Milkha singh autobiography download

In a small village in Punjab, little Milkha Singh grew up, loved by his parents, surrounded by open fields where he could run, play, and fly kites. In the heat of summer, when he had to walk to school barefoot, he would run like the wind so he could get home fast. And then, one day, in the midst of terrible violence and upheaval, his family and home were snatched away forever. Milkha, still a teenager, found himself alone and friendless, till he was recruited into the Army. Here, he finally found his passion and joy—running.

Despite overwhelming odds, Milkha trained and practised with one goal in mind—to become the best runner for India. Eventually, he did do so—winning medals in international and national sporting events, creating records that stood the test of time, and becoming an inspiration for every Indian forever.

In this well-researched and lucid biography, the astonishing life of Milkha Singh comes alive—a story that will inspire and motivate generations of Indians.

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The Race of My Life

Born in 1932 in undivided India, Milkha Singh is arguably one of India’s most iconic male athletes. All through his professional career, his mantra for success has been regular practice, hard work, selfdiscipline, dedication and the determination to perform to the best of his abilities. Although he stopped participating in competitive events in the early 1960s, he has dedicated his life to sports. Milkha Singh has always been a romantic at heart, and he is today a contented husband, a proud father and an indulgent grandfather. The Farhan Akhtar starrer—Bhaag Milkha Bhaag is a biographical film that depicts his early life and career.

Published by Rupa Publications India Pvt. Ltd 2013 7/16, Ansari Road, Daryaganj New Delhi 110002 Sales Centres: Allahabad Bengaluru Chennai Hyderabad Jaipur Kathmandu Kolkata Mumbai Copyright © Milkha Singh 2013 Introduction Copyright © Jeev Milkha Singh 2013 Foreword Copyright © Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra 2013 While every effort has been made to trace copyright holders of the photographs and obtain permission, this has not been possible in all cases; any omissions brought to our attention will be remedied in future editions. All rights reserved. No

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