jnagar-iitk Movie: Paan Singh Tomar Directed by: Tigmanshu Dhulia Writing Credits: Sanjay "chauhan" & Tigmanshu Dhulia Star Casting: Irrfan Khan(as Paan Singh Tomar),Mahi Gill(as Indra),Vipin Sharma(as Major Masand) & Nawazuddin Siddiqui(as Gopi Jadav)The story of Paan Singh Tomar, based on a true story of an athlete and seven-time national steeplechase champion becomes one of the most feared "dacoit"("Baaghi" as Paan prefers to call it) in Chambal Valley after his army retirement.Paan joins the army to serve his country but he is encouraged to participate in distance in international competition because of his good stamina, high energy and good running speed. Soon he brings laurels to his country after winning several gold medals. But his success is short lived when he enters into a fight with his relatives in his village over a land feud. Though he wins the fight in village "panchayat", he and his family are threatened for life. He goes back to the army and even approaches the police for help but his efforts goes in vain. Unfortunately, he has no options but to pick up guns to protect his family which turns him into a dreaded "dacoit".The director has done a great job. He has not only handled the hard- hitting true story of a rebel but also portrayed the forgotten sportsman in an outstanding way.The movie is not well promoted and received in the box office whereas it became a hit later.

khan554427 just watched the review here on IMDb and i m quite disappointed with the 8.3/10 rating this movie must get the rating of at least 9.5/10. best Indian movie ever made on sports. Irrfan is the best actor right now in bollywood. hats off for your performance irrfan u r a real superstar of bollywood. tigmanshu and irrfan make a fine pair as actor and director. they first made haasil and now paan singh tomar but i must say paan singh tomar is far better than haasil.this is the masterstoke of irrfan's ability as an actor.the emotions and expressions he show in this movie were marvellous his comic timing his one liner everything in the film was perfect. Amazing script, amazing dialogue writing fabulous starcaste and magical performance of irrfan khan as paan singh all make this movie a masterpiece. I am really hurt to see that this movie didn't get the applause and honour that it deserve. must watch both classes and masses this movie is for every Indian

Harpal Singh Paan Singh Tomar is an interesting journey of a loyal soldier and a brilliant athlete (infact a national pride) who transforms into a notorious "dacoit" thanks to the 'system".A performance that deserves full marks and demands awards, this one is easily one of Irfan's career best performances. The supporting casts were appropriate in their roles With the current scenario of the nation movies like Paan Singh Tomar needs to be made and promoted which injects "thoughts" inside audience in an entertaining way. It's when the movie ends, and the names of four Indian national champions who died penniless are shown, "Paan Singh Tomar" hits the most.I am sure everyone will love this movie and Indian government will also do something for such unsung heroes !

Vimal Shukla Great tight script, great acting, and great direction.All the actors have done a great job but Irfan is just magnificent- he is turning up as the next Nasruddin Shah.Needless to say Irrfan Khan has delivered superlative performance. He has defined what is called as an 'Effortless Performance'. Brilliant, in fact, no words ! The simplicity shown by director in this movie is worth to be watched. This movie deserves to be in Oscar nominations I would say.The Director does a decent job in making this film into one of the sensible movies made in bollywood, and good job from him for giving Irfan a perfect role in the movie.Overall perfect movie !