Prithipal Singh

"All played brilliant hockey, but as always some were superb: Prithipal Singh, who scored 11 of India's 22 goals in the tournament will be remembered particularly for he was like the Rock of Gibraltar," said legendary radio commentator Melville De Mellow, when describing the Indian team's performance in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.

Prithipal Singh was known as the world’s most feared penalty corner specialist of his generation. He stunned everyone with his remarkable performances at the Olympics. His life story has now inspired a feature film which is set to be released early next year. Here are five interesting facts about Prithipal's life.