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North East shown in good light in 'Mary Kom': Priyanka Chopra

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<span style="background: #F6F6F6; color: #111111; font-family: Arial;">Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra today said efforts were made to cast
people from the North East in the biopic 'Mary Kom' in which she essays the
role of the Olympic boxer from Manipur. To give an authentic look to the film
"a deliberate attempt was made to cast people from the North East region
and <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Nepal</st1:place></st1:country-region>.
My coach was also from <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Nepal</st1:place></st1:country-region>...
It was also important that the cast was from the North East as it was a story
about Mary (from Manipur)" Priyanka, who came here to promote the film
'Mary Kom', said. When asked why she had been chosen for the lead role and not
someone from the region, the 32-year-old 'Barfi' actress said, "The
producers of the film settled for me. "Nobody represents the Northeast in
Bollywood among the top few actors. We have shed a lot of light on the region
which has always reeled under darkness," Priyanka said. Priyanka described
working with Mary Kom and boxing coaches from Manipur as fun. "I had been
to Manipur 3-4 times, stayed with Mary and her family, went to her boxing
academy, her church. As I wanted to bring out her personality, I would call her
for details. She was happy for me being cast in the role," Priyanka
said. Asked if it was difficult preparing for the role of the Olympic boxer,
Priyanka said, "As a girl it was very difficult to build those muscles. I
had to build them in three months what Mary did in 15 years."
"It was very painful getting hit by the boxers. They were all from the Indian
team and made me look a lot real because they are real. It was my
responsibility as an actress and I did the best I could," Priyanka said.
On the decade-long ban on Hindi films in Manipur depriving the people there
from seeing the film on their role model, Priyanka said, "We tried to
be an exception. Mary also spoke to the government there. It is a decision
beyond us. "I respect Mary Kom for how she managed home and career very
well. Despite her humble beginnings she achieved so much and brought laurels
for the country," she said. "I knew of Mary as an Olympic medal
winner but not being a three-time Boxing World Champion. I am helping to raise
money for her boxing academy," Priyanka added. Earlier in the day
Priankya's scheduled press conference in Guwahati to promote her film was
boycotted by journalists protesting against the event
organisers' misbehaviour. The scribes complained that they were kept
waiting on National Highway 37, where the five star hotel of the press meet was
located, under blazing sun for over two hours. Priyanka's press meet was later
organised at a different venue with the attendance of only a few reporters,
including this correspondent</span></div>
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North East shown in good light in 'Mary Kom': Priyanka Chopra

Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra today said efforts were made to cast people from the North East in the biopic 'Mary Kom' ...

Mary Kom Wants Priyanka Chopra In Another Role

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After actress Priyanka Chopra donned the role of Olympic boxing champion MC Mary Kom in the recently released biopic, the latter wants Priyanka in another role.</div>
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Priyanka Chopra who impressed all with her performance as Mary Kom in the movie by the same name, is likely to become the brand ambassador of a boxing academy.<span style="font-size: 17px; line-height: 24px;">The boxer from Northeast, Mary Kom has a boxing academy at Manipur and in order to make the same popular, she wants Priyanka to be as the brand ambassador of the academy.</span></div>
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"I will soon approach her (Priyanka) to become the brand ambassador of my boxing academy. Hopefully she will agree," said Mary Kom.</div>
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Well, Priyanka certainly did all justice to the boxer's role in the movie <em style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Mary Kom</em> and thus, there can be no better face than PeeCee as brand ambassador of Mary Kom's boxing academy.</div>
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Priyanka Chopra's movie <em style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Mary Kom </em>has made a fine start at the Box Office and has received rounds of applause from all corners.</div>
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Mary Kom Wants Priyanka Chopra In Another Role

After actress Priyanka Chopra donned the role of Olympic boxing champion MC Mary Kom in the recently released biopic, the latter wants...

'Mary Kom' mints over Rs.8 crore on opening day

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<span style="font-family: 'Droid Sans', 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: large; text-align: start;"><b>One of the most awaited Bollywood films of the year, Priyanka Chopra-starrer "Mary Kom" is said to have garnered collections of over Rs.8 crore on its opening day.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Droid Sans', 'Trebuchet MS'; text-align: start;"><b>"The film has made Rs.8 crore plus on its opening day," a source from the movie's co-producers Viacom18 Motion Pictures, told IANS. </b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Droid Sans', 'Trebuchet MS'; text-align: start;"><b>"Mary Kom", a biopic on the five-time boxing champion M.C. Mary Kom's life, is directed by first time director Omung Kumar and co-produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Droid Sans', 'Trebuchet MS'; text-align: start;"><b>The makers are happy with the response to the film which released across 1,800 screens in the country Friday. The release was preceded by a world premiere at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival.</b></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: 'Droid Sans', 'Trebuchet MS'; text-align: start;">"'Mary Kom' has delivered a strong opening day and set a new first day benchmark for heroine-centric films. The word of mouth is positive and Priyanka's standout performance has touched a chord with audiences across sections," Ajit Andhare, chief operating officer, Viacom18 Motion Pictures, said in a statement.</span><span style="font-family: 'Droid Sans', 'Trebuchet MS'; text-align: left;">They are confident that the film will do well.</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Droid Sans', 'Trebuchet MS';"><b>"The film is further set for a strong weekend," Andhare added. </b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Droid Sans', 'Trebuchet MS';"><b>A story of a strong willed Manipur-based girl, who faced all odds to pursue her passion and who continued to follow her love for boxing even after becoming a wife and a mother of two, "Mary Kom" released in 1,800 screens in the country.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Droid Sans', 'Trebuchet MS';"><b>The team, which went all out to promote the film aggressively, was elated when it was declared tax free in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Assam. </b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Droid Sans', 'Trebuchet MS';"><b>Trade analyst Komal Nahta has deduced that "Mary Kom" is a box office champion.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Droid Sans', 'Trebuchet MS';"><b>"It may have started slow but fantastic word of mouth will see collections soaring and the film proving to be a hit at the box office," he posted on Twitter.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Droid Sans', 'Trebuchet MS';"><b>The film, as well as Priyanka's performance as Mary Kom, has won her praise from all quarters, while newcomer Darshan Kumar has received applause for essaying the lead character's husband, who turns out to be a huge support system in letting his wife live her dream.</b></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: 'Droid Sans', 'Trebuchet MS';">Former police officer Kiran Bedi saw the movie on Teachers' Day Friday and was bowled over by it.</span><span style="font-family: 'Droid Sans', 'Trebuchet MS';">he took to Twitter to praise the film, and posted: "Could not have been a better day for release of Mary Kom film. Most Inspirational+well made film seen in the recent past. Must see for AALL. </span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Droid Sans', 'Trebuchet MS';"><b>"Thanku @priyankachopra for such a real performance as Mary Kom. It's Oscar category! This is one of the most inspirational film I have seen. Our @PMOIndia and @smritiirani please see Mary Kom film ASAP. Needs to be seen widely. Most inspiring for all. Girls most! @priyankachopra."</b></span></span></div>

'Mary Kom' mints over Rs.8 crore on opening day

One of the most awaited Bollywood films of the year, Priyanka Chopra-starrer "Mary Kom" is said to have garnered collections...

Parineeti wishes the best for 'Daawat-E-Ishq', 'Mary Kom'

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Just like last year, the Chopra cousins Parineeti and Priyanka are set to clash at the box office this year as well. But the former is unfazed and hopes both the films do well at the box office.</div>
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Parineeti's romantic drama "Daawat-E-Ishq" and "Mary Kom", based on the life of Olympic medallist Mary Kom, featuring Priyanka in the title role, are set to hit the theatres Sep 5.</div>
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"Last year also we said that it's a Chopra weekend and co-incidentally, this year also our films are releasing on the same day and we both laughed over it," Parineeti told reporters here Tuesday at the Vogue Beauty Awards red carpet.</div>
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"But I hope both the films are successful, both the films do well," she added.</div>
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In 2013, Parineeti starrer "Shuddh Desi Romance" and Priyanka starrer "Zanjeer" came out on the same day and none could rock the box office.</div>
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Meanwhile Parineeti is happy that today's audiences are not biased toward big names.</div>
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"Today audiences not only watch big stars' films, but also ours. So the credit for a film's success goes to them. They now have the appetite for newer people, newer faces and they are watching all kinds of films," said the four-film-old actress.</div>
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"Scenario has changed today. Stars are also doing well and newer people are also doing well," added the 25-year-old.</div>
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Parineeti made her acting debut in 2011 with "Ladies vs Ricky Bahl" and she is now looking forward to the release of "Daawat-E-Ishq", in which the spontaneous and natural actress will be seen romancing Aditya Roy Kapur.</div>
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Parineeti wishes the best for 'Daawat-E-Ishq', 'Mary Kom'

Just like last year, the Chopra cousins Parineeti and Priyanka are set to clash at the box office this year as well. But the former is...