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Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag", deemed a moving and inspirational tale of life of Indian sprinter Milkha Singh, managed an impressive Rs.8.5 crore business on its opening day. The movie, which released Friday, features Farhan Akhtar as the Flying Sikh, and he is said to have got as real as it gets for the role. A paid preview of the movie Thursday minted Rs. 1.5 crore, and the buzz for the movie only ended up getting a boost. On its opening day, the movie made Rs. 8.5 crores across India, where it opened in 1,500 screens. According to trade analyst Taran Adarsh, "'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' had an amazing pick up in evening shows on Friday". Confirming the same, Piyush Raizada, director, Delight Cinemas, said: “It had a good occupancy on Friday, and it will do well this weekend.” Co-produced by Viacom18 Motion Pictures and Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra Pictures, the movie was much-awaited ever since it was announced, and then its powerful and clean-cut trailer opened to viewers. Farhan's performance, which is a result of several personal sessions with the man himself - Milkha Singh, has been immensely appreciated, while actresses Sonam Kapoor and Divya Dutta also make their mark with small, but meaningful performances. Members of the film fraternity have been heaping praises on the project, with some saying, it will "go down in history". Until then, "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag" on Bollywood's box office!
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' gets tax exemption in Maharashtra
Showing exemplary attentiveness to the film's far-reaching inspirational impact, the Maharashtra government on Saturday granted tax exemption to Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag", a biopic on former athlete Milkha Singh. The speedy manoeuvre has taken Mehra by complete surprise. "We anticipated a tax exemption. But the fact that the Maharashtra government acted so speedily is very heartening. The film would now be accessible to those middle-class Indians who cannot afford the ticket prices at multiplexes. That thought makes me very happy," said Mehra. The filmmaker hopes other states would follow suit and grant the movie a tax exemption in the coming week. Actor Farhan Akhtar, who plays Milkha Singh in the movie, said: "I'm extremely grateful to the Chief Minister and Revenue Minister of Maharashtra for their support in this regard. They've ensured that Milkhaji's inspiring life would now be accessible to many more citizens in Maharashtra." "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag" released July 12.
SRK hails 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag', praises 'Flying Farhan'
Shah Rukh Khan has praised the forthcoming film "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag", based on legendary Indian athlete Milkha Singh's life, for being a "lovely experience". He also said his friend Farhan Akhtar's performance as the Flying Sikh is inspiring. The film, releasing Friday, is directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. "The only race you can't win is the race against your past. What a lovely experience is 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag'. Thanks Rakyesh and you inspire me, my Flying Farhan," Shah Rukh posted on Twitter. SRK had co-produced "Don 2" with Farhan, a successful actor-filmmaker. "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag" also stars Sonam Kapoor, who is still riding high on the success of her last release "Raanjhanaa".
Sonam teary-eyed at 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' promo launch
Sonam Kapoor was teary-eyed at the promo and music launch of her film "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag", and said she was emotional because of the effort put into the film. "The promo shows the blood, sweat and toil of everyone who has worked in the film. This is why I started crying," she said at the launch held here Wednesday. Produced and directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag", the story of legendary athlete Milkha Singh, stars Farhan Akhtar and Sonam. The film is all set to release on July 12.
Farhan is fabulous in 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag': Vidya Balan
Vidya Balan, paired opposite director-actor Farhan Akhtar in the movie "Shaadi Ke Side Effects", Saturday lauded the actor's performance in "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag". "I have just seen the movie and he has done a fabulous job as Milkha Singh," Balan said on the sidelines of the launch of artist Sohini Mukhopadhyay's first solo Rabindra sangeet album "Dukkho Rakhi Sukh O" by Asha Audio Company here. Directed by Rakyesh Omprakash Mehra, the biopic based on legendary Indian athlete Milkha Singh's life that released Friday managed an impressive Rs.8.5 crore business on its opening day. "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag" also stars Sonam Kapoor, who is still riding high on the success of her last release "Raanjhanaa". Balan's forthcoming movie "Shaadi Ke Side Effects" is a sequel to the 2006 hit film "Pyaar Ke Side Effects".
Bhaag Milkha...' album hits digital platform June 14
Sony Music has decided to digitally release the soundtrack of forthcoming film "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag" a week before its original launch on demand from fans. The album will have an online release June 14, and it'll be followed by the usual launch June 21. Post spectacular musical success of 2006 movie "Rang De Basanti", this is Sony Music’s second project with director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. “Zinda”, the first song from “Bhaag Milkha Bhaag” sung by Siddharth Mahadevan, was released on YouTube May 30 followed by “Mere yaar” and “Maston ka jhund”. Sanujeet Bhujabal, marketing director, Sony Music India, said: “We released 'Zinda' two weeks ago and since then have been getting calls to release the album in its entirety.” "The video of the song has received humungous likes and comments demanding the immediate release of the entire album. We along with Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra Productions have decided to make the entire album available to fans earlier. We are supremely confident of the music and want fans to have access to it as soon as possible,” added Bhujabal. A biopic on former Indian athlete Milkha Singh, “Bhaag Milkha Bhaag” will see filmmaker-actor Farhan Akhtar in the title role and Sonam Kapoor will be seen as his love interest.