It might have appeared unusual for a disciplinarian like Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra to divert attention from his upcoming period drama to a Punjabi film. But the reason was rather special — he wanted to personally promote the latest outing of Japtej Singh, who played young Milkha in Rakeysh’s 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' (2013).

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and Japtej Singh