Dalip Tahil revealed that Milkha Singh was ‘manipulated’ by PM Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru to visit Pakistan: ‘Milkha told me that Nehru changed his life’. Hindi film news

Veteran actor Dalip Tahil, who portrayed Jawaharlal Nehru in Bhag Milkha Bhag of Rekash Omprakash Mehra, recently opened a memorable meeting with veteran athlete Milkha Singh. He revealed that the conversation not only deepened his understanding of Nehru’s role in Milkha’s life, but also helped him to bring authenticity to his performance on screen.Dalip, who played a small influential role in Farhan Akhtar-Starr, shared that he had specifically asked the film’s team to arrange a meeting with Milkha Singh. An interview with Red FM stated, “He was the same among us, who was actually met Jawaharlal Nehru,” an interview with Red FM stated that direct hearing from Milka would help him better avatar the late Prime Minister’s personality.‘Nehru ji manipulated me by making me captain’During the meeting, Milkha Singh spoke openly with the actor for about four hours. One of the most poignant memories he shared how Nehru persuaded him to travel to Lahore in 1960, despite Milkha’s strong reluctance to compete in the 200 meter incident.“Milkha ji told me,” I did not want to go back to Pakistan, but Prime Minister Pandit Nehru asked me to leave and manipulated me by making me the captain of the team, “Dalip remembered. “Nehru ji did not want to send a politician. He wanted anyone to reduce the tension between the two countries and anyone with dignity.Milkha Singh, who lost both his parents and many brothers and sisters during the violence of Partition, had deep emotional marks associated with his birthplace, which became part of Pakistan. However, according to Dalip, the honor and warmth he received during the journey took him. “He said,” I can’t believe the opposite. ” He was treated so well in Pakistan. ,

‘I want leaves!’ – Request for Milkha for NehruDalip also shared a light-hearted anecdotes with his conversation. After Milkha won from Lahore, Nehru asked him what reward he wanted. “Milkha Singh told me that he said,” I want leaves, “Dalip said laughing. “His wife joked,” If he had asked for 100 acres of land, we would have become a landlord by now! “Dalip concluded, saying, “Milkha Singh told me that Nehru changed his life.”Milkha Singh, known as Flying Sikh, died in 2021.