According to sources, Sonam Kapoor charged only Rs. 11 for Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. It is supposed to be a 'shagun' from Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra.
Rakeysh is very fond of Sonam Kapoor and wanted her to be part of all his projects. So when he started working on Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, he insisted her presence in the film. He considers Sonam to be one of the most talented actors of recent times.
Sonam Kapoor plays an important and special role in the film. She plays the role of a girl who turns the tide in Milkha Singh's life. She inspires him to leave robbery and theft to join the army - that is when he becomes a great athlete!
Those who have seen glimpses of the film are all praise for the chemistry Sonam Kapoor and Farhan Akhtar share. Their romance is said to be innocent and pure in the film, so much that its simplicity touches one's heart.