"I was expecting a higher award than the Arjuna since I won the Padma Shri in 1959 for winning the Commonwealth Games gold in 440 yards the same year," he said, referring to Padma Bhushan. And he said it with a solid, valid reason.
"Don't worry, I am in good spirits...I am surprised, How could I get this infection?...I hope to get over it soon," Milkha had said in his last interaction before being hospitalised, sounding his usual jovial self, supremely confident of his legendary fitness.
"A legacy that inspired a whole nation to aim for excellence. To never give up and chase your dreams. Rest in Peace #MilkhaSingh ji. You will never be forgotten," Kohli shared a picture of him
Farhan posted a picture on Instagram posing with Milkha, who was popularly known as the 'Flying Sikh'.The actor penned a note saying that he refuses to accept that Milkha Singh is no more.
Nirmal, who contracted the deadly virus last month, was brought to Fortis Hospital at Mohali on May 26, two days after Milkha was admitted to the same facility
Mr Milkha Singh was admitted at Fortis Hospital, Mohali in the Intensive Care Unit on 24th May 2021 with covid pneumonia. He is stable and presently on low flow oxygen and medical management