August 15-Actress Priyanka Chopra and Olympic medal-winning boxer Mary Kom are jointly promoting the upcoming biopic based on the life of the boxer. And Priyanka admits to have developed a deep bond with Mary as the actress lived the Olympic-winner’s life for several months while shooting for the film.
On Wednesday, the two came together to launch the music of the film at a glittering evening in Mumbai. Mary Kom’s husband K. Onler Kom, was also present at the event along with producer Sanjay Leela Bhansali and director Omung Kumar.
“Mary burst into tears after watching the film. I was in Turkey shooting Dil Dhadakne Do when I received Mary’s phone call and she sounded emotional. We both cried on phone as we spoke. It was a strange moment,” said Priyanka, explaining the bond that she developed with Mary.
Ziddi Dil-a song about the determination in Mary’s life- that has been sung by Vishal Dadlani has already emerged as a hit, while soothing romantic number Sukoon Mila by Arijit Singh is also catching up.
Priyanka too has recorded a song, her first ever Hindi song, a lullaby titled Chaoro, for the film and being her usual energetic self, Priyanka did not waste a minute to hum the lullaby at the music launch.
Mary Kom too displayed her musical skill on stage when she crooned Aaj Main Upar from Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s earlier film Khamoshi. The music of the film has been especially created to suit the theme of the film. Director Omung said he selected some of the finest numbers that describe the various aspects of Mary’s life. To make the evening even more interesting, Priyanka insisted Mary to say ‘I love you’ to her husband Onler.
Meanwhile, Sanjay Leela Bhansali called the film one of his favourite projects, as he has ensured that the life of the talented sportsperson is depicted well on screen.Besides Priyanka as Mary Kom, the film also features Darshan Kumaar, Sunil Thapa, Minakkshi Kalitaa, Shishir Sharma and Zachary Coffin in significant roles.After the release of Mary Kom in September, Priyanka will start the shoot of Madamji that will be directed by Madhur Bhandarkar.
-INDIA TODAY
