Castle Stuart: Jeev Milkha Singh was torn between two major decisions ahead of the Scottish Open beginning Thursday – defending the title he won 12 months ago at the same course or stay back at home to attend the premiere of ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’ – the film made on his father, legendary athlete Milkha Singh.

“It’s a big week for the family. Me winning last year and defending this week and the movie on my father’s life coming out on Friday,” said Jeev.

Jeev would have loved to spend the week with his family, not only because of the premiere but also because of the finger that is still bothering him. If Jeev is successful in defending his title, he will qualify for the British Open at Muirfield next week, otherwise he plans to take five weeks off from competition in order to finally heal his troublesome finger.

Talking of the movie on his father, he said, “It’s a movie on his life history. It’s an inspirational movie – it’s not only for sporting people. It’s for people from any area in life. It’s a movie on a person who has a struggle in life but he’s still come out successful and made it. I’ve seen the movie and I personally feel that it’s going to be one of the best movies India produces this year. It’s going to get a lot of awards, and it’s a message to the youths and everybody out there that has hardships in life, but if you hang in there, you work hard, you still can make it.

Egged on by his father, Jeev decided to defend his title and then go back to celebrate the release next week. He hopes to shrug off some indifferent form as he prepares for the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open title at Castle Stuart Golf Links. Jeev won his fourth European Tour title with a play-off victory over Francesco Molinari 12 months ago, but has had only one top-ten finish since and missed the cut in his last four starts.