Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra is apparently very fond of Sonam Kapoor and wanted her to be part of all his projects. So when he started working onBhaag Milkha Bhaag he insisted that she work with him on the film. He finds Sonam as one of the most talented actors of our time.

Sonam Kapoor plays the role of Nirmal Kaur, the captain of Indian women’s volleyball team, in the movie, who inspires and turns the tide in Milkha Singh’s life. She encourages him to leave petty stealing and join the army from where he becomes the greatest athlete of our time.

Those who have seen glimpses of the film say Sonam Kapoor and Farhan Akhtar have the best chemistry ever seen. Their romance is so innocent and pure in the film that it touches your heart with simplicity.