R. O. Mehta has created an praiseworthy piece of cinema. "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag" is a wonderful piece of narration of the life of a self-made legend who rises to glory paving his way through tragedy and dismay. Active confrontations only lead to making him a tougher guy, who finally earns the title of "The Flying Sikh" from the head of what is called the rival nation, Pakistan.

The movie grabs attention with its quick switches from the past to the present, commenting upon the mental state of Milkha who has been shown to be a witness to a whole lot of eye-protruding sights. The title is derived from his father's last words asking him to run away from the hungry-for-lives murderers created at the time of partition.

Also incorporated in the movie is a traditional-Indian-cinema- requirement, an unrequited love story which thankfully does not overshadow the main theme, although love was responsible for pushing Milkha to quit being a thief.

Farhan Akhtar, a persona that induces inspiration has flaunted an enviable body and wonderful performance, well complemented by Pavan Malhotra, Yograj Singh, Divya Dutta and others. The technique has been apt to create an awe as well as induce goosebumps in the audience.

All in all, it is a journey of hard work, distractions, resentment, consequent abhorrence, focus and emotions. A medley of all this contributes to making him what he really was...

Well it had an effect on me too- I ran fast as I could to get home after the movie, because I knew my parents were restless to kick my butt off.... ;)