Mary Kom Biopic is the most Challenging film for me : Priyanka Chopra

Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra, who plays boxer Mary Kom in an upcoming biopic on the Olympic medallist, says that what makes the film harder for her is that she never played sports in her life.

"To learn a new sport and to get her body language, I don't know how I am doing this. I have never played sports in my life. This is my most challenging film," said Priyanka.

Priyanka has been working hard to make herself perfect for the role. She even visited Imphal to meet Kom and the place where the boxing champ practises. 

The actress believes that this film will be different."Most of the biopics are of people who are either no more or seniors. But Mary is 32 years old and an international icon. It's a very difficult film. I want to show her personality in the film," she said. 

Priyanka's forthcoming films also include "Zanjeer", a remake of megastar Amitabh Bachchan's 1973 film of the same name. This is the third remake of a Big B-starrer that Priyanka features in. 

"Mr. Bachchan is my favorite actor. I am glad I have been a part of his remake films. I think it’s a co- incidence," she said. Earlier, she was seen in the remake of Amitabh's "Don" and "Agneepath".

When Priyanka's Sister Parineeti Chopra Failed The Black Test

Star sisters Priyanka and Parineeti Chopra are both talented actors but their takes on fashion and style are very different. One doesn't stop experimenting with her fashion and the other is stuck in a style rut.

Priyanka and Parineeti were spotted on the sets of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, promoting their upcoming films Zanjeer and Shudh Desi Romance, respectively.

Both the Chopra girls opted for black outfits and that's where the similarity ended.

Glam girl Piggy Chops looked quite a stunner in her Monisha Jaising dress completed with basic pointed heels. One of the few actors in Bollywood who doesn't shy away from trying new looks, Priyanka opted for a quirky bob to match to her chic dressing. From the statement cocktail ring to the smart detailing on the dress and the subtle make- up, it made for a striking appearance.

On the other hand, Parineeti picked a jumpsuit that looked so boring. While the classic colour might have camouflaged her voluptuous figure to an extent, the outfit or the accessories didn't hit the mark. While they both do belong to different style sensibilities, Parineeti has been slacking on the fashion front for far too long now.

The leading lady of the show, Madhuri Dixit donned a bright orange lehenga sari in the schedule with Parineeti and a skirt and textured blouse in the other one.

I Finally Understand Bollywood : PC

The 31-year-old former Miss World, who is doing commercially viable films like Zanjeer, Krrish 3, Gunday and Mary Kom biopic, says she finally understands the industry.

Priyanka Chopra is happy to have made her way to the top in Bollywood without the help of any godfather and the actress says she is finally at a place where she is being offered challenging roles.

The 31-year-old former Miss World, who is doing commercially viable films likeZanjeer, Krrish 3,Gunday and Mary Kom biopic, says she finally understands the industry.

"I have never been to any acting school and didn't have any clue when I joined. I didn't have a godfather or boyfriend to guide me. I was 18-year-old and it took me a few year to understand the industry.

"I am very fortunate that in the last few years, I have reached a point where filmmakers can see me playing all kind of role. So, now I want to have a mix bag of all kind of cinema," Priyanka said.

In her two upcoming films -- Krrish 3 and Zanjeer, the focus is more on the male leads but Priyanka decided to take up the projects because she liked the script.

"Krrish and Zanjeer are both boy films. But I had no apprehension about being a part of these films because I love to watch them. I am very spontaneous and I do films if I like the script. I don't consider other things." The Barfi! star is the brand ambassador of NDTV's initiative 'Our Girls Our Pride'. Priyanka says her upbringing helped her to understand the campaign in a better way.

"The cause of the girl child has been very close to my heart. My mother is a gynaecologist and my father was a doctor. Since my childhood, I have seen my mother with women and children and she has been a huge influence in my life also. Our sex ratio is 840 girls out of 1000 boys, which is really absurd," said Priyanka, who is also the Goodwill ambassador at UNICEF.

Priyanka, however, wants to keep her movie career and her charity work separate.

Asked whether she would like to take up the cause in her films, the actress said, "No, that would be very unfair. Movies are entertainment and they are fiction. What I do as a person is very different to what I do as an actor. I don't think it is right to put that kind of pressure on movie business. Nobody watches such films. Let's be realistic and not be delusional about it."

Priyanka, who now has a budding international music career, is also looking forward to the release of Disney's animated film Planes.

"I am lucky to be a part of Disney and I think it is every girl's dream to act in a film by them. I am really excited for Planes. It will release on August 23 in India."

Pran was an icon: PM Manmohan Singh!!

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh tonight paid rich tributes to Bollywood veteran Pran, who was declared dead at a Mumbai hospital, describing him as an "icon" who entertained several generations with his "riveting performances" in a myriad of roles in films.

In a condolence message, Singh said Pran had "entertained several generations of Indians with his riveting performances in hundreds of celluloid roles. His versatility in etching a lasting impressions on cinema audience's mind improved with time, for which he was bestowed with the Dada Saheb Phalke Award."

He pointed out that Pran "had worked with doyens of film industry among which he was an icon".

"On this sad occasion, I convey my heartfelt condolences to the members of the bereaved family and Pran's countless fans and admirers. I pray for peace of the departed soul," he added.

Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar said that with Pran's death "we have lost an actor of rare calibre and sophistication that symbolized his illustrious career".

"Considered as one of the most successful actors to portray strong characters of various hues, Pran ruled the Hindi film industry for several decades and won the admiration of millions of fans in India and abroad", she said.

Zanjeer Trailer | 2013 Film | Ram Charan, Priyanka Chopra, Prakash Raj,

Zanjeer is an upcoming Indian action film directed and produced by Apoorva Lakhia, shot simultaneously in Hindi and Telugu. The film marks the Bollywood debut of popular Tollywood actor Ram Charan in the lead role along with Priyanka Chopra. Prakash Raj joins the cast for both the telugu and hindi versions, after success in hindi films, like Wanted, Singham, and Dabangg 2. The film's director confirmed the official title Toofan for its Telugu version.It is a remake of the 1973 Hindi film of the same name. The tentative release date is scheduled for September 06, 2013.











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