“Athletics talent is more prominent in the villages than in the urban a...” — Milkha Singh Quote

“Athletics talent is more prominent in the villages than in the urban areas because the main factor determining the difference is hard work which is an integral part of an athlete's training.”

“When 'Bhaag Mikha Bhaag' was released, no matter where I went - Australia, England or Canada, people around the world used to say 'Farhan is Milkha Singh's ditto copy.'”

“The first time I ever wore a shoe was in 1955 during the trials for the Melbourne Olympics.”

“You learn early in athletics that you'll have ups and downs.”

“It was important for me to have something to fall back on and not just rely on my athletics to get me through everything because, clearly, at any point, something could happen.”

“I love the game. I love to watch. I watch it with my kids. I'm able to divorce the beauty of the athletics from the corporate entity that is the National Football League.”