Paan Singh represented India at a national level and at the Asian Games, Tokyo.
No one but Irffan Khan could play a character of such courage , principles and conduct.
The film starts with a news reporter seeking an interview from the most feared dacoit of Chambal.
As the story unfolds in a flashback , we are given peek into the life of an army man who had only one objective to have a full diet. He picks up athletics as a means for a healthy diet & in turn excels in 3000 m steeplechase.
He wins gold medal at the national event 7 times in a row but fails to perform at Tokyo as he is not able to adjust to the new footwear in time.
Irffan is absolutely deep into the skin of Paan Singh , right from his dialect to his demeanour. Circumstances force Paan Singh to settle a feud at his village and take law in his hands.
Technically , the screenplay is taut and the seriousness of the storyline is laced with witty humour.
The scenes between Paan Singh and his wife played by Mahie Gill are sweet and romantic bringing the humour side of the feared dacoit.
Paan Singh without Irrfan would not have been a film so admirable. Mr Dhulia , the director is slowly and steadily getting his due with his filmography boasting of Haasil , Sahib , Bibi aur Gangster too.
Irffan as an actor in my viewpoint is virtuoso! Period.
”Beehad mein to baaghi rehte hain, Parliament mein daaku.”
Rating : 4.0/5.0
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