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Mary Kom can be a milestone in my career: Priyanka Chopra

PTI | By, Lucknow
Aug 30, 2014 02:03 PM IST

Priyanka hopes that her portrayal of M C Mary Kom in a biopic would prove to be a milestone in her career. Priyanka, says the film, which is based on the life and struggles of the renowned boxer, is her token of love to Kom on Teacher's Day as it is releasing on September 5.

Bollywood superstar Priyanka Chopra hopes that her portrayal of M C Mary Kom in a biopic would prove to be a milestone in her film career. Priyanka, 32, says the film, which is based on the life and struggles of the renowned boxer, is her token of love to Kom on Teacher's Day as the film is releasing on September 5.

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"The portrayal of the character was very challenging and this film can prove to be the milestone in my career. Since the film is releasing on Teachers day and as Mary Kom has taught me the nuances of boxing, I am desiccating it to Mary Kom as my 'guru dakshina'," Priyanka said who was here to promote th

The former Miss World however did not approve of the film being referred to as a women-centric movie. "Instead of Mary Kom being treated as a gender centric

film, it should be taken as a normal one", she said.



Also read:Mary Kom gets nostalgic over biopic



On her preparations to play the Olympic bronze medal winner, Priyanka said that the training imparted to her to fit into the personality of a dedicated women like Kom was difficult. "Mary Kom is a left hander but I use my right hand more... It was difficult to adopt her techniques in front of the camera", she said.



Also read:Mary Kom producers in talks with Manipur govt for film's release



Priyanka advocated making sports compulsory in schools, saying that it would help promote more players like Kom.



Watch: Mary Kom trailer





To a question on possibility of the film being made tax free, she said that she did not have information about it as of now but if such a thing happens it would be good.

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