Click it and Unblock the Notifications
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag Actress Divya Dutta on Milkha Singh: He Was So Full Of Life (Exclusive)
Divya Dutta had one of the standout roles in Milkha Singh's biopic Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013) starring Farhan Akhtar in the titular role. She played Milkha's elder sister Isri, and her emotional and dramatic portrayal created a strong impact. Naturally, like most of the cast, Divya too, had met and shared unforgettable moments with The Flying Sikh. Divya was left devastated after the country's athletic legend passed away due to complications from a COVID-19 infection on June 18. Speaking exclusively to Filmibeat, Divya Dutta recalls her most cherished memories and her feelings about the passing away of Milkha Singh.
'Reminiscing About His Memories With Him Was Unforgettable'
"It was special for me to portray Irsi, a character that was an integral part of his life. He always said these two women (his wife and sister) "have been special to me and my life", and to hear him narrating his stories with his sister with his wife was a very cherished memory. It was beautiful to be able to have a peek into the life of such an accomplished person. What made it all the more special was the fact that he narrated it with so much joy. Reminiscing about his memories with him was unforgettable. When we saw the film together, I remember he held my hand very tight and he was so emotional. Since then we developed a bond and whenever I went to Chandigarh, I would visit Milkha ji and his wife Nirmal and thoroughly enjoy our cup of chai together," remembers Divya.
'He Was Ecstatic About Seeing His Life On Screen in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag'
"With his passing, it feels like the end of an era. I'll always remember him as an affectionate man who always accepted challenges, who was so full of life. Witnessing his persona made you feel like life is worth living. He was always elated, he was overwhelmed. I think his wife would convey the sentiments more than him, Milkhaji was the quieter sort," she says.
"As I express my emotions, I can recall Milkha ji's moist eyes when he embraced us. He was ecstatic about seeing his life on screen in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. To see so many people getting inspired by him was, of course, very joyful for him, too," adds Divya.
