Paan Singh Tomar is based on the real life of a sportsman-turned-dacoit from Chambal. Tomar, a national steeplechase champion for seven years, quit the sport and joins the army to become a 'Bandit King' of the Chambal Valley.

Produced by UTV Motion Pictures Paan Singh Tomar , starring Mahie Gill alongwith Irrfan, released on March 2 and has emerged a sleeper hit. "We are very heartened with the Box Office and critical acclaim the film has got and we think it is an Oscar contender, no less.

We are very proud of the recognition that the Ministry and Ambikaji has given to our work and commitment," Ronnie Screwvala, UTV CEO and Managing Director, Walt Disney Company India, said in a statement here. Tweet (less)

Lakha was been roped in for an innovative way to seek god's blessings for the new show. He will be seen in a special performance in its opening episode of the show.

He will pay a tribute to Mata Rani in a jagrata and will be joined by the cast, including Rakesh Bedi and his five onscreen daughters. Tweet (less)

Lakha was been roped in for an innovative way to seek god's blessings for the new show. He will be seen in a special performance in its opening episode of the show.

He will pay a tribute to Mata Rani in a jagrata and will be joined by the cast, including Rakesh Bedi and his five onscreen daughters. Tweet (less)

Lakha was been roped in for an innovative way to seek god's blessings for the new show. He will be seen in a special performance in its opening episode of the show.

He will pay a tribute to Mata Rani in a jagrata and will be joined by the cast, including Rakesh Bedi and his five onscreen daughters. Tweet (less)

He has the same determination and grit as me. Farhan is the best choice for the film," Milkha Singh said in a press statement.

Milkha Singh has been interacting and chatting with Farhan for over a few months and has become very fond of him. Recently at an event in Chandigarh, Milkha Singh handed over his 1960 Rome Olympic spikes to Farhan in the presence of his family.

Singh's son Jeev said: "I couldn't have imagined anyone else apart from Farhan to play my father. In my first couple of interactions, I felt internally he is a sportsman.

Acting may be his profession, but he is true sportsman in spirit." The film is directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra.

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He has the same determination and grit as me. Farhan is the best choice for the film," Milkha Singh said in a press statement.

Milkha Singh has been interacting and chatting with Farhan for over a few months and has become very fond of him. Recently at an event in Chandigarh, Milkha Singh handed over his 1960 Rome Olympic spikes to Farhan in the presence of his family.

Singh's son Jeev said: "I couldn't have imagined anyone else apart from Farhan to play my father. In my first couple of interactions, I felt internally he is a sportsman.

Acting may be his profession, but he is true sportsman in spirit." The film is directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra.

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Our source revealed, "Despite the profound exhaustion that had set in given his vigorous schedule, he would still made it a point to entertain the huge crowd that would gather outside his hotel to see him on a daily basis. Ranveer even ends up on the set even before some of the unit members have arrived.

His enthusiasm is extremely motivational for everyone. Says Vikas Bahl, " A lot of time has been wasted earlier due to the weather conditions and other hassles.

So in order to meet our deadlines and the release date, entire unit was requested to speed up things. Ranveer and Sonaskhi being extremely professional, always manage to reach the sets with hair and make up even before the unit was ready.

This made the vibe on the sets very positive." (less)