Priyanka Chopra in city for understanding Mary better
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, July 15 2013:
On her maiden visit, former Miss World and actor Priyanka Chopra is currently in the capital city in connection with shooting film of the much talk about biopic on Manipuri boxing icon MC Mary Kom.
Directed by Omung Kumar, the script of the film produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, has been written by Seisaiwyn Qundras.
Priyanka Chopra, who is also said to be a co-producer of the upcoming film, is essaying the character of Mary Kom, who becomes a household name in India and abroad after she won a Bronze Medal in women's boxing in London Olympics.
The shooting of the film started since June last.
For shooting of some scenes of the film in various parts of the State, Priyanka arrived along with her eight crew members including her bodyguard this afternoon.
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Right after landing at Imphal Airport, Priyanka and her film crews went straight to Hotel Classic.
Later, she went to the residence of MC Mary Kom at Langol game Village where she was given a warm welcome by Mary Kom, her husband and their kids.
There, Priyanka handed over some special gifts which she brought for Mary's kids.
Mary Kom also reciprocated by presenting a traditional Phanek of Kom tribe to Priyanka.
Her crew members helped Priyanka in wrapping the Phanek round her waist on top of the skin tight pants she was wearing.
From her residence, Mary Kom and Priyanka Chopra along with the film crew members visited the complex of Sports Authority of India (SAI) at Takyel.
This is where Mary Kom started her boxing classes.
Priyanka and her film crew are expected to leave Imphal tomorrow after meeting the media at Hotel Classic.