Farhan Akhtar has managed to perfect Milkha Singh’s look in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s biopic and is working hard on getting his running action and body language right

Farhan Akhtar was initially nervous about acting in a biopic but it was director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra who convinced him that he was the perfect choice to play India’s ace athlete Milkha Singh. Farhan knew that if he took up Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, he would have to do complete justice to Singh’s character as he is one of India’s biggest sports icons. The first look of the film is now out and Farhan has definitely managed to perfect the look of the athlete with his long hair and beard. But even as he shoots for the film, the actor is working really hard to get Singh’s running action and mannerisms right. Farhan had met ‘The Flying Sikh’ before starting his preparations, which helped him get into the skin of the character. Click here to read more