Glad Priyanka is playing me: Mary Kom

Actor Priyanka Chopra who will be essaying the role of Olympian Mary Kom in her upcoming film based on the boxer, visited the sports in Manipur on Monday.

Excited about the visit, Priyanka posted pictures with Mary, When the pugilist took her on a tour. Priyanka tweeted: 'Road tripppp! Interiors of Manipur r so full of character .. with # Marykom as my travel guide .. anything is possible! '(sic)

Priyanka Chopra to shoot Mary Kom's biopic in Manali

The player was Accompanied by the film's Director Omang Kumar. When Contacted, Mary who hosted the actress revealed, "It was very exciting When we got to know That a superstar is coming to my place. We welcomed her With our traditional folk dance Khurpui Kom Lam. She tried to dance too and I also joined her. "

It was Priyanka's keen interest to learn and study Mary's life, That Made the boxer happy. She said, "Priyanka wanted to know how I talk and was Also keen to know about my interests. I am glad Priyanka is playing me in the film."

Rani, not Priyanka, was first choice for biopic Mary Kom

Mary Also Mentioned That She took the player on a tour to various places That she is attached to, like her birthplace and her school Among Others. Also Priyanka shared That Mary met her family members and tried the traditional wrap-around skirt.

Rani, not Priyanka, was first choice for biopic Mary Kom

Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji lost out on golden opportunity to essay the role of Mary Kom in her biopic by laying down unreasonable conditions.

It is Said That Sanjay Leela Bhansali was keen to cast his favorite actress Rani Mukherji as Mary Kom in the athlete's biopic. Already Bhansali has worked with Rani in Black and Saawariya, and shares a comfort quotient With Him. However, Rani, who have had bad experiences in the past with new directors Anurag Singh in Dil Bole Hadippa and Sachin Kundalkar in Aiyya, was little hesitant to get directed by newcomer Omang Kumar. HENCE, When Omang came to Rani With The offer to do Mary Kom, Rani Omang Suggested That first shoot a few scenes with her. If she liked them she'd do the rest of the film.

However, This suggestion irked Omang who then hastily signed Priyanka Chopra for the role. Insiders Say That player can not do a test-run with a principal. HENCE, it was due to unreasonable conditions That Rani lost out Such a meaty role to Priyanka.

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Priyanka Chopra to shoot Mary Kom's biopic in Manali

Omung Kumar recreate parts of Manipur, Himachal hill station to shoot his upcoming biopic

Omung ambitious Kumar, Mary Kom will go on floors next month. And after exploring several options in Manipur, has now been decided that the film will be shot in Manali.

Priyanka Chopra, who is training hard to fit boxer gloves bronze Olympic winner, will leave for the hill town next month.

A source told TOI, "Omung went to Manipur with his team and made a survey of different places. Had plans to shoot where Mary Kom is and felt that bring the essence., However, is shifting to Manali for reasons of security concerns. "

Omung team has gone to Manali and began hunting for places.

A source added: "An important part of Manipur is recreated in Manali and work has already begun. Omung has worked as art director for many years and knows how to get the most out of any place."

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