By Archisman Dinda and Mrinal Shekar

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Milkha Singh's phenomenal flight to fame

Milkha Singh, an orphan who was displaced during India’s partition, rose to become the one of the greatest athletes India has ever seen

Milkha in action in France in 1960. Farhan Akhtar, right, portrays him on the big screen.

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