Port Blair, November 19: The Directorate of Information and Publicity, A&N Administration will be arranging the screening of popular feature film “Bhaag Milkha Bhaag” on 23rd November 2013 at DBRAIT auditorium, Pahargaon and on 24th November 2013 in the PBMC auditorium as evening shows (From 5.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m). This feature film is based on the real life of the great sportsperson of India and Padmashri awardee, Milkha Singh. The screening of the film will further inspire the young and budding sports talents of these islands.
These shows have been organized free of cost for the general public as well as students. The Education department has been requested to motivate and encourage the students to witness the movie in large numbers.
Milkha Singh the former Indian track and field sprinter is also known as The Flying Sikh. Milkha Singh as of 2013 is the only Indian male athlete to win an individual athletics gold medal at a Commonwealth Games. Milkha Singh (born 1935) was introduced to the sport while serving in the Indian Army. He represented India in the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome and the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. He was awarded the Padma Shri, India’s fourth highest civilian honour, in recognition of his sporting achievements.
