The life of Paan Singh Tomar is a tragic transformation from a decorated national hero to a feared outlaw, a story immortalized by the 2012 biographical film Paan Singh Tomar starring Irrfan Khan. 1. The National Athlete: A Record-Breaking Run
: He was killed in a police encounter in October 1981 in the Bhind district of Madhya Pradesh. Film Production & Reception Director & Cast : Directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia and produced by UTV Motion Pictures . The cast featured Irrfan Khan (Paan Singh), Mahie Gill (his wife), Vipin Sharma Nawazuddin Siddiqui Release & Budget : Made on a shoestring budget of approximately ₹45 million (US$530,000) index of paan singh tomar extra quality
The Film and Legacy