Paan Singh Tomar Reviews

"Who you set out to be is not always who you become." It applies bitterly to Paan Singh Tomar's life. Set out to be an athletic champion, he ends up as a bandit. Medals of national championship games are naught for the local police. Although not genuinely interested in the Army or winning the National Championship games, he's not looking forward to a career as a bandit either. His fate had its own plans, though. While I find the character incredibly interesting, there's not enough records on him. Tigmanshu Dhulia has given it his own touch, but it's not quite engaging. Irrfan does justice to the role. Fairly crafted, the movie is suitable for a single watch. The repetitious whining of "I'm not a bandit..." begins to get on nerve, though. Except for that & any other flaw that might have managed to escape me for now, it's a fair game.

A promising start runs quickly into a self-pity driven, the country owes me one because I ran for it tirades from the lead character. Well acted but poor story line ruins it all.

A gem from the Bollywood.

Great portrayal by Irfan Khan. Really makes you understand the reasons and thinking behind becoming a rebel who will even die for his principles and family!

great acting and story.

Undoubtedly the best hindi motion picture of 2012....and watching Irrfan Khan as paan singh tomar u can't help but feel proud of hindi cinema and what it is today
....thumbs up

A true story of an national ex-sports champion sheds light on pathetic state of sports-person's non-availability of support and recognition from government authorities.

"Paan Singh Tomar" is easily the most valiant effort of the year in terms of it's ability to tell a compelling story. The biggest drawback however, the old tired preaching Dhulia seems persistent to keep us reminded of.

Best movie I've seen since Nasiruddin Shah's "A Wednesday". Irfan Khan is terrific in portraying Paan Singh Tomar. A herioc and a heartfelt screenplay inspired from real events that pin points Indian Govt's negligence towards national athletes.

One of the best Hindi movies watched recently. Irfan khan at his best. Very good direction, script and acting. Hats off to its creators !!!

A tale you can't miss!
Stand out performance from Irrfan !!

Understated elegance of Irrfan. Wanted to see more such movies.

Good movie and the director keeps it simple unlike other directors who unnecessary complicate simple characters. Paan singh connects to the common man. First part is more entertaining while the second half was predictable but still good.

Irfan Khan is a brilliant actor

Historically very accurate . A no nonsense film very good film .

Very good performance by Irfan Khan. How a talented athlete turns into a rebel. Well executed film by Tigmanshu.

excellent one. well executed with no nonsense performances. good job tigmanshu and irfan.

Slick. And awesome efforts by one of the actors of the generation, Irfan. Ably supported by character actors who deserve all the accolades coming their way.

A brave effort and class act from the ever so talented Irrfan Khan!