Paan Singh Tomar was released in 2012 and was directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia. It stars Irrfan Khan in the lead role of Paan Singh Tomar, and Mahi Gill as his wife. The film portrays the journey of Paan Singh Tomar, who starts off as a steeplechase runner in the Indian Army and wins several medals for his team and country. However, he is forced to quit the Army due to personal reasons and returns to his village in Chambal, where he discovers that his family has been mistreated by the local authorities.
In order to seek justice for his family, Paan Singh Tomar takes up arms and becomes a bandit, robbing from the rich and giving to the poor. He gains a lot of popularity in the area and becomes a folk hero. However, the authorities are not pleased with his actions and a police officer named Bhanwar Singh is tasked with capturing him. The film ends tragically, with Paan Singh Tomar being killed in an encounter with the police.
Paan Singh Tomar was highly acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, and received several awards, including the National Film Award for Best Feature Film and the Filmfare Award for Best Actor for Irrfan Khan. The film is a powerful portrayal of the life of a man who was failed by the system and forced to take up arms to seek justice for himself and his family. It sheds light on the harsh realities of life in rural areas and the corruption and apathy of those in power.