Priyanka Chopra Says 'Mary Kom' was Physically and Emotionally Demanding
4 years ago

Priyanka Chopra Says 'Mary Kom' was Physically and Emotionally Demanding

News 18  

Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas on Thursday said playing the role of a living national icon in Mary Kom put a load on her, adding that it is an experience that will always stay with her. The actress took to Instagram to recall essaying the starring role in the 2014 biopic “Mary Kom”. An amazing team and an equally supportive Mary herself saw me through it all.” Priyanka will next be seen in the film adaptation of “The White Tiger”, which she has also executive produced. She is currently developing an untitled comedy with Mindy Kaling and Dan Goor, and also working on Russo Brothers’ “Citadel” and “The Matrix 4”.

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Mary Kom: Never give up on your dreams no matter how difficult the journey
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Mary Kom: Never give up on your dreams no matter how difficult the journey

Deccan Chronicle  

However, her rise to success was not without roadblocks. When you talk to Olympic medal winner and six-time world champion, Mary Kom, it is easy to be struck by the sporting icon’s undying passion for boxing. Appearing visibly disappointed over not being able to take part in the Paris Olympics, Mary Kom says, “If you have a hunger inside, you …

If Priyanka Chopra feels a northeastern actor should've played Mary Kom, then Ben Kingsley shouldn't have been Gandhi
2 years, 11 months ago

If Priyanka Chopra feels a northeastern actor should've played Mary Kom, then Ben Kingsley shouldn't have been Gandhi

Firstpost  

Where was this gyan when Priyanka Chopra Jonas not only played Mary Kom but also declared herself the perfect fit for the role? In an interview with me after the release of the film, the real Mary Kom had only compliments for Chopra Jonas and the film: “I broke down, and cried. Little did we know that a day would …

Actor thanks Priyanka for acknowledging lack of appropriate casting in Mary Kom
2 years, 11 months ago

Actor thanks Priyanka for acknowledging lack of appropriate casting in Mary Kom

Hindustan Times  

Manipur actor Lin Laishram, who talked about lack of diversity in the casting of the film Mary Kom, has now appreciated actor Priyanka Chopra's acknowledgement of it in a recent interview. Lin Laishram reacts to Priyanka Chopra's comment on Mary Kom casting. Last year, while speaking to Free Press Journal, Lin said, "I admire Priyanka for her hard work, she …

Priyanka Chopra says ‘someone from the northeast’ should have played Mary Kom
3 years ago

Priyanka Chopra says ‘someone from the northeast’ should have played Mary Kom

Hindustan Times  

Priyanka Chopra reflected on her casting in Mary Kom and said that the role should have gone to someone from the northeast. In an interview with Vanity Fair, Priyanka said, “When I played Mary Kom, I was very sceptical taking it on in the beginning because she was a living, breathing icon and she made place for so many female …

Mary Kom director defends Priyanka Chopra's casting: 'Amitabh Bachchan played Anthony Gonsalves without being Christian'
3 years, 5 months ago

Mary Kom director defends Priyanka Chopra's casting: 'Amitabh Bachchan played Anthony Gonsalves without being Christian'

Hindustan Times  

As the spotlight once again fell on Priyanka Chopra's culturally inauthentic casting in the sports biopic Mary Kom, filmmaker Omung Kumar defended hiring Priyanka for the job by citing historical examples and claiming that he has 'promoted Manipur the way no one else has'. In the film, the Jamshedpur-born Priyanka Chopra played the Manipuri boxer, while the Haryana-born Darshan Kumaar …

Priyanka Chopra Hails Mary Kom After Boxer's Exit From Tokyo Olympics: 'You Make Us Proud Every Time'
3 years, 5 months ago

Priyanka Chopra Hails Mary Kom After Boxer's Exit From Tokyo Olympics: 'You Make Us Proud Every Time'

ABP News  

Global star Priyanka Chopra, who portrayed the role of legendary Mary Kom in the 2014 National Award Winning biopic film on the boxer, penned a heartfelt appreciation note for the athlete after she exited from the Tokyo Olympics on Thursday. Mary Kom, the face of India's boxing contingent, faced a shocking defeat -- split decision -- at the hands of …

Priyanka Chopra showers praise on Mary Kom after her Olympics exit: 'What ultimate champion looks like'
3 years, 5 months ago

Priyanka Chopra showers praise on Mary Kom after her Olympics exit: 'What ultimate champion looks like'

Hindustan Times  

Actor Priyanka Chopra has shown her support towards boxer Mary Kom after she suffered a shocking defeat at the Tokyo Olympics. Sharing a picture of Mary Kom on her social media handles, Priyanka wrote, "This is what the ultimate champion looks like… Bravo @MangteC … you’ve shown us how to go the distance with passion and dedication. "I thought I …

Priyanka Chopra's Mary Kom co-star Lin Laishram says it was 'heartbreaking' to see her in title role
3 years, 6 months ago

Priyanka Chopra's Mary Kom co-star Lin Laishram says it was 'heartbreaking' to see her in title role

Hindustan Times  

Axone actor Lin Laishram has said that it was 'heartbreaking' to see someone not from the North East be cast as Mary Kom in the boxer's 2014 biopic. Lin Laishram played a supporting role in Mary Kom, starring Priyanka Chopra. In an interview, Lin Laishram said that she would've loved to play the part herself, but would have been equally …

Lin Laishram on Priyanka Chopra playing Mary Kom: 'A girl from Northeast could have been cast to represent us'
3 years, 7 months ago

Lin Laishram on Priyanka Chopra playing Mary Kom: 'A girl from Northeast could have been cast to represent us'

Hindustan Times  

Model-actor Lin Laishram, who hails from Manipur, has spoken about discrimination during casting in the 2014 film Mary Kom. Lin said that though Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who played the protagonist, worked hard for the film, a girl from the Northeast or Manipur 'could have been surely cast to represent us'. Lin Laishram and Priyanka Chopra Jonas worked together in 2014 …

Parineeti Chopra got tips from Priyanka Chopra on getting right look for Saina: 'Even she doesn't look like Mary Kom'
3 years, 9 months ago

Parineeti Chopra got tips from Priyanka Chopra on getting right look for Saina: 'Even she doesn't look like Mary Kom'

Hindustan Times  

Actor Parineeti Chopra will be seen as Saina Nehwal in the sports star's upcoming biopic. Parineeti Chopra in Saina and Priyanka Chopra in Mary Kom. Speaking to Pinkvilla, Parineeti revealed that Priyanka, who starred in the biopic of boxer Mary Kom, suggested that she focus on getting the character's 'feel' right. Because even she doesn't look exactly like Mary Kom …

Priyanka Chopra, Amitabh Bachchan and others hail 'magnificent' Mary Kom
6 years, 1 month ago

Priyanka Chopra, Amitabh Bachchan and others hail 'magnificent' Mary Kom

India TV News  

Mary Kom's latest victory, which has led her to become the first woman boxer to claim six World Championship gold medals, is a testimony to women power and an example of how age and motherhood have not stopped her from chasing her dreams, said Indian film fraternity members, hailing the "magnificent" athlete's feat. Mary Kom on Saturday outclassed Ukraine's Hanna …

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