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Milkha Singh

Milkha Singh died on Jun 18, 2021; no marriage at the time of death is publicly recorded. Past relationships on record include Nirmal Saini.

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Milkha Singh, the 'Flying Sikh', was an Indian sprinter who won Commonwealth and Asian Games gold. He died in 2021.

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Who has Milkha Singh dated?

  1. 1962 — Jun 13, 2021

    Nirmal Saini

    married · Confirmed

    Milkha Singh met Nirmal Saini, then captain of India's women's volleyball team, in Ceylon in 1955 and married her in 1962; their son is golfer Jeev Milkha Singh. She died of Covid-19 on 13 June 2021, five days before him.

What is Milkha Singh's zodiac sign?

NameZodiac signNationality
Milkha SinghThis page Libra Indian
Nirmal SainiFormer wife Libra Indian

Zodiac signs are Western sun signs worked out from public birth dates; nationality is from Wikidata. A dash means the information is not public. Rumoured links are not included.

Frequently asked questions

Who was Milkha Singh married to?

Milkha Singh died on Jun 18, 2021; no marriage at the time of death is publicly recorded.

Who has Milkha Singh dated?

Milkha Singh's sourced relationship history: Nirmal Saini (married, 1962–2021).

How many times has Milkha Singh been married?

Milkha Singh has one recorded marriage: Nirmal Saini (1962–2021).

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