- The film is a biographical sports drama about famous Indian athlete Milkha Singh, known as "The Flying Sikh". It depicts his childhood during the partition of India, his time in the army, and his racing career. - After losing his parents during the partition, Milkha Singh overcomes many hardships including living in refugee camps. He discovers his talent for running in the army and begins competing professionally. - At the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne, Milkha Singh is distracted by a romantic encounter and loses the final race, but he is determined to improve. He goes on to break the world record for the 400m race. - The film culminates in Milkha Singh representing India in a race against