Question 1

What surprising athletic achievement did Paan Singh Tomar have before becoming a dacoit?

Accepted Answer

Paan Singh Tomar was a seven-time national steeplechase champion in the 1950s and 1960s.

Question 2

What chilling detail was reported about Tomar's death according to newspaper accounts?

Accepted Answer

It was reported that Tomar was shot while alive and asking for water, with a police officer denying him water by saying 'dacoit has no caste'.

Question 3

Which major international film festival featured 'Paan Singh Tomar'?

Accepted Answer

The film was an official selection at the BFI London Film Festival in 2010.

Question 4

What promise did director Tigmanshu Dhulia make to Irrfan Khan that influenced their collaboration?

Accepted Answer

Dhulia promised Khan a national award for acting when they were classmates at the National School of Drama, leading to their film 'Haasil'.

Question 5

Who was originally considered for the lead role but not cast due to budget constraints?

Accepted Answer

Manoj Bajpayee wanted the lead role, but Tigmanshu Dhulia decided not to cast him for financial reasons.

Paan Singh Tomar

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