: Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's biographical sports drama saw Farhan Akhtar undergo a legendary physical transformation to portray the "Flying Sikh," Milkha Singh. The film set a high standard for sports biopics in India.

Ironically, this critically acclaimed art-house film (featuring Irrfan Khan) was also pirated heavily. The "exclusive" appeal here wasn't about spectacle, but about accessibility, as it had a staggered international release.