. He went on to represent India at the 1958 Asian Games and set a national record that stood for a decade. Index Of Paan Singh Tomar
: Driven by injustice and the need to protect his family, Tomar turns into a "baaghi" (rebel) in the Chambal Valley, leading a gang and engaging in several violent encounters.
Won Best Feature Film and Best Actor at the 60th National Film Awards. Marketing & Outreach While he was a champion
: The film won Best Feature Film and Irrfan Khan won Best Actor at the 60th National Film Awards. IMDb Rating : 8.2/10. Movie Specifications Release Date March 2, 2012 (India) Runtime 2 hours 15 minutes Language Genre Action, Biography, Sport, Crime
The film follows the tragic true story of an Indian soldier and athlete who becomes a dreaded dacoit (bandit) in the Chambal Valley after being failed by the system. His motivation was simple: athletes were allowed to
as Gopi: A member of Paan Singh's gang who later betrays him.
The film features a stellar ensemble cast that brings the raw, unforgiving atmosphere of the Chambal Valley to life.
Despite seeking help from the police and local administration with his medals in hand, he was ignored.