Paan Singh Tomar is film based on a true life story of an Athlete turned Dacoit and has been directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia ( Haasil, Saheb Biwi aur Gangster, Shagrid). Paan Singh Tomar stars Irrfan Khan and Mahie Gill in the lead role.
The film premiered at the 2010 British Film Institute London Film Festival to a great response from the Audience.
A series of life changing events however forced Paan Singh to give up athletics, pick up the gun and become the scourge of the infamous Chambal valley in central India. Filled with deep emotions and fateful twists, Paan Singh Tomar is a gritty, no holds barred action adventure set in the heart of India’s gangland, Chambal.
The film is an untold true story of a simple farmer, a loyal soldier and a champion athlete who became one of India’s most dreaded dacoits! Paan Singh was a small town lad who went on to win the steeplechase at the Indian National Games for 7 consecutive years! He broke the national record, a feat that was unsurpassed for 10 years!
Produced by Ronnie Screwvala, Paan Singh Tomar, a UTV Motion Pictures release in out in cinemas now.
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