Interesting facts to know about Indian Legend Milkha Singh

New Delhi: Born in 1935 in Punjab Province, British India Milkha Singh is the name , which has always made India proud around the world. Earlier Singh and his daughter, Sonia Sanwalka, co-wrote his autobiography, titled- The Race of My Life, which inspired film director Rakesh Mehra to make a biopic on this legend. The Movie has set record at Bix Office. Milkha Singh is one of the rare breed that walks the talk when it comes to giving back to the bravehearts of The Indian Army.Here we share some interesting facts about this legend:Milkha Singh failed thrice in entrance exam of Indian Army. He went through it in his fourth attempt in the year 1951. His athletic abilities came into light in the Army camp and he was selected by the army for special training in athletics after finishing sixth in a compulsory cross-country run for new recruits. He is known also known as flying Sikh , he got this name in 1960 from people of Pakistan after winning a very publicized race against Abdul Khaliq In 1947 ,he was briefly imprisoned at Tihar jail for travelling on a train without a ticket. There have been claims that Singh won 77 of his 80 races. He is known also known as flying Sikh , he got this name in 1960 from people of Pakistan after winning a very publicized race against Abdul Khaliq He has been honoured with Padma Shree award India's fourth highest civilian honour, in recognition of his sporting achievements.He turned down an offer of the Arjuna Award from the Indian government, arguing that it was intended to recognise young sportspeople and not those such as him. As of 2013, he is the only Indian male athlete to win an individual athletics gold medal at a Commonwealth Games. All of Singh's medals have been donated to the nation. They were displayed at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi but later moved to a sports museum in Patiala. Singh sold the movie rights of Bhaag Milka Bhaag to Rakesh Mehra for one rupee but inserted a clause stating that a share of the profits would be given to the Milkha Singh Charitable Trust.