Upasana Singh

I had begun my career with emotional films - Rajasthani film 'Bai Chali Sasariye.' Later I did several films as a heroine, and made the audience cry a lot. I even did action films, where I would play a dacoit or a police officer.

Indian Actress

Milkha Singh

A child, when orphaned, can become anything. If I had not joined the Army, who knows, I may have become a dacoit. I give all credit to the Army; they found Milkha Singh.

Indian Athlete

Understand 'dacoit' is specific to India and Myanmar, not used for robbers in other regions.

Regional Context

In movies, dacoits are often portrayed in turbans or rural attire, riding on horses.

Cultural Depiction

'Dacoit' implies a gang member, not acting alone but as part of a group.